Lucas Nascimento
Plymouth
Summary
Embedded systems enthusiast with practical experience designing and building end-to-end embedded solutions, including schematic capture, PCB design, firmware development, hardware bring-up, and user interface implementation. Ability to independently tackle complex hardware and software challenges while delivering functional prototypes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
UMass Boston
Boston, MA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Head Teaching Assistant (TA) and Lab Lead for Computer Architecture, responsible for providing technical guidance to students and designing new, complex lab exercises.
- Authored and deployed two original hardware projects to merge theory with advanced troubleshooting skills, including a DC Multimeter build that required students to debug an intentionally placed design error.
- Spearheaded the development of a custom 8-bit Snake Game Console (V2.0), leading a 5-person team to implement a dual-MCU architecture, external SRAM, and optimized power management for enhanced performance and game scalability.
Electrician
WRS ELECTRICIAN
Hyannis, MA
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Applied problem-solving skills to diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Ensured project compliance by meticulously planning layouts, installing electrical systems, and inspecting worksites against state safety codes.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently identifying and resolving complex electrical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA12-2025
Skills
- Embedded Systems: STM32 Microcontroller Programming, Firmware Development, Real-Time Operating Systems (Free-RTOS), Custom Driver Development, Hardware Debugging, Cooperative Multithreading
- Hardware Design & Electronics: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, Electrical Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
- Tools & Technologies: STM32CubeIDE, Makefiles, Git, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Qt/PySide6, Pygame, CNC Machining, 3D Printing
- Programming Languages: C, C, Python, Java, AVR Assembly
Languages
Portuguese
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
UMass Boston
09.2025 - 12.2025
Electrician
WRS ELECTRICIAN
01.2020 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Massachusetts - Boston