Ameya Konkar

About Ameya Konkar

I am a dedicated embedded software engineer specializing in the design and implementation of high-reliability firmware for complex robotic systems. With a Master’s I bridge the gap between advanced control theory and bare-metal execution, ensuring that sophisticated algorithms perform on resource-constrained hardware.My expertise lies in the embedded software development, from architecting interrupt-driven drivers for high-speed communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART) to implementing real-time motion control loops using Field Oriented Control (FOC). I am driven by the challenge of building safety-critical systems where timing, memory management, and hardware-software synchronization are paramount.I bring a rigorous, hardware-first approach to software development, utilizing logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to validate signal integrity and peripheral timing. Core Technical Stack:Languages: Embedded C, C++, Python.Peripherals & Protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, ADC/DAC, PWM.Real-Time Systems: RTOS (FreeRTOS)Motion Control: FOC (Space Vector PWM), PID Control.Tools: Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD Debugging, Git, CI/CD for Embedded.

Experience

1. Senior Firmware Engineer

   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Implemented the Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithm for grinders on an ARM Cortex-M0+ using IAR, achieving precise torque and speed control under dynamic load conditions• Integration of Sensored FOC systems with quadrature encoders across tools (lawn mowers, grinders, and concrete saws).• Developed I2C and SPI drivers for encoders and other sensors on ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontrollers in Embedded C.• Added bus-current protection, and, preventing over-current events and enhancing system safety• Optimized firmware for an ARM Cortex M0+ by utilizing J-Link RTT (Real-Time Transfer), Ozone for non-intrusive logging, enabling debugging of time-critical communication protocols.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate field-oriented control (FOC) into the embedded platform, applying agile methodologies, unit testing frameworks, code reviews, and system integration, which reduced integration time and improved firmware stability• Used Git for version control and JIRA for task tracking and test processes, ensuring consistent code quality.

Education

• KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics Engineering

  2016 — 2020

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

  Master of Engineering, Robotics