I'm Harsh Panara, an embedded systems and electronics engineer with a strong foundation in designing reliable, real-time, and high-performance hardware systems. I hold a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Nirma University.
My engineering journey has been defined by a deep interest in drone systems, embedded firmware, and hardware-software integration. I’ve designed and built systems from the ground up - ranging from custom PCBs to firmware running on STM32 microcontrollers. One of my most impactful projects involved creating a custom power distribution board to deliver stable, high-current power to ESCs driving BLDC motors - a critical component in drone architecture. I’ve also led the development of a stair-climbing hexapod robot, incorporating multi-degree-of-freedom mechanics, real-time control, and embedded C development.
I’m skilled in various microprocessors and microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi Pico,4, Arduino Mega, UNO, STM32 and FPGAs as well, comfortable with debugging via oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and SWD/JTAG, and have experience automating hardware validation using Python. I enjoy the full lifecycle of engineering - from schematic capture and board bring-up to tuning real-time control loops and pushing tested prototypes into real-world environments.
My passion for drones and electromechanical systems is backed by hands-on experience and a drive to keep learning and building. I’ve led interdisciplinary teams in competitive drone events like AUVSI SUAS, SAE Aero Design, SAE AEROTHON and GUJCOST ROBOFEST 3.0 where I contributed to system architecture, flight control, embedded systems and hardware integration. I’m passionate about solving tough hardware-software problems and thrive in environments that demand first-principles thinking, rapid prototyping, and collaboration across disciplines. Whether it's bringing up a new PCB, tuning real-time control loops, or digging into signal integrity issues, I bring both precision and speed to the task.
This portfolio reflects my deep commitment to building resilient, high-performance systems for applications that matter - like the world’s toughest drones.