Thomas Alex
Designing hardware and software for embedded systems and IoT devices.
About
I’m an Embedded Systems & Software Developer with a focus on designing efficient, real-world solutions. From low-power medical devices to IoT products, I work across hardware and software to bring ideas into working prototypes and products. My approach is hands-on, practical, and driven by curiosity, with a preference for building things that are not only functional but meaningful. I actively keep up with emerging technologies, exploring the latest tools and methods to stay ahead in both hardware and software.
Skills
Hardware Engineering
Software & Firmware
IoT & Systems
Leadership & Communication
Experience
Hardware & Software Engineer • Galenband
Designing and prototyping a Class II FDA medical device for atrial fibrillation (Afib) detection using ECG signals from the upper arm, focusing on long battery life and minimal user interaction
Contributed to product ideation and feature selection, helping shape the roadmap for a wearable ECG monitor
Created multiple PCB designs (up to 6 layers) — from engineering evaluation kits and test boards to the final product hardware
Oversaw BOM selection, prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging to ensure robust hardware performance
Collaborated closely with firmware and mechanical teams to integrate hardware into the full system design
Developed Python scripts for ECG data extraction, visualization, and analysis to support both R&D and validation
Embedded Systems Engineer • TIF Labs
Designed and developed 20+ microcontroller PCBs, sensor boards, breakouts, and full-fledged products
Python developer - CLI-based helper tools, inferencing bots, tester applications and RPA - based automation bots for hospitals
Product R&D for products like Alpha Care, IOTIF Trainer Kit, WittyFox line up of products, and many other client projects
Directed product life cycle for 10 + new products, including BOM selection, procurement, testing, and launch
Managed 3+ team of engineers for over 2 years. Delegated tasks effectively and efficiently. Wrote, hosted & edited technical scripts for over 30 YouTube videos
Lead over 3 major projects - Scope, timeline and feedback and enhancements as technical consultant for clients
Conducted and hosted over 5 online technical IoT workshops, attended by 100+ participants
Personal Projects
Gait Characterisation and Analysis - Master's Project
Detect and recording gait using embedded MCUs and low-cost sensors
TV Show Renamer
Desktop app written in python to automatically batch rename all your favorite TV shows with their episode name fetched from Wikipedia
ESP32-S3 Breakout Board
Custom ESP32-S3 breakout with power management and robust USB boot circuitry for rapid prototyping.