Hi there! I am

Alireza Akhavan,

Electrical Engineer and more ... :)

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About

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    I’m an electrical engineer with a specialization in communications, proudly graduated from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), and driven by a passion for embedded systems and digital design. My expertise spans microcontroller architectures—particularly ARM and AVR—with deep hands-on experience in STM32 development and industrial communication protocols like RS485 and HART. I’m also fully proficient in FPGA design using Verilog HDL, and thrive at the intersection of precision and innovation—whether it’s crafting low-level hardware interfaces or optimizing signal processing pipelines.

    I have practical experience working with instrumentation systems in the oil and gas industry, where reliability, safety, and protocol-level accuracy are paramount. This includes integrating and troubleshooting field devices, modems, and communication layers in harsh environments.

    Beyond hardware, I bring a strong foundation in information security, backed by practical experience and a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential. I’ve worked extensively on securing systems, analyzing vulnerabilities, and implementing robust defense strategies. My cryptographic knowledge includes public/private key management and secure communication using libraries like OpenSSL and Crypto++. I’ve also configured WireGuard and OVPN servers alongside many more proxy methods to support scalable, encrypted networking solutions.

    Fluent in both Persian and English, I bridge technical and linguistic domains with clarity and cultural nuance. My goal is to build technology that’s not only powerful, but also secure, scalable, and future-ready.

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    Electrical Engineering - Communication Branch

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    Active from 2015 to present

Skills

  • ARM, AVR, FPGA firmware developer

    I have extensive experience in developing firmware for ARM, AVR, and FPGA integrated circuits, implemented across industrial and semi-industrial applications. These skills are the result of several years of working with successful companies.

    • C
    • C++
    • Verilog HDL
    • OOP
    • Bootloader
    • STM32
    • Xilinx
    • PCB Design

  • Project Leading and Team Management

    Proven track record in managing teams and leading software development and cybersecurity groups to successful outcomes.

    • Team Lead
    • Team Work

  • CyberSecurity Expert

    I have extensive experience in enhancing cybersecurity for computer systems in both industrial and non-industrial environments. Additionally, I have served as a data security consultant for various companies, helping them prevent cyber threats by executing penetration testing scenarios tailored to their products and infrastructures.

    • Cyber Sercurity
    • Pen Test
    • CEH

  • Industrial Instruments Expert

    Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, maintaining, and upgrading industrial instrumentation systems for the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, specially in EX zones, with hands-on experience in both offshore and onshore environments.

    • Industrial Instruments
    • EX
    • Oil
    • Gas

  • Designer

    Through my work with various companies, I have gained full and comprehensive proficiency in photo editing and design software such as Adobe Photoshop, as well as video mixing and mastering tools like Adobe Premiere.

    • Photoshop
    • Premiere
    • Web Design
    • Video Mix

  • Teaching and TA

    I have over six years of teaching experience in FPGA and Verilog HDL programming at institutions such as Isfahan University of Technology. Served as a Teaching Assistant to renowned faculty members including Dr. Ehsan Yazdian, Dr. Amin Khorsandi, and Dr. Majid Nabi, supporting course delivery, lab sessions, and student mentoring.

    • Photoshop
    • Premiere
    • Web Design
    • Video Mix

Experiences

  • 3D Laser Scanner

    I played a key role in all stages of the design, research, construction, testing, and installation of the 3D laser scanner. I wrote all the firmware for the device by myself and had a pivotal role in hardware design. This device, equipped with two degrees of freedom, is utilized for the precise measurement of grain silo inventories with an accuracy of 1 millimeter. It is currently installed and operational in over 20 silos.
    This deive uses a 6nm Laser Beam and obtained explosion-proof and dust-proof certifications.

    • Firmware Design
    • Micro Controller
    • Modbus TCP/IP
    • Industrial Automation
      LASER IMG

  • Radar Level Transmitter

    I played a key role in the development of firmware and hardware for radar level transmitters. Furthermore, I gained comprehensive expertise in various precision instruments used in the oil and gas industry, excelling in both installation and troubleshooting. I also contributed to numerous projects for RSCO in both onshore and offshore environments, as well as in the complete setup of tank gauging systems.
    This device operates in the X frequency band and can measure the height of the material inside the tank with an accuracy of 1 millimeter. It has also obtained explosion-proof and dust-proof certifications.

    • Radar Level Transmitter
    • Instruments
    • HART Protocol
    • EX Cert.
    • IP Cert.
      RADAR IMG

  • Information Security Projects

    Extensive and diverse experience in the fields of information technology, information security, and ethical hacking operations (CEH), including penetration testing across private and semi-private companies in the oil and gas sector, as well as healthcare institutions. Due to the sensitive nature of working with critical organizational data, specific details cannot be disclosed. However, certifications, CEH-related credentials, letters of commendation, and performance endorsements all attest to a proven track record of success in these areas.

    • Penetration Test
    • Certified Ethical Hacker
    • Information Security
    • CCNP
    • CCIE
    • MTCSE
      IT Security IMG

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