I'm Micah Stevens, a software and hardware engineer with 20+ years delivering full-cycle embedded and systems solutions. I thrive at the hardware-software boundary, turning prototypes into production-ready systems across automotive, energy, healthcare, and telecom domains. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges—from firmware and real-time control to Linux administration and distributed architectures. I also explore AI-assisted data pipelines, HIPAA and Functional Safety compliance, and scalable, resilient systems for demanding environments.

Micah Stevens

I'm Micah Stevens, a software and hardware engineer with 20+ years delivering full-cycle embedded and systems solutions. I thrive at the hardware-software boundary, turning prototypes into production-ready systems across automotive, energy, healthcare, and telecom domains. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges—from firmware and real-time control to Linux administration and distributed architectures. I also explore AI-assisted data pipelines, HIPAA and Functional Safety compliance, and scalable, resilient systems for demanding environments.

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I’m Micah Stevens, a software and hardware engineer with 20+ years delivering full-cycle embedded and systems solutions. I thrive at the hardware-software boundary, turning prototypes into production-ready systems across automotive, energy, healthcare, and telecom domains.

I enjoy solving complex technical challenges—from firmware and real-time control to Linux administration and distributed architectures. I also explore AI-assisted data pipelines, HIPAA and Functional Safety compliance, and scalable, resilient systems for demanding environments.

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Work Experience

Data Systems Consultant at Tri-City Mental Health
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Advised on architecture of data warehousing solutions for highly sensitive medical health records (PHI), ensuring strict HIPAA compliance. Optimized data collection workflows to secure PII while maintaining accessibility for authorized personnel.
Senior Battery Development Manager at Mullen Energy / Bollinger
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led development of the 800VDC battery pack for passenger vehicles, enabling sub-two-second 0-60 times and 200 MPH top speeds. Executed system design for AC/DC charging and power conversion, and served as system designer for battery pack design including manufacturing considerations and line development.
Lead Electrical Engineer at Urban Electric
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Developed an intelligent ML-enabled motorized cargo trailer for last-mile delivery. Created real-time sensor analysis to optimize drive levels, terrain adaptation, rider behavior, and cargo weight considerations.
Battery Development Engineer at Indi EV
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Responsible for battery test software and BMS firmware development with predictive state-of-charge estimation and cell balancing. Managed software safety lifecycle including ISO 26262 compliance; designed fail-safe logic and monitoring for a safety-critical development environment.
Firmware Developer at Innovative Technical Systems
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Contract firmware work on RF hardware, including a low-latency Ethernet API for control and a browser-based UI with secure software and FPGA updates for a radar target simulator used in automotive RADAR HIL testing.
Director of Technology Development at EV Grid
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Designed energy optimization algorithms for grid-tied storage systems and the control logic for cost-efficiency and safety. Built the communication layer between local energy assets and demand systems for major clients (BMW, SCE, UC San Diego).
Software Developer at Valcom
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Developed software for the Interactive Console product and prototyped a centralized cloud service to integrate maintenance alerts, status, and earthquake warning for school systems slated for deployment in Los Angeles.
Web Application Developer at Outbox AXS
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Worked on secure billing and transaction processing systems for high-volume ticketing platforms; developed front-end interfaces and integrated reporting.
Senior Systems Engineer/Developer at Trinnovations
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Maintained codebases, designed new products, mentored the engineering team, and built automated test and CI systems; contributed to database optimization for large data sets.
Director of Engineering at Solteras, Inc.
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Led engineering, product design, system engineering, and customer relations with Motorola, Sony-Ericsson, Nokia; coordinated on-site manufacturing in Asia.

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Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment