Joan Cabugayan

Resourceful and innovative professional with a passion for developing embedded systems with 16 years of experience. Strong foundation in C programming and microcontroller and DSP based applications, with hands-on experience in debugging and hardware interfacing. Demonstrated expertise in developing automated test applications, highlighted by winning the IEEE Eurasia Conference's Best Conference Paper Award in 2022 for the article entitled "A Low-Cost Automated Test Bench for Server Power Supply in Excel VBA." Committed to leveraging technical acumen to deliver robust firmware solutions that enhance product functionality and elevate the user experience.

Firmware Engineer - Flextronics International Ltd. (Taiwan) - Taiwan

(2012-07 - 2024-03)

• Responsible for full lifecycle development of firmware for switched-mode power supply with the following features and control: supervisory and protection control (over-current / over-voltage / over-temperature), timing control (AC-OK, DC-OK, Power-OK and other vendor specified timing and sequence), digital closed-loop fan speed control, I2C, PMBUS and PSMI compliant protocols enabled, accurate measurement capability for input and output power, voltage, current, temperature, fan speed, etc.
• Developed automated functional testing software for all projects of the design center to quickly identify and resolve design issues during development cycles.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Participated in code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables through constructive feedback and collaboration among team members.
• Wrote and maintained software and firmware test plan, graphical user interfacing manual and user guide.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through thorough documentation and adherence to best practices in firmware engineering.
• Provided technical support during mass production build to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Attended weekly conference call for project status reviews and updates.
• Increased product stability by conducting thorough root cause analysis on reported bugs, leading to targeted fixes and improvements in subsequent releases.
• Handled Projects include 120W, 580W, 1.2kW, 2.2kW AC-DC Power Supplies, Power distribution board, 12W Transmitter and Receiver and 45W Transmitter for wireless charging system, 7.4kW Inverter, Battery Management System, Open BMC in Linux.

Firmware and Software Engineer - Compuware Technology Inc. - Taiwan

(2008-05 - 2012-06)

• Responsible for full lifecycle development for switched-mode power supply with the following features and control: supervisory and protection control (overcurrent / over-voltage / over-temperature), timing control (AC-OK, DC-OK, Power-OK and other vendor specified timing and sequence), digital closed-loop fan speed control, I2C, PMBUS and PSMI compliant protocols enabled, accurate measurement capability for input and output power, voltage, current, temperature, fan speed, etc.
• Developed automated functional testing software for all projects of the design center to quickly identify and resolve design issues during development cycles.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Participated in code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables through constructive feedback and collaboration among team members.
• Wrote and maintained software and firmware test plan, graphical user interfacing manual and user guide.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through thorough documentation and adherence to best practices in firmware engineering.
• Provided technical support during mass production build to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Attended weekly conference call for project status reviews and updates.
• Increased product stability by conducting thorough root cause analysis on reported bugs, leading to targeted fixes and improvements in subsequent releases.
• Handled Projects include 2.5kW, 3kW, 1.4kW, 2.8kW, 700W AC-DC Power Supplies and Power distribution board.

Programmer - Social Security System - Quezon City, Philippines

(2008-01 - 2008-05)

• Maintained and supported existing Visual Basic made applications used by the company.
• Checked performance-related issues and network problems.
• Responded to complaints and queries and provided technical support to end users with prompt resolutions.

Software Quality Assurance Specialist - J&P Software, Inc. - Makati, Philippines

(2004-04 - 2008-01)

• Led the software testing and quality review of the web-based IRIS product, an enterprise-class software process solution.
• Led the development and quality review of online training and marketing videos of the IRIS product.
• Communicated with marketing teams on a regular basis via weekly emails, monthly phone conversations, and quarterly meetings.
• Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the QA department.
• Authored the IRIS user guide.

Instructor - New Era University - Quezon City, Philippines

(2002-08 - 2006-03)

• Taught Electronics 2 with Laboratory, Computer Circuits 1 with Laboratory, Industrial Electronics, Computer Solutions to Engineering Problems, Digital Signal Processing with Laboratory for engineering courses.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
• Advocated for inclusion of mental health education in curriculum, supporting student well-being.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

Master's Degree - MS in Electronics Engineering - Mapua University (2020 - 2023)

Bachelor's Degree - BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering - New Era University (1996 - 2001)