Hello!

I am a multifaceted engineer who is passionate about electronic systems design, robotics, mechanical design, and everything in-between. I completed my undergraduate degree in Colorado, where I was first exposed to electronics design through my capstone project. I then moved to Chicago for my Master's degree, where I took part in a second capstone project and successfully defended my thesis in robotics. Currently, I work as a Hardware Engineer at Atomos Systems, where I am working to help build the robot-humanoid hand in the world.


Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Northwestern University
Graduated June of 2024; Emphasis in Robotics & Electronics; GPA: 3.97
Master's Thesis: Design and Deployment of Multistable Robotic Metamaterial

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado at Boulder
Graduated Cum Laude in May of 2023 with Engineering Honors; Minor in Applied Mathematics; GPA 3.73

Skills & Expertise

  • Hardware Design: Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Component Selection
  • Power Electronics: DC-DC Converters, Regulator Topology, LDO's, Battery and Power Management Systems
  • Programming: Python, C++, C#, C, Java, MATLAB, Simulink LabVIEW, HTML, Git
  • Networking & Communication: SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, MQTT, RF/Wi-Fi Interfaces
  • Mechanical Engineering: Solidworks, NX, OnShape, 3D Printing, Machining
  • Methodologies: Agile, DFM, DFT, Design for Signal Integrity

Other Interests

Growing up in Colorado, I have developed an affinity for all kinds of activities from mountain biking to skiing and hiking. My ideal way to spend a day is a long bike ride through the mountains - a hobby I developed when training and racing with the CU Boulder Cycling team. I also like to climb 14er's (mountains above 14,000 feet in elevation), and lately I have been climbing them in Crocs (which I highly recommend, you doubters). I have summited 29 of the 58 Colorado 14er's, 8 of them in the winter, 7 of them in Crocs, and 1 in Crocs during the winter. In 2020, I began to play classical piano, and have been working to learn Nocturnes and Waltzes from Romantic Era composers such as Chopin and Brahms. Beyond that, I love to cook, play chess, and am fluent in French.


Contact

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Email:

maxwellpatwardhan@gmail.com

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