Hi, I'm Neiv Malaviya
Engineering the Future
Embedded Systems Engineering student with hands-on experience in C/C++ firmware development, microcontroller integration, hardware debugging, and real-time systems. Experienced working with hardware and software in team-based engineering projects, including motorsport and robotics environments.
Focus Areas
Real-time Systems
Event-triggered firmware for data acquisition
Hardware Debugging
Bus-level debugging with oscilloscopes
Low-level Code
Bare-metal and FreeRTOS development
Integration
Hardware-software co-design
Education
BSc Embedded Systems Engineering
Seeking a mandatory 6-month full-time internship (Semester 5) starting August 2026 to contribute to embedded firmware development, hardware validation, and system integration.
Professional Journey
Building real-world experience through student teams and hands-on projects.
Work Experience
Car Electronics Lead
- Led integration and validation of ECU subsystems and distributed sensors over CAN bus
- Diagnosed timing, grounding, and signal integrity faults using oscilloscope and bus analysis tools during rally preparation and service windows
- Contributed to wiring harness redesign to improve robustness against vibration, EMI, and thermal stress
- Supported real-time system diagnostics and fault isolation during Dutch Rally Championship events
Founder & Technical Lead
- Designed and developed embedded control systems for a featherweight combat robot under competition constraints
- Implemented and validated low-level firmware for motor control, sensor integration, and safety handling
- Collaborated across multi-functional domain teams to integrate and test prototypes for competition readiness
Education
BSc Embedded Systems Engineering
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Pursuing a Bachelor in Embedded Systems Engineering, learning to design real-time systems through hands-on work in electronics, microcontrollers, embedded C/C++, operating systems, DSP, and hardware-software integration.
High School Diploma - Science Stream
Vibgyor High
Cambridge Assessment International Education and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
Featured Work
A selection of projects showcasing my skills in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware integration.
Data Acquisition & Telemetry System
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
A modular embedded data acquisition system for automotive applications
- Integrates CAN-based ECU data, GPS, and IMU sensors
- Event-triggered firmware for synchronized data collection
- Fault detection and sensor sanity checks for communication dropouts
- Live testing and bus-level debugging validation
3-Axis Gimbal Camera Stabiliser
2023 - 2024
Hybrid Python–C/C++ system combining vision processing with real-time motor control
- OpenCV-based vision processing with real-time motor control
- IMU integration with vision-derived targets in synchronized control loop
- Stable servo tracking through iterative testing and tuning
- I²C communication with custom hardware abstraction layer
4-Bit ALU in VHDL
09/2024 - 06/2025
Designed and implemented a 4-bit ALU on DE10-Lite FPGA with full verification
- Arithmetic and logic operations with flag handling
- ModelSim simulation and hardware validation on FPGA
- Timing-correct behavior using clocking and physical I/O
- Oscilloscope and logic analyzer debugging
Additional Projects
Combat Robot Control System
Embedded control systems for featherweight combat robot with motor control and safety handling
CAN Bus Diagnostics Tool
Custom tool for analyzing and diagnosing CAN bus communications in automotive systems
Rally Telemetry Dashboard
Real-time dashboard for visualizing telemetry data from rally car sensors
Technical Expertise
A diverse skill set spanning embedded systems, programming, and hardware development.
Programming
Embedded & Firmware
Protocols & Interfaces
Debugging & Tools
Control & Logic
Databases & Cloud
Soft Skills
Fun Skills
Hobbies & Interests
Motorsport Data Analysis
Analyzing telemetry and performance data from motorsport events to understand vehicle dynamics
Robotics
Building and programming robots, from combat robotics to autonomous systems
DIY Engineering
Hands-on projects involving electronics, 3D printing, and fabrication
Chess
Strategic thinking and tactical planning through chess, developing analytical skills