Hello, I'm Munjal Nayak
Hardware and Embedded Systems Engineer with 3+ years' experience in SIL4 railway signalling, IoT products, and power electronics.
About Me
Experience
Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineer
I'm a passionate engineer with expertise in designing and developing embedded systems, PCB hardware, and IoT solutions. My journey has taken me through SIL4 safety-critical railway signalling systems at Alstom to innovative IoT product development.
Currently pursuing my Master of Electrical Engineering at UNSW Sydney, specializing in embedded systems and hardware design. I combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver robust engineering solutions.
Work Experience
ETCS Application Engineer
Alstom- Developed proficiency in European Vital Computer (EVC) systems including EVC 3, EVC 2 Plus, and EVC 2 for SIL4 onboard train control
- Took ownership of onboard data system configuration and validation for MRTS trains in the NCRTC Delhi project
- Prepared and validated configuration data for EVC modules, ensuring compliance with SIL4 safety requirements
- Participated in system integration testing, structured fault investigation, and root-cause analysis
IoT Developer Intern
Eleics Design- Designed and developed embedded software for ESP32-based systems using ESP-IDF environment
- Contributed to "WiDrive" product with PCB design input, firmware implementation, and system integration
- Implemented industrial communication protocols including SPI, UART, MQTT, HTTP, and USB for IIoT applications
- Collaborated in design reviews, test planning, and product reliability improvements
Education
Master of Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW) 2025 - 2027 (Expected)Specializing in Embedded Systems and Hardware Design
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) Graduated 2023Skills & Technologies
Core Hardware
- PCB & Schematic Design
- Component Selection & Derating
- DFM/DFT Considerations
- SMD Soldering & Rework
- Oscilloscope & Mixed-Signal Debug
- Power Electronics
- Hardware Bring-up
Embedded Systems
- Embedded C (Bare-metal)
- ESP32 (ESP-IDF)
- STM32 Development
- Python Scripting
- UART/SPI/I2C Protocols
- MQTT/HTTP APIs
- RTOS Concepts
Systems & Networking
- Docker & Proxmox VE
- Ubuntu Server & Rocky Linux
- Windows Server & AD
- Azure IAM & AD
- WireGuard & OPNsense
- PostgreSQL & MariaDB
- PKI & Certificate Management
Safety & Quality
- SIL4 Safety Standards
- Configuration Management
- Git/GitHub Version Control
- Test Planning & Documentation
- EMC/ESD Awareness
- Requirements Traceability
Certifications
Featured Projects
NCRTC MRTS Delhi - EVC3 Onboard
Led onboard EVC3 engineering for MRTS trains, responsible for configuration data preparation, validation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to meet safety and schedule requirements.
IoT Smart Panel (Motor Control)
ESP32-based IoT controller to manage three-phase induction motor via VFD with cloud connectivity for data logging and predictive analysis.
IoT Smart Irrigation System
ESP32 + Home Assistant based smart irrigation for soil moisture and temperature monitoring with automated per-plant watering.
5-Level Multilevel Inverter
Implemented 5-level H-bridge inverter using 5 MOSFETs with STM32 control, focused on switching strategy and efficiency optimization.
Publications
ELSEVIER - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
"An explainable artificial intelligence based approach for the prediction of key performance indicators for a 1 megawatt solar plant under local steppe climate conditions."
ICSECT 2022
"Using machine learning techniques to predict the effect of different parameters on inverter efficiency."
Let's Work Together
Contact Information
I'm currently open to new opportunities and interesting projects. Feel free to reach out!