Ali is available for hire
Hire AliAli Tlisov
Verified Expert in Engineering
Embedded Systems Developer
Location
Moscow, Russia
Toptal Member Since
January 19, 2017
Ali has been writing programs for more than a decade using C/C++ (15+ years), Python (10+ years), MATLAB, Simulink, Haskell—as well having extensive knowledge in control systems, embedded devices, signal processing, micro controls, and more. He is a great problem-solver, a good team-player, and has worked in teams of all sizes.
Portfolio
Spinar
PMSM, Fixed-Point Toolbox, MEMS, Code Generators, Simulink, MATLAB, Embedded C
Institute for Electronic Control Computers Named After I.S. Bruke
Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Python, MATLAB, C, C++
OJSC - Scientific and Technical Center of Federal Grid Company UES
SQLAlchemy, C, C++, COM, Python
Experience
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Git, GNU Toolchain, Linux, Windows
The most amazing...
...thing I've done is self balanced unicycle project with control designed from first principles equations and user presense detection system with tricky dsp.
Work Experience
CTO
2015 - PRESENT
Spinar
- Developed all of the balance control for the self-balanced unicycle, motor control, and digital signal processor (DSP).
- Implemented the orientation estimation using MEMS.
- Used MATLAB/Simulink for a model-based design of a product. Used Fixed Point Toolbox and Code Generator to produce embedded C code for MCU with a fixed-point and multi-rate architecture.
- Embedded C programming for STM32 MCU.
- Used Python for data acquisition tools and telemetry.
- Managed the Moscow team of software developers, CAD designers, and electronics engineers.
Technologies: PMSM, Fixed-Point Toolbox, MEMS, Code Generators, Simulink, MATLAB, Embedded C
Lead Software Developer
2013 - PRESENT
Institute for Electronic Control Computers Named After I.S. Bruke
- Developed robotic exo-prosthetic devices mostly concerning sensor processing.
- Did DSP, MEMS and magnetometers data processing, calibrating, and Kalman filtering.
- Implemented unique force-torque sensing for manipulation. Utilized genetic algorithms to search for the best place for strain gauges installment.
- Performed system dynamics simulation. Used a model based design and code generation.
Technologies: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Python, MATLAB, C, C++
Head of the Monitoring Systems Development
2012 - 2014
OJSC - Scientific and Technical Center of Federal Grid Company UES
- Developed an overhead lines monitoring system; involved dynamic line rating and real-time ampacity calculation.
- Was involved in the development of an electrical vehicle charging station.
Technologies: SQLAlchemy, C, C++, COM, Python
Head of the Electronics and Software Group
2004 - 2012
ROOST-95
- Developed automation devices for oil & gas and the chemical industry.
- Implemented the HART protocol for an electropneumatic positioner and passed certification with the HART Communication Foundation.
- Developed the electopneumatic positioner's firmware. Used model predictive control to achieve best performance.
- Developed a solenoid valve with feedback control for the core position capable of making core magnetic levitation.
Technologies: Python, Simulink, MATLAB, C++, Embedded C
Engineer
2002 - 2004
FSUE - MOCB MARS
- Developed on-board systems and complexes of automatic control and navigation for atmospheric and space vehicles.
- Wrote the requirement specifications for software and conducted tests.
Technologies: UML, C, C++
Experience
Uniwheel
http://uniwheel.co.uk• Developed the Unicycle device. Used a model-based design and code generation to speed up the development process.
• Derived all the equations for the 3D motion of a device in SymPy, designed the mathematical models, and synthesized the control algorithm in MATLAB.
• Designed a user presence detection algorithm.
• Worked as the CTO of the Moscow team of software developers CAD designers, and electrical engineers.
• Derived all the equations for the 3D motion of a device in SymPy, designed the mathematical models, and synthesized the control algorithm in MATLAB.
• Designed a user presence detection algorithm.
• Worked as the CTO of the Moscow team of software developers CAD designers, and electrical engineers.
Robotic Exo-Prosthesis
http://www.ineum.ru/bionicheskie-robotizirovannye-ekzoprotezy• Developed most of the sensor portion.
• Performed MEMS calibration, orientation estimation using Kalman filtering.
• Did force/torque measuring.
• Designed a genetic algorithm to find the best positions for strain gauge placement.
• Designed and implemented an optimal force/torque estimation algorithm.
• Performed MEMS calibration, orientation estimation using Kalman filtering.
• Did force/torque measuring.
• Designed a genetic algorithm to find the best positions for strain gauge placement.
• Designed and implemented an optimal force/torque estimation algorithm.
Electro-Pneumatic Positioner
• Designed and implemented the adaptive control for an electro-pneumatic positioner.
• Implemented the HART communication protocol and enabled the device to pass the certification for the HART Communication Foundation.
• Implemented the HART communication protocol and enabled the device to pass the certification for the HART Communication Foundation.
Skills
Languages
Python, C, Simulink, Embedded C, C++, Julia, UML, Modelica, Haskell
Tools
MATLAB, GNU Toolchain, Git, LaTeX
Other
Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, MSP430, Code Generators, MEMS, Fixed-Point Toolbox, PMSM, COM, FreeRTOS, Mbed, Doxygen, NixOS
Libraries/APIs
SciPy, PyQt, NumPy, Pandas, SQLAlchemy
Paradigms
Functional Programming
Platforms
STM32, Windows, Linux, Bluetooth LE
Frameworks
Qt
Storage
SQLite
Education
1998 - 2004
Master's Degree in Control Systems
Bauman Moscow State Technical University - Moscow, Russia