David Akim

MASc, Electrical and Computer Engineering

2013 - 2016

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Grade: Distinction

BSc, Electrical and Computer Engineering

2007 - 2011

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

GPA: 3.34

Software Validation Engineer

August 2025 - Present

BluPelagos

• Designed, developed, and maintained comprehensive test cases for each firmware release to ensure functional accuracy and reliability.
• Documented test outcomes, identified defects, and produced detailed reports to support root-cause analysis and expedite bug resolution.
• Updated and refined test cases to align with firmware updates, feature enhancements, and evolving system requirements.
• Contributed to automated test development in Rust by implementing a feature that restores hardware to its default configuration, improving test repeatability and reducing manual setup time.

Software Engineer

May 2025 - July 2025

BluPelagos

• Contributed to the design, implementation, and validation of a Flash EEPROM Emulation (FEE) algorithm in C, improving Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) performance through enhanced wear-leveling strategies to extend memory lifespan.
• Updated and optimized the UFB TCL automation script to support multiple Xilinx Ultrascale targets (Ultra Nova, Ultra Industrial) in Vitis project generation, adding argument-based target selection to automatically load the correct bitstreams and ELF files.

Junior Developer

January 2024 - April 2025

Ping Networks Trinidad

• Developed and customized modules using Python and XML (Sales, Inventory, CRM, Invoicing).
• Built automated workflows, and scheduled tasks using Odoo ORM.
• Customized list, kanban, and form views to improve usability and user workflow.
• Designed QWeb PDF reports (invoice layouts, delivery slips, internal forms).
• Built a scheduled Odoo job to send PDF invoices automatically.
• Built an AI-powered chatbot using Gemini to automatically answer customer questions.
• Integrated the chatbot with Odoo CRM to instantly create leads based on customer interactions.

Development Engineer II

July 2019 - July 2022

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

• Developed Angular-based educational applications that enhanced student performance in Communication Systems I and Transmission Systems courses. Implemented UI styling with Angular Material, interactive data visualizations with Plotly.js, and 3D geospatial features using CesiumJS.
• Integrated routing and map data using the OSRM API, OpenStreetMap, and Mapbox. Converted SPLAT! (RF Signal Propagation, Loss, and Terrain analysis) C++ source logic into Angular components to generate elevation models.
• Delivered an online workshop on the MEAN stack (MongoDB, ExpressJS, Angular, NodeJS), covering component creation, REST API development, server-side application architecture, HTTP handling, and database modeling using Mongoose.
• Performed teaching responsibilities including preparing course materials, delivering lectures, mentoring students, and grading assessments for Communication Systems I and Transmission Systems.
• Provided tutoring support in fundamental C++ programming concepts.
• Guided students in implementing digital circuits and laboratory exercises using the Nexys 3 Spartan-6 FPGA development board.

Full time Demonstrator

September 2018 - June 2019

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

• Supported lecturers in planning and preparing coursework assignments, laboratory exercises, and grading activities to facilitate effective course delivery.
• Designed and built analog circuits using resistors, capacitors, diodes, and integrated circuits to support instruction in fundamental telecommunications concepts.

Instructor

September 2014 - August 2016

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

• Supported lecturers in planning and delivering coursework, laboratory exercises, grading activities, and cross-department coordination to ensure smooth academic operations.
• Supervised and guided student support staff during telecommunications laboratory sessions, ensuring proper execution of experiments and adherence to safety procedures.
• Coordinated section meetings for the telecommunication engineering team, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up tracking.
• Provided hands-on assistance to students in transmitting and receiving wireless signals using MATLAB Simulink, the Zedboard, and the AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ RF transceiver.

Software Development Engineer

July 2013 - August 2014

Ixanos Ltd

• Developed an Android application (Java) for a telecommunications company that enabled customers to report call quality, capturing supplemental data such as GPS coordinates and cellular signal strength.
• Utilized MS SQL to perform load forecasting by analyzing historical data to help determine when additional generators should be activated or taken offline.
• Built an alert messaging system in C# that automated the delivery of SMS and email notifications.

Part time Demonstrator

September 2011 - May 2013

The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

• Facilitated hands-on lab sessions and assessed student lab reports for courses in Introduction to Programming and Digital Electronics, using C++, VHDL, Xilinx Schematic Editor, and ModelSim.
• Supported midterm exam administration and graded assessments for the Introduction to Programming course.
• Provided one-on-one guidance to students on foundational C++ programming concepts.
• Mentored students in designing, simulating, and validating digital circuits, including:
• Creating schematics in Xilinx Schematic Editor
• Simulating designs and analyzing results in ModelSim
• Implementing circuits on Digilent Spartan-III FPGA boards