Jake Drew

Summary

Software Engineer with 3+ years experience in software engineering, automation, technical customer support, automation, and embedded systems. Expertise in Python, Rust, C, and C#, with strong skills in automation tools and testing.

Experience

Software Engineer - Symetrica Security Ltd

Apr. 2025 - Present | Southampton, UK

• VeriFinder - Handheld Radiation Detection [S100] [S200]
  • Javascript / AngularJS
  • C / C++
  • Linux
  • Gitlab CI/CD
  • Cypress test / Testmo

Applications Engineer - Microchip Technology Inc.

June 2022 - March 2025 | Whiteley, UK

• maXTouch - Automotive / Industrial Touch Controller [maXTouch]
  • Automation
    • Python for OptoFidelity Touch Robots
    • Python to automate Weiss Enviromental Chamber (syncing between mXT and chamber)
    • Misc Python scripts using NumPy / Pandas / Matplotlib
    • Rust driver for Raspberry Pi 4B
    • Rust on Raspberry Pi RP2040 with Assembly PIOs
    • C# for VS2015/2022 for maXTouchStudio Plugins (Datasheet's power consumption charts)
    • C for dsPIC33C (QEI)
  • Technical Customer support
    • Debug issues with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and custom diagnostic tools
    • Support FAEs / Lead customer through the NPI/NFI cycle
    • Online / In-Person Customer Training and Demos
  • Projects
    • Lead application engineer for mXT2912TDATv5 (+mXT2113TDAT)
    • Project application engineer for:
        mXT144UD_SL / mXT2912TD-UWv4 (+mXT2113TD-UW) / mXT3072M1
        Slider      / Ultrawide                      / Standard
    • Pre-compliance CISPR emission testing
    • 2 Preliminary Patents

Reservist - British Army

Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2023 | Swansea, UK

• Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)
  • Mobilised for Op Rescript (Covid Support Force)
  • Passed Basic Training (Alpha/Bravo)
  • Passed Army Officer Selection Board Briefing

Education

Swansea University

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Electrical Engineering | Sept. 2018 - June 2022

• 2:1 BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Final year project:
      "Desiging a Smartwatch with Fitness Tracking Capabilities"
       View here ↪ [paper.pdf]
• 1 Year Foundation Degree

Abingdon School

A-Levels / GCSEs | Sept. 2013 - June 2018

• Sixth form House Prefect and Editor for the House Termly Newsletter
• Member of Abingdon Film Unit. Directed two short CGI films
• A-Levels: Physics (C), Economics (B), Government and Politics AS (B)
• GCSEs: 3 A*, 4x A (incl. Mandarin), B, and C

Projects

Building a Smartwatch with Fitness Tracking Capabilities

Python, Rust, PCB | Sept. 2021 - May 2022

• Final year University project
• Developed and trained TensorFlow time series classification model for activity recognition, achieving 83% accuracy
• Implemented data collection and processing pipeline for training data using Python
• Designed custom PCB incorporating RP2040 microcontroller and multiple sensors
• Built embedded application in Rust for real-time inference on resource-constrained hardware

To design and build a smartwatch and compare with commercial alternatives

C++, PCB | Sept. 2017 - May 2018

• EPQ Project during A-Levels
• ATmega328 chipset, custom PCB programmed with C++ which resulted in an A grade

Divshot Static Showdown Hackathon 48Hr

Javascript, HTML/CSS, Firebase | February 2016

• Static front-end only hackathon, JavaScript instant messenger using Firebase

Koding Hackathon 48Hr - Team Lead

Python, Django, HTML/CSS | November 2014

• Python Django app which summarises Terms and Conditions into bullet points

Technical Skills

• Languages: Python (NumPy/Pandas/TensorFlow/matplotlib), Rust, C, C#, C++, JavaScript, Assembly
• Hardware: AVR, ARM, PIC, Raspberry Pi's, Weiss Chamber, OptoFidelity
• Tools: Git, SVN, Linux (Digital Ocean/Raspberry Pi), Altium, Kicad, Jira, MATLAB, Blender

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