Chris Boerner - Portfolio

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I'm a Computer Engineering Master's graduate from Virginia Tech with expertise spanning embedded systems, FPGA development, and other hardware solutions. My professional journey has taken me from computer architecture design to smart home energy systems in France, always focused on bridging hardware and software to solve real-world problems. When I'm not coding or designing circuits, I'm capturing cinematic drone footage for my YouTube channel, tinkering with electronics, hitting the gym, and exploring new destinations around the globe.

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where i've worked

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Grader @ Virginia Tech

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Graded homework assignments and coding projects
Used C language for TI MSP432 microcontroller-based systems
Collaborated with TAs and the professor to ensure smooth course operations

C Git Embedded Systems MSP432

Research Intern @ Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory

June 2024 - Aug 2024

Programmed Arduino Mega and ESP8266 microcontrollers to control appliances, display energy usage, and publish MQTT messages in a network of scalable smart home mockups
Built a centralized broker system and Python-based energy manager on Raspberry Pi to enable real-time power monitoring and coordination with a simulated photovoltaic source

C Power Systems Python Network Design PCB

GPS Advisory Cyber Intern @ Deloitte

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Worked with a government client on improving their cybersecurity framework using an identity governance and administration solution
Developed visuals and process cycles for a business requirements document
Improved soft skills by participating in conferences and leading presentations

Cybersecurity Python Presenting Business Fundamentals

Student Researcher @ Systems Software Research Group

2020 - 2021

Created a script to automatically run complex benchmarks on a FPGA-based heterogeneous computer system and collect data
Implemented RISC-V 64-bit architectures on a Xilinx FPGA
Modified the instruction execution phase of the processor to prevent cyber attacks

Unix Verilog Bash Xilinx Vivado FPGA