Dinh Hoang Duong
Ho Chi Minh, VN
dinhhoangduong2242003@gmail.com
+84 866569263

I am an IoT & Hardware Engineer experienced in firmware and hardware interaction, and real-time embedded systems, with a strong focus on reliability and practical deployment.

Experience


IoT Engineer
March 2025
 — 
March 2026
Aura Intelligent

RF hardware design, PCB development, and system validation for the Aura Smart Farm IoT ecosystem, including production support and RF performance verification.

  • Supported the transition of IoT devices from prototype to mass production by validating hardware designs and optimizing firmware for stability.
  • Coordinated with PCB/SMT factories to troubleshoot assembly issues, verify component quality, and ensure production standards.
  • Assisted sales teams by defining technical specifications for contracts and provided on-site debugging/maintenance for key client deployments.
  • Deployed and maintained LoRaWAN sensor nodes across multiple farm sites, ensuring 24/7 connectivity and reliable data transmission.
Embedded Intern
March 2025
 — 
April 2025
Aura Intelligent

Performed functional testing and debugging of embedded devices using lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer).

    Projects


    LoRa Sensor Node
    March 2025
     — 
    March 2026

    RF design and validation for a mass-production LoRa sensor device.

    • Designed Sub-GHz RF front-end (high-power and low-power variants) based on STM32WL55 reference designs.
    • Implemented PA/LNA circuits and calculated impedance matching networks following ST documentation
    • Designed 4-layer PCB with controlled impedance and RF layout considerations for Sub-GHz operation.
    • Verified transmit power, frequency band compliance, and spectral characteristics to meet regulatory requirements.
    Audio Monitor & Relay Controller
    March 2025
     — 
    March 2026

    Integrated real-time sound monitoring and environmental control system for high-efficiency bird nest farming.

    • Designed a control PCB integrating ESP32 with analog audio front-end and relay switching for AC loads.
    • Designed RF impedance matching network between ESP32 RF port and antenna for 2.4 GHz operation.
    • Implemented relay driver circuits and considered switching noise and isolation for mixed-signal operation.
    • Designed PCB layout with basic separation between analog sensing paths and high-current relay switching.
    • Coordinated with Dien Quang manufacturing engineers on BOM management and SMT assembly flow for production.
    ESP32-Based Open-Source Drone
    May 2024
     — 
    March 2025

    End-to-end embedded project building a complete quadcopter drone based on Espressif open-source ESP32 drone platform.

    • Built a complete drone system using ESP32 including flight control and communication.
    • Designed schematic and PCB layout for drone electronics and performed hardware bring-up.
    • Developed and modified embedded firmware in C based on Espressif open-source projects.
    • Integrated IMU sensors, ESC motor drivers, and control logic.
    • Tuned control parameters and performed testing on real hardware.

    Education


    University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE)
    September 2021
     — 
    May 2026
    Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Telecommunication (7.0)

    Certificates


    IELTS (Overall Band: 5.5)
    January 2026
    British Council

    Languages


    Vietnamese:
    Native speaker
    English:
    Intermediate (B2 level)

    Skills


    Programming Languages:
    Embedded C, Verilog
    Microcontrollers:
    ARM Cortex-M, STM32WL55, ESP32
    Wireless Communication:
    LoRa / Sub-GHz, Wi-Fi, BLE
    Communication Protocols:
    I2C, SPI, UART
    Hardware Design & Manufacturing:
    MCU Circuits, Power Circuits, Schematic Design, Hardware Bring-up, RF matching, BOM management
    Operating Systems:
    Embedded Linux (Gateway, PetaLinux), RTOS Fundamentals
    Debugging & Tools:
    Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, UART Debugging, Altium, Kicad
    Version Control:
    Git, GitHub

    Interests


    Open Source:
    Drone, UAV Systems