Adrien Carrou

• Developed and maintained spacecraft flight software for mechanism control, including rotational axis controllers supporting Solar Array Drive Assembly and Boom Articulation Mechanism operations.
• Integrated active calibration functionality into the flight software stack to improve mechanism accuracy and repeatability across operational modes.
• Implemented and debugged mission control housekeeping telemetry classes to support health monitoring; resolved segmentation faults and test failures within a Google Test environment.
• Worked across the Firmware Transport Layer to support reliable transport/integration between firmware/flight components and higher-level software interfaces.
• Managed feature development with disciplined Git workflows, including submodule-based integration and branch strategy to support multi-repo flight software development.

• Founded hardware-first company specializing in multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems and sensing platforms.
• Lead end-to-end development of embedded firmware (C/C++) for camera and sensor pipelines.
• Architect system integration for imaging capture and data handling across hardware and software layers.
• Designed custom PCBs and performed hardware bring-up for specialized sensing applications.
• Manage product development lifecycle from concept through integration and deployment.

• Developed and configured automation pipelines for satellite simulation and test script execution.
• Built test frameworks supporting space systems verification workflows.
• Leveraged Linux and Python to enhance development processes and automation reliability.
• Documented configuration, usage, and maintenance procedures for CI/test infrastructure.

• Developed avionics systems for prototype vehicles, integrating hardware and firmware for test flights.
• Led a team of 4 interns in engineering and testing prototypes for transitional flight modes.
• Programmed control solutions in embedded C/C++ using Arduino and VESC hardware.
• Supported integration testing and test automation for avionics subsystems.

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Coursework: Digital Signal Processing, Image Engineering, Probability & Stochastic Processes

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Astraeus-I:

Built a flight computer for a high-altitude rocket. The board integrates sensors and modules on an ARM Cortex-M class MCU, supporting sensor acquisition, logging, and fault handling for avionics applications.

Libhal:

Contributing to libhal, an open-source embedded hardware abstraction layer. The library provides a unified API for hardware interfaces (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, ADC), enabling portable embedded C/C++ code across different processors and platforms. Developed drivers for the libhal ecosystem to support bring-up and validation on various embedded targets.

A wildfire monitoring system built using a distributed LoRaWAN network.

• 1st Place Overall ($500)
• Best Use of Azure

An IoT bottle that tracks water consumption.

• Best Health Hack
• MLH’s Best Hardware Hack
• QB3’s Best Big Data for the Improvement of Health Care ($1000)

A smart bicycle system that can detect oncoming cars using machine learning techniques.

• Most Technically Challenging Hack

A mini monster truck that can collect air and soil data.

• Best Use of Web Automation Technology

A full stack IoT barbell collar that automatically records number of reps and time under tension.

• Best Health Hack

Programming Languages

• C/C++: Extensive experience in developing embedded applications.
• Python: Proficient in scripting and automation for embedded systems.
• JavaScript: Skilled in web development and IoT applications.
• HTML/CSS: Experienced in creating user interfaces for web applications.
• MATLAB: Utilized for data analysis and algorithm development in embedded systems.
• Bash: Proficient in shell scripting for automation and system management.
• Verilog: Experienced in hardware description language for FPGA development.
• VHDL: Skilled in hardware description language for FPGA and ASIC design.

Embedded Systems

• Firmware Development: Expertise in writing and optimizing firmware for various microcontrollers.
• Hardware Design: Skilled in designing and prototyping hardware components.
• PCB Design: Advanced experience in multi-layer PCB design for complex embedded systems.
• PCB Tools: Proficient in Altium Designer, KiCad, and Eagle for schematic capture and layout.
• Signal Integrity: Implemented controlled impedance routing and high-speed design techniques.
• PCB Manufacturing: Experience with fabrication processes, DFM, and assembly techniques.
• IoT (Internet of Things): Experienced in building and deploying IoT solutions.
• Computer Vision: Implemented computer vision algorithms for embedded applications.
• Machine Learning: Applied machine learning techniques to enhance embedded systems’ capabilities.

FPGA Development

• FPGA Platforms: Extensive experience with Xilinx, Intel/Altera, and Lattice FPGAs.
• Development Tools: Proficient in Vivado, Quartus Prime, and ISE design environments.
• RTL Design: Designed and implemented complex digital systems using RTL methodologies.
• IP Core Development: Created custom IP cores for specialized hardware acceleration.
• Hardware Acceleration: Implemented parallel processing solutions for computationally intensive tasks.
• FPGA-SoC Integration: Experience integrating FPGAs with embedded processors (Zynq, SoC FPGA).
• High-Speed Interfaces: Implemented LVDS, SerDes, and other high-speed protocols in FPGA fabric.

Communication Protocols

• I2C: Proficient in implementing I2C communication for sensor interfacing.
• UART: Extensive experience in serial communication using UART.
• SPI: Skilled in using SPI for high-speed data transfer in embedded systems.
• BLE: Implemented Bluetooth Low Energy communication for IoT devices.
• CAN: Experienced in Controller Area Network communication for automotive applications.
• MQTT: Utilized MQTT for lightweight messaging in IoT applications.
• LoRaWAN: Developed long-range communication solutions using LoRaWAN.

Development Boards and Microcontrollers

• Raspberry Pi: Developed various projects using Raspberry Pi for prototyping and deployment.
• Arduino Microcontrollers: Extensive experience in using Arduino for rapid prototyping.
• ESP Microcontrollers: Skilled in developing IoT solutions with ESP microcontrollers.
• STM Microcontrollers: Proficient in using STM microcontrollers for complex embedded applications.
• nRF Microcontrollers: Experienced in developing BLE and IoT applications with nRF microcontrollers.

Sensors and Peripherals

• Multispectral Cameras: Designed hardware interfaces and acquisition systems for multispectral imaging.
• Spectral Imaging: Experience with NIR, SWIR, and custom filter arrays for specialized applications.
• Sensor Fusion: Integrated multispectral data with other sensors for comprehensive sensing solutions.
• Depth Sensors: Integrated depth sensors for distance measurement applications.
• Cameras: Implemented camera modules for image capture and processing.
• GPS Modules: Utilized GPS modules for location tracking and navigation.
• Accelerometers: Experienced in using accelerometers for motion detection and analysis.
• Gyroscopes: Implemented gyroscopes for orientation and angular velocity measurement.
• Pressure Sensors: Integrated pressure sensors for environmental monitoring.
• Temperature Sensors: Skilled in using temperature sensors for various applications.
• Humidity Sensors: Utilized humidity sensors for climate control systems.
• Soil Moisture Sensors: Developed agricultural solutions using soil moisture sensors.
• Air Quality Sensors: Implemented air quality sensors for pollution monitoring.
• Ultrasonic Sensors: Used ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement and obstacle detection.
• PIR Sensors: Integrated Passive Infrared sensors for motion detection.
• Hall Effect Sensors: Utilized Hall effect sensors for magnetic field detection.