I am an experienced software and systems engineer specializing in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and embedded systems. I have a strong background in building scalable IoT and observability platforms using modern technologies such as AWS, React, Node.js, and Python. My work includes automation, real-time data systems, and root cause analysis to optimize performance and reliability. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, I have contributed to various sectors, including energy, automotive, and healthcare. I am passionate about leveraging cloud technologies and embedded firmware development to create highly efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Vishal Palaniappan

I am an experienced software and systems engineer specializing in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and embedded systems. I have a strong background in building scalable IoT and observability platforms using modern technologies such as AWS, React, Node.js, and Python. My work includes automation, real-time data systems, and root cause analysis to optimize performance and reliability. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, I have contributed to various sectors, including energy, automotive, and healthcare. I am passionate about leveraging cloud technologies and embedded firmware development to create highly efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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I am an experienced software and systems engineer specializing in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and embedded systems. I have a strong background in building scalable IoT and observability platforms using modern technologies such as AWS, React, Node.js, and Python. My work includes automation, real-time data systems, and root cause analysis to optimize performance and reliability.

With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, I have contributed to various sectors, including energy, automotive, and healthcare. I am passionate about leveraging cloud technologies and embedded firmware development to create highly efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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Language

Amharic
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Javanese
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Work Experience

Automated System Processor Software Engineer
December 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a fully automated log-based diagnostic solution for software systems, including dynamic trace logging via automated AST instrumentation and visualization tools using React. Created tools for distributed trace extraction, filtering, and automated root cause analysis. Contributed to building an observability platform with system analytics extraction and JSON-configured UI layout managers for single-page applications.
Front End, Back End and Cloud Developer at YScope
September 30, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Collaborated on building an open-source tool for viewing compressed logs in browsers using React and Node.js. Optimized app speed via web workers and compression techniques. Developed secure data ingestion pipelines for cloud architecture and improved code quality through reviews and documenting designs.
Systems Designer / Senior Systems Designer at Tecium IoT
May 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Architected and implemented a telematics system for electric vehicles to collect and display real-time and historical CAN bus data. Designed cloud architecture leveraging multiple AWS services to reduce operational costs and improve reliability. Developed embedded firmware, backend server, web portal and dashboard with AngularJS and Node.js. Included OTA firmware updates, data compression protocols, user management, and fault monitoring via CloudWatch. Supported asset notification schemes, data visualization, and explored machine learning for deeper insights.
Systems Designer at Tecium IoT
September 30, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Designed and implemented real-time IoT systems for solar panels and ventilators, including firmware for single board computers, web portals, and AWS cloud architectures for data storage and KPI extraction. Developed asset location tracking using cell towers for ventilators and successfully handed off projects to customers.
Electrical Engineer at Tecium
February 28, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Contributed to the design of a patented smart latch system using hybrid energy storage for automotive safety applications. Developed firmware state machines on microcontrollers and LabVIEW GUIs. Also implemented an indoor localization system using RF signals and altimeters with AngularJS visualization.
Jr. Electrical Engineer at IMAX
August 31, 2017 - August 8, 2025
Investigated automation opportunities in clean room processes, implementing hexapod server programs in C++ and MATLAB to reduce operation time significantly through curve fitting and automation.
Jr. Electrical Engineer at Motorola Solutions
August 31, 2014 - August 8, 2025
Led research into heads-up display adoption in enterprise warehouses, built prototypes and implemented advanced haptic feedback systems by interfacing with vendors and working from schematics.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science at University of Toronto
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Latch Assembly With Hybrid Backup Energy Source (Patent WO2020232543A1)
November 26, 2020 - August 8, 2025

Industry Experience

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