Hi, I'm Miles
Embedded Software Engineer
and sometimes a rocket scientist on the weekend
About Me
I’m a recent graduate and current Software Engineer at Garmin International, where I focus on development and maintenance of real-time software for aviation equipment. While my primary interests are mainly geared towards software quality assurance for aviation/aerospace applications, I also enjoy learning and exploring ideas beyond embedded systems and aviation.
During my undergraduate and graduate studies, I had the privilege of serving as a teaching assistant, mentor, and contributor to the development of a new graduate-level course. It was a rewarding experience to share what I know with others and learn from them in return. In the future, I hope to return to teaching after gaining more industry experience, with the goal of sharing my experiences, practical insights and foundational concepts with future students.
On a personal note, I am "passionate" F1 fan, bit of an audiophile, and a learning guitarist :). I'd love to chat about any of the above topics and more so feel free to reach out!
Below are some of my skills and interests on this unnamed journey:
Software Development
- Embedded C
- (System) Verilog
- C/C++
- Python
- C#
Embedded Systems
- VxWorks RTOS
- FreeRTOS
- SPI, I2C, UART, USB
- ARM assembly
- Risc-V
Platforms
- ST Microcontrollers (STM32)
- AVR/Arduino
- ARM
- NXP
- Artix-7 FPGA
- Atmel SAMDX
- Nordic NRF Series
Web Development
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Next.js
CAD/Design
- Altium Designer
- KiCad
- Autodesk Fusion 360
Interests
- Build Systems
- Real-time Systems
- Operating Systems
- Software quality assurance
- Computer architecture
Work Experience
Software Engineer 2 @ Garmin International
Jun-2025 – Present
- Review software artifacts in accordance with DO-178B/C principles and guidelines
- Design system tests to validate high-level requirements and exercise all target platform I/O
- Writing software requirements to capture implementation specific details for libraries and APIs
- Perform data analysis on performance data of system capabilities
- Develop internal tools to production of software artifacts to target aircraft
Embedded Software Engineer @ Garmin International
Jun-2025 – Jun-2026
- Benchmarking performance of avionics to comprehend system behaviors, capabilities, and limitations
- Writing software requirements to capture implementation specific details for libraries and APIs
- Integrating Ethernet saturation tools into test environment to exercise additional system I/O
- Executing system tests to validate high-level requirements
- Volunteer in STEM outreach events across the Kansas City Area
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Course Developer(Fall 2024) @ University of Pennsylvania
Aug-2025 – Dec-2025
ESE 5180 - IoT Wireless, Security, & Scaling
- Contributed to the creation of a brand new graduate course in embedded development techniques alongside scaling and securing wireless systems
- Developed course content in modern build systems with CMake features a cross-compilation demo for Nordic MCUs
- Supported students in using Zephyr RTOS and interfacing with hardware for course final project
- Trialed labs experimenting with LoRA, Bluetooth, and Wifi, wireless communication protocols
- Taught methods on formulating and decomposing system requirements during office hours and recitations
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Spring 2025) @ University of Pennsylvania
Jan-2025 – Aug-2025
- Researched platform capabilities of Atmel SAMW25 module to help students define project goals
- Reviewed student created schematics and PCB layout deliverables
- Met with student teams regularly to evaluate project process and provide feedback on deliverables
- Performed emergency firmware upgrades on ATWINC1500 network module via exposed UART pins
- Helped students debug encountered PCB fabrication issues (i.e. voltage spikes, shorts, misplaced passive components)
- Manual rework and soldering of passive and surface mount components
- Aided students in writing thread-safe low drivers for chosen peripherals and serial protocol
- Helped students establish and document system/task/process architecture in FreeRTOS
Embedded Software Engineer Intern @ Garmin International
May-2024 – Aug-2024
- Implemented bi-directional UDP communication for real time avionics package
- Exposed ARINC 653 applications to utilize additional communication protocol
- Updated kernel to facilitate data transfer of UDP payload from wire to destination in software
- Documented modifications to build process and tooling to support new features
Embedded Software Engineer Intern @ Garmin International
May-2023 – Dec-2023
- Designed test suit for performance characterization of integrated modular avionics platform under worst-case conditions
- Aided in determining worse-case execution time for time-partitioned avionics
- Produced multiple ARINC 653 applications that evaluate system responsiveness based on communication with hardware interfaces and inter-partition communication
- Modified build process to streamline generation of application binaries and system artifacts
Teaching Assitant - Microprocessor Systems @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jan-2022 – May-2023
- Tutored multiple students in ARM microprocessors, ARM assembly, and C programming
- Responsible for assisting students with in-lab activities and course assignments
- Produced a self-contained document detailing the fundamentals of C programming (C-primer)
- Proctored and assisted in multiple student lab sections
Embedded Software Engineer Intern @ Garmin International
May-2022 – Aug-2022
- Launched application to verify hardware requirement based on ARINC 653 specification
- Prototyped applications to demonstrate inter-partition and host-to-target communication
- Debugged python script to automate compilation with Boost build system
- Enabled multicore processing on Zynq-7000 FPGA
Computer Lab Assistant @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sep-2018 – Aug-2020
- Maintaining & troubleshooting computer stations and devices
- Responsible for lab cleanliness and safety
- Provided technical assistance to students working on projects
Featured Projects
Some Things I've Built
Spectre
Project Spectre is an experimental actively stabilized rocket designed by ERAU's Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL). My role is overseeing the development of our flight computer & active stabilization unit, the Spectre Module.
Embedded C, C++, Linux, Platformio
UPenn Embedded Systems Handbook
An open-source knowledge base information repository for embedded systems. This was initially an independent study project I took on during my final semester at UPenn to fill in some of gaps in lecture content as well as be a resource for other students to use in their academic/professional careers.
To facilitate the documentation, the project uses mkdocs for easy management of files and modifications of content via markdown. Similarly, GitHub pages is used for deployment. Despite graduating, I still plan on updating and maintaining the site awhile.
This is still a work in progress but check it out @ https://embedded.seas.upenn.edu
MkDocs, GitHub Pages, Embedded Systems
Pocket Star 1
The Pocket Star 1 (PS1) was an initial attempt at making a “smart” star tracker for astrophotography. Ultimately, this project became more of a tech demo and trial for a variety of techniques, some of which I've never used before and not at this scale. This project was supported by a Atmel SAMW25 MCU for Internet of Things (IoT), a ST GNSS module to parse, multiple stepper motor interfaces, and various I/O housed on a custom PCB.
The intended scope of this project was too much for one semester, so I would like to revisit this project in the future to resolve the shortcomings. I Also learned a hard lesson about FreeRTOS memory management & task synchronization here....
Atmel, GNSS, PCB Design, FreeRTOS,
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