Hi, I'm Miles
Embedded Software Engineer
and sometimes a rocket scientist on the weekend
About Me
I am a graduate student at University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Electrical Engineering, with a focus in Computer Engineering. Since graduating Embry-Riddle, I have stepped down from my project and software lead role for Project Spectre, an experimental amateur actively stabilized rocket developed by ERAU’s Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL). However, I will be acting as project mentor and helping to develop their next flight computer and providing support where possible.
Apart from being a full-time student, I am an embedded software engineer. Most of my work is targeted towards aviation platforms. My skill set currently includes C, Embedded C, C++, and arm assembly. I am also familiar with Python and web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Next.js.
Outside of classes, I've become very passionate about mentoring and teaching others. It’s been a great experience being able to share what I know with others and learn from them as well.
Below are some of the skills that I've gathered on this unnamed journey:
Software Development
- Embedded C
- Verilog
- C/C++
- Python
Embedded Systems
- VxWorks RTOS
- SPI, I2C, UART, USB
- ARM assembly
Platforms
- ST Microcontrollers (STM32)
- AVR/Arduino
- ARM
- NXP
- Artix-7 FPGA
Web Development
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
CAD/Design
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- KiCad
Research Interests
- Embedded systems/software
- Real-time systems
- Software engineering practices
- Computer architecture
Featured Projects
Some Things I've Built
Spectre
Project Spectre is an experimental actively stabilized rocket designed by ERAU's Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL). My role is overseeing the development of our flight computer & active stabilization unit, the Spectre Module.
Embedded C, C++, Linux, Platformio
RTOS Water Tank Simulator
A user-configurable water-tank simulator developed during my real-time systems class. The project is powered by a Boundary Devices, BD-SL-i.MX6 running VxWorks RTOS. I wrote a partial GPIO driver for the NXP i.MX6 processor to expose the onboard I/O. This enabled us to add a Adafruit audio module and produce unique sounds indicating the current water level.
RTOS, VxWorks, NXP, Adafruit
Arduino Lightsaber
A lightsaber replica powered by an Arduino Nano Every microcontroller, ws2812 LEDs for on-the-fly color changing, and a Adafruit soundboard for user programmable sound fonts.
Arduino, C++, Autodesk Fusion 360
Miles Osborne - 2021 | Made with Next.js & Sanity.io