I am Harschel Brilliant Simbolon, an Electronics Engineering student with hands-on expertise in Embedded Systems, IoT, Robotics, FPGA, and Full-Stack Web Development.
Bridging Hardware & Software
Electronics Engineering student with hands-on experience in Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, FPGA development, and Full-Stack Software Development through academic and project-based learning activities. Experienced in designing electronic circuits and custom PCBs using Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout, manual fabrication, and component soldering. Proficient in Arduino and ESP32 programming for automation, monitoring, and control systems, with experience integrating sensors, RFID, GPS, and various communication modules.
Skilled in developing end-to-end hardware and software solutions, including firmware development, web applications, REST API integration, database management using MySQL/phpMyAdmin, and Linux VPS administration. Familiar with web hosting, cloud-based deployments, reverse proxy configuration, server management, and system monitoring. Possess practical knowledge of networking concepts, router technologies, and infrastructure deployment for connected systems.
Successfully contributed to multiple projects including the development of a custom H-Bridge motor driver and sensor module for line follower robots, hydroponic temperature and humidity monitoring systems using ESP32 and web dashboards, RFID-based smart lockers integrated with Tripay Payment Gateway, FPGA-based smart parking systems utilizing RFID and infrared sensors, and GPS-enabled animal tracking platforms featuring geofencing and real-time notifications through Gmail, Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp.
Demonstrated ability to bridge electronics, embedded programming, networking, and software engineering by delivering complete solutions from hardware design and firmware development to backend services, database systems, and cloud deployment. Passionate about software development, embedded technologies, networking, router systems, self-hosted infrastructure, and continuous learning in emerging technologies related to automation, IoT, and intelligent systems.
Comprehensive skill set across Software Development, Data Science, and Hardware Engineering.
A timeline of my professional growth, academic background, and technical journey.
Politeknik Negeri Batam
Batam State Polytechnic
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.45 / 4.00
SMP ADVENT Batam Lubuk Baja
Achievement: Mathematics Olympiad Participation
A collection of my recent works in IoT, Embedded Systems, Robotics, and Web Development.
Sistem cerdas berbasis IoT untuk monitoring suhu dan kelembapan secara real-time pada budidaya tanaman hidroponik menggunakan ESP32 dan DHT11.
Sistem pelacakan IoT dengan geofencing statis untuk monitoring pergerakan hewan ternak (PBL).
Sistem energi terbarukan hybrid mengintegrasikan tenaga surya dan angin, disertai penguat sinyal untuk pesisir (PKM).
Sistem penghitungan kendaraan berbasis FPGA menggunakan VHDL dan sensor inframerah.
Sistem IoT untuk mengukur kualitas udara real-time (CO2, level PM, suhu, kelembaban).
Robot otonom beroda yang mampu mendeteksi dan mengikuti garis (path) menggunakan sensor IR.
Sistem keamanan loker modern berbasis RFID dan IoT dengan fitur penyewaan dan integrasi Tripay Payment Gateway untuk pengisian saldo.
Sistem manajemen energi untuk optimasi baterai armada Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) berbasis IoT.
Validating skills through recognized industry standards.
Cisco Networking Academy
Jul 2024
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Whether you have a project in mind or just want to discuss innovative ideas in electrical engineering, I'm always open to new opportunities.