Alexander Rumer

Data Acquisition and Embedded Systems Engineer @Sun Devil Motorsports- Formula Sae

Tempe, AZ, US

Developed high-performance embedded data acquisition systems integrating custom PCBs, FreeRTOS firmware, and real-time diagnostics for Formula SAE competition vehicles.• Engineered a custom real-time data logger using an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and FreeRTOS, achieving a 30% increase in maximum logging rate over the previous STM32H723 system.• Architected and fabricated multilayer PCBs supporting CAN, GPS, and analog sensor interfaces; validated signal integrity and noise immunity under race conditions.• Developed an interpreter to parse proprietary binary log formats and integrate synchronized lap and GPS data directly with Motec i2 Pro for advanced data visualization.• Designed a distributed lap timing network using temperature-compensated RTCs and synchronized mesh communication, maintaining sub-millisecond timing accuracy.• Implemented an onboard diagnostic code system to monitor bus health, latency, and device communication status across the CAN network.• Directed firmware repository structure and version control workflow using Git, enabling modular development and peer code reviews.• Mentored new embedded systems members and the sister EV team on firmware architecture, tractive system safety circuitry, and hardware validation procedures.

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE