About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1916527
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | FPGA & CONTROL SYSTEMS | AEROSPACE & QUANTUM PHOTONICS
Core Expertise
- Implemented FPGA-based PID controllers to meet strict size, weight, and power constraints
- Automated data workflows and SPC using Python and Excel VBA for real-time production insight
- Optimized manufacturing processes reducing cycle time and saving ~4 hours per assembly
- Designed and prototyped space-grade optical and thermal assemblies using CAD and 3D printing
- Led root cause analyses and corrective actions to contain corrosion and reduce recurring defects
Project Background
- Developed LabVIEW and FPGA firmware for laser frequency stabilization in compact photonics systems
- Modeled nonlinear photonic interactions through fiber to predict spectral conversion effects
- Wrote technical proposals and progress reports supporting government-funded R&D programs
- Built an internal aerospace-standards search tool and automated ERP data extraction to improve compliance
- Created standardized rework procedures and automated engraving tooling across serial production lines
Key Skills
- FPGA | Verilog | VHDL | Vivado
- LabVIEW | PID control | Control systems
- Python | VBA | MATLAB | C
- SolidWorks | NX | AutoCAD | Fusion 3D
- SAP | ERP data analysis | Excel VBA | SPC
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | GD&T | Root cause analysis
- Soldering | Welding | 3D printing | Injection molding
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards & Recognition
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on mechanical engineer blending FPGA control, PID tuning, and aerospace manufacturing experience. Delivered NASA-grade firmware and space-ready mechanical prototypes while driving measurable production gains, including a multi-hour per-assembly cycle time reduction. Well-suited to transition R&D designs into robust, manufacturable products quickly.
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