Harikrishnan Nair
About Harikrishnan Nair
Harikrishnan Nair is a Firmware Engineer with part-time roles at Latch and New York University. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University.
Work at Latch
Harikrishnan Nair has been employed at Latch as a Firmware Engineer on a part-time basis since 2017. His role involves developing and debugging firmware for various applications. The position is based in New York, New York, where he has contributed to the company's projects for over seven years.
Education and Expertise
Harikrishnan Nair completed his Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering and Electronics at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences from 2007 to 2011. He further pursued a Master's degree in Computer Engineering at New York University, studying from 2016 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and debugging software for ARM architecture-based modem chipsets.
Background
Before joining Latch, Harikrishnan Nair worked at Samsung as a Senior Software Engineer from 2012 to 2016. He also held a position as an R&D Engineer at Nokia for nine months in 2011-2012. His early career included an internship at Indian Railways in 2009. This diverse background has provided him with extensive experience in software development and engineering.
Achievements
Harikrishnan Nair has developed specialized skills in debugging tools such as Trace 32 and JTAG. He is proficient in communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, HSIC, and USB. Additionally, he has expertise in wireless network protocols like GSM, WCDMA, and UMTS. His programming skills encompass languages such as C, C++, Python, and Shell.
Current Role as Graduate Teaching Assistant
In addition to his work at Latch, Harikrishnan Nair has been serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at New York University since 2016. In this role, he supports faculty in delivering course content and assists students in their learning processes. His involvement in academia complements his technical expertise.