Jesse Russell

Embedded Systems • Robotics • Mechatronics • Software

St. Marys, Ontario • JessRuss256@gmail.com

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Summary

Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering student at Conestoga College (graduating Sept 2026). I build hardware and software for real systems: embedded devices, robotics platforms, and industrial controls.

  • Embedded: STM32, Raspberry Pi, C++, Python, UART/I2C/SPI
  • Hardware: PCB design (Altium), power regulation, motor control, sensors
  • Software: C# APIs, SQL, web dashboards, CI/CD and team delivery

Experience

Software Developer

Dec 2025 – Present

Powerhouse Controls Ltd

  • Contribute to Nexia, an AGV fleet management platform used in live industrial environments
  • Design and implement REST-based C# APIs integrated with SQL and MudBlazor UI
  • Improve real-time visibility and responsiveness using SignalR for live factory data/control feedback
  • Work in agile delivery using Azure DevOps, code reviews, CI/CD, and deployments

Control Systems Designer (Co-op)

Sep 2025 – Dec 2025

Powerhouse Controls Ltd

  • Translate automation and operational requirements into reliable software-backed control solutions
  • Collaborate with controls engineers and operations teams to integrate software with factory automation
  • Support deployment and validation of control-related features in production environments

Electrical Engineering Intern

Dec 2024 – Sep 2025

Norbec Architectural

  • Designed embedded devices to collect facility metrics and report data via REST APIs
  • Implemented SBC solutions to publish industrial tag data to centralized databases
  • Built dashboards for monitoring facility health and improving operational decision-making
  • Supported electrical planning for capital projects, inspections, and commissioning work

Engineering Intern

May 2024 – Dec 2024

Norbec Architectural

  • Commissioned chemical unloading/storage/delivery systems for facility construction
  • Led trials and testing for manufacturing lines during production launch
  • Implemented CMMS and preventive maintenance systems
  • Supported PSHR work, lockout procedures, and ESA inspections in hazardous locations

Formula SAE Electric Team Manager

May 2023 – Present

Conestoga College

  • Mentor team members in design processes and collaboration
  • Drive planning and execution to move an electric SAE car from concept to fabrication
Earlier roles

Engineering Support Coordinator Oct 2022 – May 2024

Arvin-Sango Canada

  • Supported capital projects and rework of robots/PLC/HMI systems while maintaining safety standards
  • Diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs across production equipment

Damage Prevention Technician Apr 2019 – Sep 2022

G-Tel Engineering

  • Produced as-built drawings for underground assets and improved QA processes
  • Built software tools to streamline data conversion and improve workflow efficiency

Instructor/Apprentice 2015 – 2018

Honda Canada

  • Trained users on equipment usage and safe practices, supported demonstrations and events

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering

Sep 2022 – Mar 2026 (Grad: Sept 2026)

Conestoga College

  • Focus: circuit design, embedded systems, communication systems, and real-world integration
  • Team experience: CubeSat design work and structured review mindset (CDR-style thinking)

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Incomplete)

2017 – 2019

Western University

  • Programming: Python, Java, C++
  • Software engineering fundamentals: SDLC, testing, integration

Skills

Embedded + Robotics

  • STM32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino-class systems
  • Motor control, encoders, IMU, sensor integration
  • UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO

Hardware

  • PCB design: Altium
  • Power regulation, drivers, mixed-signal integration
  • SolidWorks CAD

Software

  • C#, SQL, REST APIs
  • Python, C++
  • Git, CI/CD, Azure DevOps

Projects

R.I.V.A mobile robot platform

R.I.V.A: Mobile Robot Platform with Arm

Rover + 5-DOF arm designed in SolidWorks, simulated in ROS, controlled via Raspberry Pi + STM32.

  • Inverse kinematics and higher-level control on Raspberry Pi (Python)
  • STM32 embedded motor control in C++ via UART
  • Custom Altium PCBs: power regulation, motor drivers, control I/O

Funicular: AI-Powered Self-Driving Rover

Real-time object detection and autonomous navigation using a Raspberry Pi + STM32 + AI accelerator.

  • YOLOv8 object detection trained on a custom dataset
  • IMU + encoder fusion for navigation
  • Flask web interface for live video and remote operation
CubeSat team work

Conestoga CubeSat Team

Nanosatellite initiative work with design review discipline and mission-focused engineering decisions.

  • Design and review experience with a CDR-style mindset
  • Engineering documentation, trade studies, and validation thinking
Repo
MaintainX PLC integration system

MaintainX PLC Integration System

Raspberry Pi-based system that reads PLC data and reports metrics through a REST API workflow.

  • Headless service, data sync strategy, automated startup workflow
  • Industrial integration constraints and reliability focus
Repo
Custom multimeter

Custom Multimeter

Designed and built a multimeter for electronics testing, focused on practical usability and accuracy.

Class AB audio amplifier

Class AB Audio Amplifier

Built and tuned a Class AB amplifier balancing sound clarity, power efficiency, and stable circuitry.

Classic car restoration

Classic Car Restoration

Mechanical restoration work: rebuilding components, diagnosing issues, and bringing systems back to life.

Contact

Email: JessRuss256@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-your-next-engineer

GitHub: github.com/JesseRussell2240