Anshul IsraniFrom schematic to validated system.

UBC Electrical Engineering Graduate · Previously at Schneider Electric

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About

Where control logic meets real hardware

I'm an Electrical Engineering alum from the University of British Columbia with a strong interest in embedded systems, sustainable energy solutions, and control applications.

My experience spans embedded firmware development (STM32, ESP32), PCB design using Altium and KiCAD, control design in MATLAB/Simulink, and system-level validation through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. I enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software, developing control logic and reliable energy storage systems.

My technical expertise is complemented by a collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a problem-solving attitude that lets me approach challenges creatively and uniquely. I'm passionate about using technology to build impactful solutions, and I'm looking for full-time embedded, power electronics, and digital systems roles where I can keep growing, learning, and contributing meaningfully.

Anshul Israni
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • BASc, Electrical Engineering, UBC. Graduated May 2026
  • Hardware and software, fluent on both sides of the interface
  • Aiming for embedded, validation & systems roles in power, robotics, or silicon

Education & Skills

A toolbox that spans the stack

I have gained these skills through multiple academic projects and co-ops, applying them hands-on across embedded systems, power electronics, and hardware validation.

University of British ColumbiaSep 2020 - May 2026 · Graduated

BASc, Electrical Engineering · APSC Co-op Program

Relevant coursework

  • Power Electronics
  • Control Systems
  • Analog CMOS IC Design
  • Digital Systems Design
  • VLSI Systems

Programming

  • C (Embedded)
  • Python
  • Verilog / SystemVerilog
  • ARM Assembly

Hardware Design & Simulation

  • Altium Designer
  • KiCAD
  • CircuitMaker
  • Cadence
  • PSIM

Embedded Systems

  • STM32
  • ESP32
  • ATmega328P
  • Arduino
  • PIC32
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • CAN Bus
  • BLE / GATT

Modelling & FPGA

  • MATLAB / Simulink
  • Quartus
  • ModelSim
  • Simscape

Prototyping & Fabrication

  • PCB Layout & Assembly
  • Soldering & Rework
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Printing

Work Experience

Five roles of real engineering

Co-op and internship roles across power electronics, firmware, biotech R&D, and AI automation.

  1. System Control & Energy Management Co-op

    Schneider Electric · Solar & Storage Division May 2025 - Apr 2026· 1 yr

    Richmond, BC

    I worked across two projects, the All-in-One Inverter System and Terra, developing and verifying system-level control logic for industry-standard power-flow modes including Self-Consumption, Grid-to-Vehicle, and Vehicle-to-Grid in MATLAB/Simulink. I authored structured requirements-based validation cases in Jama Connect and collaborated with senior engineers on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to ensure real-time controller behavior aligned with simulation. Across both projects, I gained hands-on experience in systems-level V&V, requirements traceability, and cross-functional issue resolution.

    ~40% faster regression testing through automated validation

    • MATLAB/Simulink
    • HIL Testing
    • Jama
    • Power Electronics

  2. Electrical & Electronics Engineer Co-op

    Fingerprint Technologies · E-bike startup Jan 2025 - Mar 2025· 3 mos

    North Vancouver, BC

    I implemented BLE firmware on ESP32 to stream real-time speed and cadence data to a mobile application, then expanded into motor-control PCB troubleshooting, diagnosing hardware faults and validating fixes through dynamic VESC testing. I also conducted comprehensive motor thermal performance testing on a 2WD dyno rig and designed a custom wire harness to integrate the entire drivetrain.

    Two beta prototypes brought to production-ready state

    • ESP32
    • Embedded C
    • BLE / GATT
    • PCB Bring-up
    • VESC

  3. Battery & Control-Circuitry Team Lead

    UBC Thunderbikes · Electric motorcycle design team May 2022 - Dec 2024· 2.5 yrs

    Vancouver, BC

    I led a team of 5 in the full-cycle design and development of a 28S3P battery pack (92V, 225A) across three modules for a Suzuki GSX-R600 electric motorcycle, from CAD models for bus bars and cell holders to fabricating the I/O wire harness interfacing with the BMS. I designed a voltage-divider-based charging circuit with precise voltage (58.4V) and current (7.5A) control for seamless BMS integration, and validated relay-control firmware in STM32CubeIDE for safe state transitions between ignition, operation, and charging modes. We showcased the motorcycle at the AHRMA Formula Lightning Race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in July 2024.

    100V pack integrated with CAN-based telemetry and protection

    • LiFePO₄
    • BMS / CAN Bus
    • STM32
    • Embedded C
    • SolidWorks

  4. Scientific Data Management Co-op

    STEMCELL Technologies · R&D Operations Division Sep 2023 - Apr 2024· 8 mos

    Vancouver, BC

    I built a Lab Inventory Management System using Google Apps Script and Sheets, creating a live database for over 1,000 pieces of equipment that reduced asset search time by 25%. I also developed interactive lab floor plans dynamically linked to the inventory database and contributed to integrating a new equipment booking system. This role gave me practical exposure to quality-driven documentation standards and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated life sciences environment.

    25% faster asset search across 1,000+ instruments

    • Google Apps Script
    • Automation
    • Data Management

  5. Conversational AI Developer

    Tata Consultancy Services · Conversational AI, government services Jul 2023 - Sep 2023· 3 mos

    New Delhi, India

    I developed five AI-powered chatbots using the Rasa framework to automate citizen query handling for government services, leveraging NLP for intent classification, entity recognition, and context-aware dialogue management. A key deliverable was an FAQ chatbot integrating over 50 entities for both predefined and dynamic responses. I also wrote Python scripts to fine-tune model behavior and ensure reliable, contextually relevant outputs.

    5 specialized NLP chatbots deployed to automate query handling

    • Python
    • Rasa
    • NLP
    • Chatbots

Projects

Things I have designed, built, and debugged

From a satellite-tracking phased array to assembly-language clocks. Every project here was validated on real hardware or against it.

~/phased-array-antenna.sv Featured

Phased Array Antenna System

Capstone for MDA Space: electronically steered satellite tracking with MUSIC direction-of-arrival estimation and FPGA beamforming, no moving parts.

  • SystemVerilog
  • FPGA
  • MATLAB
  • MUSIC DOA
  • Doppler Modeling
  • SDR
  • 3D Printing
~/robotic-gripper.c Featured

Robotic Gripper System

Closed-loop robotic claw with PID position control running in a 15 kHz interrupt service routine, holding under 5% steady-state error.

  • PID Control
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Arduino
  • HCTL-2022
  • L298 H-Bridge
  • SolidWorks
  • FEA
~/coin-picking-robot.c Featured

Coin-Picking Autonomous Robot

Fully autonomous robot that detects, collects, and deposits coins inside a wire perimeter, built on an analog sensing front-end, a PIC32 brain, and a custom H-bridge drive.

  • PIC32
  • Embedded C
  • Colpitts Oscillator
  • MOSFET H-Bridge
  • Optocouplers
  • Servo / PWM
~/capacitive-reaction-game.asm

Capacitive Sensor Reaction Game

Two-player reaction game sensed through DIY capacitive pads. A 555-timer oscillator turns touch pressure into frequency, and an 8051-class MCU turns frequency into score.

  • AT89LP51RC2
  • 555 Timer
  • Capacitive Sensing
  • Assembly
  • LCD
~/temperature-monitor.c

Real-Time Temperature Monitoring System

A complete sensing-to-visualization pipeline: an LM335 sensor feeding an MCP3008 ADC over bit-banged SPI into a live Python strip-chart.

  • ATmega328P
  • LM335
  • MCP3008
  • SPI
  • UART
  • Python
  • matplotlib
~/camera-module.c

OV7670 Camera Module

640×480 image capture on an Arduino Nano, squeezing a parallel camera interface through an 8-bit MCU to a computer display.

  • Arduino Nano
  • OV7670
  • SCCB / I²C
  • Serial
  • Timing Analysis
~/assembly-alarm-clock.asm

Assembly-Language Alarm Clock

A full alarm clock (timekeeping, LCD, buttons, speaker) written entirely in 8051 assembly on an AT89LP51RC2.

  • AT89LP51RC2
  • 8051 Assembly
  • Timers / ISR
  • LCD
~/melody-player.c

Arduino Melody Player

Programmable tune player with preloaded themes, including Star Wars and Super Mario Bros, on a CEM-1203 buzzer.

  • Arduino
  • PWM / Tone Generation
  • C

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