2025 – Present
Electrical Engineer
Purdue Space Program (PSP)
Worked with embedded firmware (2,500+ lines of C/C++) for avionics and flight control subsystems.
Hello,
This is Andres Peña , I'm an Electrical Engineering Student & Full-Stack Developer.
constengineer={name:'Andres',skills:['C/C++', 'MATLAB', 'Python', 'JSON API's', 'Altium', 'SolidWorks', 'LTSpice', 'ANSYS', 'Java/JS'],hardWorker:true,quickLearner:true,problemSolver:true,hireable:function() {return(this.hardWorker&&this.problemSolver&&this.skills.length>=5);};};ABOUT ME
Who I am?
My name is Andres and I'm an electrical engineering student and independent full-stack developer focused on embedded systems, aerospace R&D, and applied software engineering. Founder of SWORT LLC, with hands-on experience spanning firmware, system design, hardware and scalable systems.
Experiences
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2025 – Present
Electromechanical Engineer
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Designed a hydraulic braking system in SolidWorks; MATLAB simulations reduced projected stopping distance by ~12%.
2023 – 2025
Founder & Lead Systems Engineer
SWORT LLC
Led end-to-end product development, digital infrastructure and embedded and automation systems using Arduino, ESP32, Python/MicroPython, and Linux
Skills
PROJECTS
Autonomous UAV Sensor & Control Platform
constproject={name:'Autonomous UAV Sensor & Control Platform',tools: ['ESP32', 'MicroPython', 'C/C++', 'MATLAB', 'LTSpice', 'Arduino', 'PCB Design', 'IMU Sensors', 'Telemetry Systems],myRole:Lead Embedded Systems Engineer,Description: Designed and implemented a high-frequency sensor acquisition and control system for autonomous UAVs using ESP32-class hardware. Developed modular MicroPython firmware sampling IMU, environmental, and GPS sensors at ~100 Hz. Integrated closed-loop control algorithms and real-time telemetry, enabling precise stabilization and waypoint tracking in dynamic environments. Conducted PCB-level testing and iterative debugging cycles to optimize signal integrity and power efficiency.,};Electromechanical Brake System Integration
constproject={name:'Electromechanical Brake System Integration',tools: ['MATLAB', 'Simulink', 'VESC', 'SolidWorks', 'Fusion 360', 'Hydraulic Actuators', 'OnShape', 'Electromechanical Design],myRole:Electromechanical Systems Engineer,Description: Modeled and implemented a full electromechanical brake system for a high-efficiency prototype vehicle. Performed dynamic load analysis in MATLAB and Simulink, validated hydraulic/electrical actuation, and reduced projected stopping distances by ~12%. Designed control interface and integrated VESC motor controllers for regenerative braking. Oversaw mechanical-electrical co-simulation, ensuring seamless cross-disciplinary performance.,};Embedded Avionics Flight Control
constproject={name:'Embedded Avionics Flight Control',tools: ['C/C++', 'Embedded Systems', 'IMU Sensors', 'PCB Testing', 'LTSpice', 'Flight Control Algorithms', 'Telemetry],myRole:Electrical Engineer,Description: Developed firmware for a multi-module avionics system supporting flight stabilization at update rates of 200–500 Hz. Wrote ~2,500 lines of embedded C/C++ for sensor fusion, control loops, and telemetry. Led hardware integration and testing campaigns including IMU calibration, actuator interfacing, and board-level diagnostics. Optimized power delivery and signal integrity for high-performance flight scenarios.,};Engineering Systems Toolkit
constproject={name:'Engineering Systems Toolkit',tools: ['Python', 'Linux', 'macOS', 'ESP32', 'Arduino', 'Automation Scripts', 'Firmware Debugging', 'Data Acquisition],myRole:Systems Engineer,Description: Built a cross-platform engineering toolkit to automate firmware flashing, debugging, and sensor calibration for embedded systems projects. Integrated Linux and macOS utilities with Python scripts to streamline hardware testing, data acquisition, and performance logging. Enabled faster iteration cycles (~40% reduction) for embedded systems and UAV control projects.,};Educations
2025 - Present
Bachelor Degree
Purdue University Northwest
2022 - 2025
Higher Secondary Certificate
Floral Park Memorial High School
2020 - 2022
Secondary School Certificate
Military Academy Aquileo Parra