🎓 Education

M.Sc. in Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies — Technical University of Moldova (2023–2025)
B.Sc. in Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies — Technical University of Moldova (2019–2023)
Online Course — Automotive Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (2021)
Junior College Diploma — Center of Excellence in Transport, Chișinău (2015–2019) Focus, Vehicle diagnostics and homologation

Embedded Consultant @ Ferrotec Europe GmbH (April–May 2025) Embedded systems consulting for electron beam deposition controller: schematic review, component replacement, system architecture recommendations.
Software Engineer @ Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH (2023–2024) Developed C++ firmware for 32-bit Microchip MCUs, performed manual and semi-automated testing, and created user interfaces for internal tools.
Embedded Systems Engineer @ ICG Engineering (2021–2023) Designed motor controllers and state-machine-based systems using STM32, ESP32, and AVR MCUs. Developed PCBs and embedded firmware for industrial control.
Research Intern (Part-time) @ National Center for Materials Study and Testing, UTM (2021–present) Involved in multiple applied research projects in nanomaterials and sensors. Member of the development team for:
- CNTs Research Group — contributed to publication: SPACE RADIATION SENSOR SATELLITE MODULE BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- ZnO nanostructure research — worked on signal acquisition, temperature control systems, and electrochemical process automation.

Hardware: Altium Designer, KiCad, LTSpice, EasyEDA
MCUs: STM32 (HAL/LL), ESP32, AVR (ATmega series), Microchip PIC32
Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Verilog
Embedded Concepts: Real-time systems (FreeRTOS), state machines, PID control
Software Tools: Git, Docker, Linux
Other: ROS2, UART/SPI/I2C/CAN, signal acquisition, embedded UI design

Feel free to contact me at catalincreciunel@gmail.com