Alper Ogan
Lead Hardware Engineer
Bursa
Summary
Hardware Design Engineer with almost 10 years of experience in digital hardware development, embedded systems, and mass-production-oriented designs across automotive, rail systems, robotics, wearables, and public transportation. Skilled in high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet), wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE/5G, V2X), and EMC-compliant hardware. Experienced in STM, NXP i.MX, TI, ADI, Qualcomm, Xilinx, Nordic nRF, and board-level bring-up. Proven track record in team leadership, project management, and prototype-to-production lifecycle with strong focus on reliability, scalability, and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Lead Hardware Engineer
Daiichi Electronics Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Automotive IVI, Cluster, DCU, HPC hardware development
- Hierarchical schematic design
- Hardware design with Cyber Security and Functional Safety goals (ASIL-A, ASIL-B)
- Automotive standard-compliant designs (ISO-26262, etc.)
- Platform hardware development based on NXP (i.MX RT1171, i.MX8QP), Renesas (R-Car E3), Infineon (Traveo T2G), Qualcomm (SA6155, SA7155, SA8155, SA7255, SA8255), and Mediatek (MT2712, MT2715) SoCs
- Design of Wi-Fi 5/6/6e and Bluetooth 5.0+ solutions with Qualcomm, Mediatek, Nordic, etc.
- Amplifier and AM/FM/DAB integration
- LVDS, GMSL2/3, FPD-Link II/III/IV, MIPI DSI/CSI (D-PHY, C-PHY), eDP/DP
- Memory and storage: LPDDR4x, LPDDR5, UFS 2.1/3.1, eMMC 5.1
- PCIe, USB 2.0 FS/HS, USB 3.0/3.1 SS, I2C, I2S, PCM, SPI, SDIO
- SerDes camera integration with FPD-Link (III-IV) and GMSL (2-3)
- CSI-2 based hardware design with camera sensors (OV77xx, OV23xx, On Semi MT9V034, etc.)
- Preparation of pre-EMC and EMC certification tests according to OEM requirements
- RFS, RFI, RFQ process management
- Hardware project planning
- Project quoting and pricing for high-volume production
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Hibot Corp.
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Robotic hardware development
- Development of BLDC motor drivers (Outrunner type) used in various robotic systems
- Design of robotic communication boards (RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc.)
- Development of MCU-based robotic control boards
- Design of power boards for different unit types (linear and switch-mode supplies)
Senior Hardware Design Engineer & Team Leader
Soar Robotics Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Development and deployment of 5G software and base stations for aviation and autonomous automobile networks, operating in licensed cellular frequencies
- Enabling scalable autonomous flights for urban and industrial applications with seamless connectivity and cloud intelligence
- Hardware integration with Simcom, Quectel, and Huawei C-V2X modules
- System-on-Module (SOM), Computer-on-Module, and carrier board hardware designs
- Hardware design with Xilinx Kintex-7 and ARM Cortex-A7/A35/A53/A72 architectures
- GPU-accelerated high-performance industrial hardware designs compliant with CE, EMC, AEC-Q200, and other standards
- Linux distributions and RTOS bring-up for custom high-frequency hardware platforms
- RF hardware designs covering 70 MHz–6.5 GHz SDR applications
- High-frequency digital hardware designs: DDR3/DDR4, eMMC 5.0, PCIe, M.2
- Hardware design for IoT modules using Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax), V2X, V2I, V2G, BLE 5.1, LTE/5G with Qualcomm solutions
- Power sequencing, device tree, and BSP development for hardware bring-up
- Management of prototype production and mass production with budgets exceeding $1M, collaborating with companies in the USA, Asia, and Europe
- Turnkey management of mass production and organizational leadership for hardware development teams
- Camera hardware design (e.g., AR0234, OV5640) with NXP i.MX8MM for Suzuki Inc.
Embedded Systems & Product Development Engineer
Walkovr Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Design and production of wearable technology devices
- Motion tracking, virtual environment integration, and development of required hardware and software
- Modbus (RS485) protocol frame creation and debugging
- Bluetooth 2.0 and BLE 4.1 hardware design and communication frame integration
- EMC/ESD-compliant PCB designs
- Real-time sensor integration, high-accuracy sensor fusion, and filter implementations (Kalman, complementary, etc.)
- Mass production process management and tracking (order creation, production monitoring, etc.)
- Wireless hardware and software development with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- PCB and software development using Nordic nRF52 and STM32 ARM Cortex-M0 to M4 chipsets
- C# SDK development for Unity and MATLAB integration
- Full-body motion tracking for VR locomotion using quaternions and Kalman-based filters
- Hardware design for 2.4 GHz band front-end amplifiers and chipsets
- End-to-end mass production management: PCB manufacturing, assembly, multi-ARM firmware flashing, chipset integration (IP/MAC), testing, boxing, and shipping
- Development of test systems and mass-manufacturing equipment
Embedded Systems Engineer
Kodeco Design and Engineering Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Chassis electrical distribution design and analysis for solar-powered ultra-light electric vehicles
- Component selection, prototyping, and product design for mass production
- CAN-Bus-based hardware and embedded software development for HMI, infotainment, displays, and sensors
- STM32-based electronic board and embedded software design compliant with TS EN 50130-4
Software Developer
Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Public transportation payment systems – application layer software development on Embedded Linux (NXP i.MX8) for TVM and AVM devices
- HAL software development for coin modules and system integration
- Embedded Linux application development for ticketing and payment systems
- Integration of hardware modules and peripherals into public transportation devices
Product Development Engineer
Safkar Air Conditioning Systems Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Rail systems and military vehicle HVAC system design and development (projects with Hyundai Eurotem, Durmazlar, TEMSA, ISUZU, BMC, etc.)
- Electrical diagram design for 12V, 24V, 380V, and 750V bus and rail systems
- Prototyping, routine and type testing, and product development for HVAC applications
- Upgrade and renewal projects for connection and cooling systems in rail transportation
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Ege University
Izmir, Turkey01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Hochschule RheinMain
Frankfurt, Germany01.2015
High School Diploma -
Suleyman Demirel High School
Aydin, Turkey06.2010
Skills
Digital High-Speed hardware design
Embedded Systems
SOM, SoC, COM hardware design
ARM Cortex-M / A series
STM32 F/L/U series
NXP iMX series
Qualcomm SA6155/7255/8155/8255 series
Xilinx Kintex & Ultrascale series
TI Sitara SoC series
PIC16/24/32 and DSP series
Linux distributions
Hardware bring-up, power sequencing, BSP/device tree
Mass production & risk assessment
Hardware documentation
Altium Designer
Languages
Turkish - Excellent
English - Good
German - Basic
Certification
2015-05 Bachelor's Thesis First Prize
Timeline
Lead Hardware Engineer
Daiichi Electronics Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Hibot Corp.
06.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Hardware Design Engineer & Team Leader
Soar Robotics Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2023
Embedded Systems & Product Development Engineer
Walkovr Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020
Embedded Systems Engineer
Kodeco Design and Engineering Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
Software Developer
Kentkart Ege Electronics Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2017
Product Development Engineer
Safkar Air Conditioning Systems Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Ege University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Hochschule RheinMain
High School Diploma -
Suleyman Demirel High School
Interests
Photography, Motor Sports, Musical Instruments, Camping, Gym, Powerlifting
Affiliations
- Ege IEEE RAS Founder and Manager
- Ege EBILTET(Science-Technology) Society Manager
- International IEEE Membership
Social Activities
- Ege IEEE RAS Founder and Manager
- Ege EBILTET(Science-Technology) Society Manager
- International IEEE Membership
Hobbies
- Photography
- Motor Sports
- Musical Instruments
- Camping
- Gym, Powerlifting
Driving License
- B
- A2
References
- Prof. Dr. Musa Alcı – Head of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Ege University
Phone: +90 532 250 40 99 - Harun Özel – Embedded Software Development Team Leader, Daiichi
Phone: +90 541 432 74 88 - Onuralp Şahin – Hardware Team Colleague, Daiichi
Phone: +90 531 594 19 50