Usman Khan
About Usman Khan
Usman Khan is a hardware engineer with experience in various engineering roles, including positions at Swift Medical, Nokia, and AdHawk Microsystems. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Work at AdHawk Microsystems
Usman Khan has been employed at AdHawk Microsystems as a Hardware Engineer since 2021. His role involves the design and development of hardware solutions, contributing to the company's projects and initiatives. His experience in hardware engineering supports the company's focus on innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Hardware Engineering
Usman Khan has held several positions in hardware engineering prior to his current role. He worked at Swift Medical in 2020 for three months, where he focused on hardware development. In 2018, he was employed at IGNIS Innovation Inc. for three months, further enhancing his skills in the field. Additionally, he completed a co-op at Nokia in 2021, also for three months, gaining valuable experience in hardware development.
Education and Expertise
Usman Khan studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from 2017 to 2022. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, robotics, and automation, equipping him with the skills necessary for his career in hardware engineering.
Projects and Innovations
Usman Khan has engaged in various projects that showcase his engineering skills. He designed the electrical system for a disinfection box to sanitize medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic, which involved creating a motor driver circuit and a variable intensity UV driver circuit. He also developed a line-following robot by assembling circuit boards and utilized a NXP LPC1768 microcontroller to create a game using multi-threaded programming.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before focusing on hardware engineering, Usman Khan worked as a Storefront Operator at GINOS PIZZA from 2015 to 2016. He also completed a co-op position as a Mechanical Engineer at Linamar Corporation in 2019 for three months, where he gained experience in mechanical engineering principles and practices.