Ricardo Perez
About Ricardo Perez
Ricardo Perez is a Controls Systems Engineer at Chelan County PUD in Wenatchee, Washington, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Western Washington University and has expertise in FPGA development, PCB design, and microcontroller development.
Work at Chelan PUD
Ricardo Perez has been serving as a Controls Systems Engineer at Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) since 2021. In this role, he is involved in the development and implementation of control systems that enhance the operational efficiency of the utility. His position is based in Wenatchee, Washington, where he contributes to various projects aimed at improving the reliability and performance of the district's infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Perez earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Western Washington University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional work. He possesses expertise in microcontroller development, particularly with the Cortix M4 – FRDM-K65F and Kinetis TWR-K65F platforms.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Ricardo is skilled in FPGA development, specifically utilizing the Xilinx Nexys 4 Artix-7 FPGA. He is proficient in two-layer PCB design using Altium PCB Designer, which allows him to create effective circuit layouts. Additionally, he employs Eclipse IDE and Vivado HDL Design Suite for his development projects, showcasing his capability in utilizing advanced software tools for engineering tasks.
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems
Ricardo has experience working with Free RTOS and µC/OS-III Real-Time Operating Systems. His familiarity with these systems enables him to develop applications that require timely and efficient task management. This experience is crucial in the field of controls engineering, where real-time performance is often essential.