Karl Acha

Own hardware production and design of new circuit designs and boards, including schematic capture and PCB layout. Support technical delivery through board design and hardware development for embedded hardware work.

Develop VCU and BMS hardware for an automotive electric engine to be used in solar-powered yachts. Build hardware designs using schematic capture and PCB layout, and support validation with Matlab simulation and C/Python programming.

Serve as the main hardware developer for a tracking-focused solution project. Perform schematic capture and PCB layout to bring the hardware design to production readiness.

Designed a battery management system (BMS) and a high-efficiency DC/DC charger that accepts solar and alternator power. Collaborated with a Philippines-based team to deliver schematic capture and PCB layouts for the hardware.

Designed IoT interface circuit boards that extend valve controllers and water treatment systems for remote monitoring, control, and automation via mobile and progressive web apps. Developed and mass-produced low-power accessory boards that can operate standalone or pair wirelessly with existing setups for added functionality.

Reviewed, revised, improved, and tested control board designs for IoT-enabled claw machines deployed across Australia and parts of New Zealand. Coordinated with technicians and franchisees and oversaw production and procurement activities.

Worked with an R&D team to develop a wireless monitoring system for medical and pharmaceutical equipment. Collaborated with counterparts in Singapore and Indonesia and contributed to schematic capture and PCB layout.

Pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electronics Engineering with tracks in Control Systems and Computer & Communication (2014–present).

Currently pursuing the IC Design track in Power Electronics as part of the Master of Science program (2025–present).

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (2008–2013).