Hi, I'm Carl Joyce—a microelectronics and software engineer with over 15 years of industry experience in electronic product design, firmware, and software development across Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, market-ready solutions using a mix of digital and analogue electronics, embedded systems, data communications, and full-stack software engineering. I've partnered with Australian companies in renewable energy, battery-powered IoT, home automation, environmental monitoring, aquaponics, mining, and consumer electronics to deliver practical designs and robust software. I’m passionate about making technology work for people and the environment.

Carl Galvin Joyce

Hi, I'm Carl Joyce—a microelectronics and software engineer with over 15 years of industry experience in electronic product design, firmware, and software development across Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, market-ready solutions using a mix of digital and analogue electronics, embedded systems, data communications, and full-stack software engineering. I've partnered with Australian companies in renewable energy, battery-powered IoT, home automation, environmental monitoring, aquaponics, mining, and consumer electronics to deliver practical designs and robust software. I’m passionate about making technology work for people and the environment.

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Hi, I’m Carl Joyce—a microelectronics and software engineer with over 15 years of industry experience in electronic product design, firmware, and software development across Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, market-ready solutions using a mix of digital and analogue electronics, embedded systems, data communications, and full-stack software engineering.

I’ve partnered with Australian companies in renewable energy, battery-powered IoT, home automation, environmental monitoring, aquaponics, mining, and consumer electronics to deliver practical designs and robust software. I’m passionate about making technology work for people and the environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Co-Founder / Microelectronics & Software Engineer at Invent-Tec Pty Ltd
April 1, 2016 - Present
Founded in 2016 to provide customized electronic design and prototyping services. Core capabilities include hardware design and PCB layout, embedded firmware development, software engineering, and mobile application development (Android, iOS, Windows). Also offers full-stack web development, consulting, and feasibility studies. Focus areas include renewable energy, battery-powered IoT devices, home automation, environmental monitoring, aquaponics, water quality monitoring, mining, surveying, and consumer/e wearable electronics.
Microelectronics & Software Engineer at S.A.F.E Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd
March 1, 2010 - Present
Part-time subcontractor delivering software and hardware engineering services, including GUI/WinForms/C#/C++/VB.NET/WPF applications, mobile apps (C#/Java), firmware for MSP430/PIC/AVR/ESP32/STM32, and schematic capture/PCB design (Altium). Also involved in 3D printing and SolidWorks modelling, along with technical support and engineering consulting.
Microelectronics & Software Engineer at Creative Page Engineering
July 1, 2009 - June 1, 2018
Provided subcontracting electronics and software engineering services, delivering integrated hardware and software solutions for client projects.
Microelectronics & Software Engineer at Australian Energy Research Laboratories Pty Ltd
May 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
Designed touch-screen interfaces for the Coolmax SR solar MPPT charge controller; modified existing hardware, firmware, and software; developed GUI software for calibration, monitoring, and control; performed 3D modelling in SolidWorks; ensured IEC 62109-1/2 safety compliance; built automated calibration/test systems and provided installation support and training.
Software Engineer at Ranger Survey Systems
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2012
GUI design for ruggedized mobile PDA controllers; wireless interfacing with surveying equipment; PC software development with 3D drill-hole representations; embedded microcontroller programming; drill hole data calibration; remote data access; database administration and website management; experience with core orientation techniques.
Microwave Filter Assembler at Filtronic
March 1, 2002 - September 1, 2002
Mechanical assembly of RF/microwave/millimetre-wave filters and related components for cellular/broadband products, including soldering, QA, testing, rework, and documentation.
Microwave Filter Assembler at Filtronic
December 1, 2003 - March 1, 2004
Mechanical assembly of RF/microwave/millimetre-wave resonant filters and related assemblies for cellular networks, including QA/QC and rework.
Kitchen Staff (Food Preparation) at Eazy Peazy Thai & Japanezy
September 1, 1998 - September 1, 1999
Food preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring service readiness, inventory, and cleanliness during and after service.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering at Griffith University
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Microelectronic Engineering / Bachelor of Information Technology at Griffith University
January 1, 2003 - July 1, 2008
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Electronics) (CN940) at Southbank Institute of TAFE (SBIT)
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Senior Certificate at Frawley College
January 1, 1993 - December 1, 1994

Qualifications

Senior First Aid Certificate
September 1, 1997 - May 2, 2026
Griffith Award for Academic Excellence
May 1, 2003 - May 2, 2026
Second Class Honours (B. of Microelectronic Engineering / B. Info. Technology)
July 1, 2008 - May 2, 2026
Statement of Attainment CNG45 - Intro Photography
September 1, 1994 - May 2, 2026
Core Skills Test
January 1, 1994 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education

Experience Level

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