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Les Torgovets

>Embedded Systems Engineer

I design firmware for resource-constrained environments, integrate sensor networks over CAN and MQTT, and bring hardware to life with disciplined C/C++. Focus: automotive, robotics, and industrial IoT.

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LocationNetherlands

LanguagesEN / RU / UA

DegreeBachelor's Eng.

StatusOpen to Work

[ ABOUT ]

Systems thinking. Engineering responsibility. Real constraints.

I am a third-year Embedded Systems Engineering student at HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, with a strong grounding in mathematics, physics, and low-level programming. My academic track builds directly on advanced study at Kyiv-Pechersk Lyceum №171, where I placed in multiple national mathematics and physics competitions.

Alongside my degree I have accumulated substantive commercial experience. At Regterschot Racing I designed and delivered a full telemetry acquisition stack—ARM Cortex-M7 firmware, a custom PnP sensor protocol, and a CAN-based vehicle interface operating at 100 Hz. In a separate defence contract for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, I engineered multichannel USB audio firmware on an NXP i.MX RT1010 to production-grade reliability standards.

My approach is constraint-first: define the hard limits—power budget, timing envelope, hardware capability—before committing to architecture. This discipline has produced systems that operate reliably at the edge of what the silicon permits. I am actively seeking engineering roles and collaborative projects in automotive, robotics, defense, or industrial IoT where precision and systems thinking are valued.

#multi-mcu_systems#can_protocol#custom_protocols#sensor_integration

[ EXPERIENCE ]

Embedded Systems Engineer

Regterschot Racing

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024Netherlands

Led development of a multi-sensor data acquisition platform for professional racing telemetry. Designed the full hardware-software stack, from MCU selection to a browser-based monitoring interface, with a plug-and-play sensor extension architecture.

Designed ARM Cortex-M7 based data logger with ESP8266 web interface and ATtiny441-based PnP sensor extension system
Authored a custom protocol over modified RS232 supporting digital, analog, and current-loop sensors (3.3V–12V) with zero re-configuration on addition
Integrated CAN bus reader achieving real-time vehicle telemetry capture at 100 Hz with sub-10 ms logging latency
Delivered modular architecture enabling engineers to extend sensor coverage without firmware or web configuration changes

#arm_cortex-m7#esp8266#attiny441#can#rs232#c

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Brave One / Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

2023Remote

Contract firmware development for the Brave One military innovation programme, commissioned by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Delivered audio subsystem firmware on a resource-constrained NXP microcontroller under strict reliability and latency requirements.

Implemented multichannel audio firmware on NXP i.MX RT1010, meeting stringent real-time performance criteria for field deployment
Developed a low-level USB audio protocol stack from the ground up, achieving stable and reliable host–device audio transfer
Delivered production-ready firmware to defence-grade specification, coordinating remotely with the programme stakeholders

#nxp_i.mx_rt1010#usb#audio_systems#c#bare-metal

Council Member

HAN University - Student Council of Automotive and Engineering Academy

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024Arnhem, Netherlands

Represented student body in academic governance. Provided feedback on curriculum development and facilitated communication between students and faculty in engineering programs.

Advocated for improvements in embedded systems lab equipment and tooling
Contributed to course feedback sessions for real-time systems and microcontroller programming modules
Coordinated student input on project-based learning initiatives

Game Development Tutor

Go!Teens

Jan 2022 - Feb 2024Remote

Taught programming and game development fundamentals to teenagers. Designed curriculum covering C# in Unity, game logic, physics systems, and interactive design patterns.

Developed structured learning path from basic programming concepts to complete game projects
Mentored students through project-based learning with emphasis on problem decomposition and debugging
Created hands-on exercises covering state machines, collision detection, and real-time input handling

#unity#c##game_development

Junior C# Unity Developer

Dream Make

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023Remote

Contributed to Unity-based application development. Implemented gameplay features, optimized performance, and integrated third-party SDKs.

Developed game mechanics and UI systems in C# following team coding standards
Debugged and optimized frame-rate bottlenecks in physics-heavy scenes
Integrated analytics and user input tracking systems

#unity#c##git

Personal Assistant

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament of Ukraine)

May 2019 - Aug 2019Kyiv, Ukraine

Provided administrative support in parliamentary office environment. Managed scheduling, communications, and document preparation during summer internship.

Coordinated logistics for meetings and official correspondence
Assisted with constituent communications and administrative workflows
Gained experience in formal institutional processes and professional communication

[ SKILLS ]

Embedded Systems

ARM Cortex-M
AVR (ATmega, ATtiny)
ESP32 / ESP8266
NXP i.MX RT
STM32
Bare-metal firmware
FreeRTOS
Multi-MCU system design
Modular embedded architectures

Programming Languages

C / C++ (embedded)
Python
C#
JavaScript / TypeScript
VHDL
MATLAB
Assembly (ARM, AVR)

Communication Protocols

CAN bus (implementation & integration)
Custom serial protocols
I2C / SPI / UART
RS232 / RS485
USB (CDC/HID)
MQTT
ESP-NOW mesh
Modbus

Hardware & Electronics

Mixed-signal sensor integration
Current-loop (4-20mA) interfacing
Power distribution (3.3V/5V/12V)
PCB design (KiCad)
Hardware bring-up
Oscilloscope / Logic analyzer
Soldering & prototyping

Development Tools

Git / GitHub
VSCode / PlatformIO
Keil uVision
STM32CubeIDE
MATLAB / Simulink
Docker
Linux (embedded)

Systems & Integration

Embedded system architecture
Real-time data acquisition
Telemetry & data logging
Embedded-to-web integration
Plug-and-play hardware design
System-level debugging

Applied Engineering

Automotive telemetry systems
Industrial automation
Robotics & UAV
IoT / Smart systems
Defense electronics
Field testing & validation
Reliability-oriented design
R&D prototyping

[ SELECTED PROJECTS ]

2023-2024Regterschot Racing

Sensor Data Logger for Racing Car

Multi-sensor telemetry system for real-time vehicle data acquisition. Built around ARM Cortex-M7 core with ESP8266 web interface and custom PnP sensor protocol over modified RS232. Supported digital, analog, and current loop sensors (3.3V-12V) with modular plug-and-play architecture.

#arm_cortex-m7#esp8266#attiny441#can#c

2022Defense Engineering

Cargo UAV for Ukrainian Armed Forces

First-generation light cargo drone for military logistics during early days of Ukraine conflict. Octocopter design using civilian components with custom shell-dropping mechanism. Payload capacity: 12kg with autonomous deployment system.

#flight_control#mechanical_design#payload_systems

2023-2024Academic Project

Smart House System (Blockchain)

Modular smart home platform with Web3 integration for enclosed testing environments. ESP32-based modules with hardware cryptographic acceleration. Communication via ESP-NOW protocol. Physical and web-based interfaces with emphasis on automation algorithms using smart contracts.

#esp32#esp-now#web3#c#smart_contracts

2020-2023Personal Project

Automated Environmental Control Platform

Multi-sensor greenhouse automation system (originally for grandfather). Managed rain/fire detection, light, moisture, humidity sensors. Controlled watering, lighting, ventilation, and heating actuators. Built on ATmega328. Evolved into general-purpose environmental control for terrariums, aquariums, and incubators.

#atmega328#sensors#actuator_control#c

2023Defense Contract

Military Radio Platform (Brave One)

Developed firmware for Ministry of Defence of Ukraine project targeting the Brave One military innovation platform. Based on NXP i.MX RT1010 microcontroller. Extensive work with multichannel audio systems and USB protocol implementation at low level.

#nxp_i.mx_rt1010#usb#audio_systems#c

2023Academic Project

Website for Finding Trips

Travel planning tool with automatic itinerary generation. Built with ASP.NET, integrated external APIs (Amadeus) for cost-effective route optimization. Generated complete trip plans including flights, transfers, accommodation, and return logistics.

#asp.net#c##api_integration

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[ EDUCATION ]

Aug 2022 - Present (Expected 2027)· Current

Bachelor in Embedded Systems Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Arnhem, Netherlands

Focus Areas

Real-time operating systems, Embedded C/C++, Digital systems, Microcontroller programming, Hardware interfacing, Control systems

Sep 2010 - Jul 2022

Lyceum Diploma of Advanced Math and Physics

Kyiv-Pechersk Lyceum №171 (Leader status)

Kyiv, Ukraine