Battery Pack Controller
Developed complete hardware and software architecture for battery pack master controller including processor selection, hardware bring-up, and all software layers from firmware to cloud connectivity.
Technologies Used
Microcontrollers
Application Processors
Embedded Linux
software
protocols
standards
Key Features Implemented
Heterogeneous processor architecture separating safety-critical from general-purpose functions
Complete hardware bring-up for i.MX 7/9 and ESP32/NXP S32K platforms
Battery module coordination and data aggregation across pack
Vehicle communication interface fulfilling OEM-specific requirements
Pack-level safety management including contactors, isolation and crash detection
Multi-interface networking supporting WiFi, Ethernet, LTE and GPS connectivity
Comprehensive logging and remote diagnostics capabilities
Over-the-air firmware updates and configuration management
My Role
Foundational Software Development
Processor Selection & Vendor Relations
Hardware Bring-up & System Integration
Software Architect
Team Leadership
Impact
Multi-OEM Support
Delivered and piloted battery packs with multiple OEMs including Stellantis, Daimler FUSO
100+ Battery Packs
Over 100 battery packs deployed in multiple pilots across three continents
Integration Speed
Architecture to enable battery pack integration time with new vehicle 1 week down from a month
734,584 Miles Driven
Total miles driven by vehicles equipped with battery pack controllers