BrandonGranillo.
Designing resilient, high-reliability systems from the logic gate up. Embedded firmware. Digital design. Systems architecture.
Systems thinker.
Hands-on builder.
Computer Systems Engineering student at ASU driven by designing resilient, high-reliability systems — from digital logic and embedded firmware to full-lifecycle systems architecture.
Currently leading the end-to-end systems engineering and financial management for a multi-phase solar energy deployment in Kenya (EPICS at ASU), and actively seeking internship opportunities in embedded systems or systems engineering.
Where I'm trained.
Arizona State University
B.S. Computer Systems Engineering
Where I've worked.
Lead Systems Engineer & Finance Chair
EPICS at ASU — Kenya Solar · Tempe, AZ
- Oversee the full-lifecycle systems engineering and financial management for a multi-phase solar energy deployment serving GUU Secondary School and the Naki community in Kenya
- Lead the end-to-end Systems Engineering lifecycle for a large-scale renewable energy solution, translating complex community needs into formal Requirements Analysis and technical specifications
- Design and maintain System Architecture, ensuring seamless Integration & Verification of power generation, battery storage, and distribution subsystems to meet rigorous performance standards
- Execute technical Trade Studies to evaluate hardware components and vendor options, optimizing for system reliability, cost-efficiency, and long-term maintainability in a remote environment
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across specialized engineering sub-teams and faculty advisors, serving as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholder engagement
- Manage project and risk management protocols, identifying potential failure modes in international logistics and on-site deployment to ensure project continuity
- Direct all budget management and fiscal operations, including cost tracking, formal budget submissions, and resource allocation for a high-cap-ex international development project
Structural Engineering Intern
Jason Pirtle Structural Engineering LLC · Jackson, TN
- Trained in Revit 2024 for drafting and modeling commercial building systems
- Independently completed structural layouts and revisions based on previous projects
- Gained practical knowledge of beams, columns, foundations, and load-bearing elements
- Applied local codes and zoning regulations to ensure design compliance
Things I've built.
Synchronous Traffic Light FSM Controller
Designed a synchronous traffic light controller using Digital.jar from first principles. Engineered 6-state and 7-state FSM architectures using D flip-flops and combinational logic. Derived minimized logic equations using Karnaugh maps. Conducted clock-cycle-level simulation and timing analysis. Incorporated safety-critical logic to prevent unsafe state transitions. Delivered a recorded technical walkthrough explaining full system behavior.
PGH Risk & Safety — Workplace Safety Platform
Built a full end-to-end safety management platform for a real-world client. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with complete CRUD functionality. Implemented JWT-based authentication and role-based access control. Developed a responsive, accessible frontend dashboard (WCAG 2.1 compliant). Integrated secure file uploads, rate limiting, password hashing, and input validation.
Arduino Progressive LED Control System
Designed a non-blocking embedded firmware architecture using millis() for real-time responsiveness. Implemented finite state machines (FSMs) to control multiple LED channels with deterministic behavior. Added PWM-based brightness control and input-driven runtime behavior. Integrated conditional serial debugging via preprocessor macros with zero performance impact. Developed through incremental, production-style iterations with professional documentation.
Project SPYN — Autonomous Maze-Navigating Robot
Led development of an autonomous navigation system for a maze-solving robot. Programmed sensor-driven logic and fail-safe behavior in MATLAB. Implemented rerouting and safety-focused decision logic. Coordinated team milestones and deliverables as Project Manager.
Digital Fabrication Projects
Designed functional CAD components for additive manufacturing and vector-based files for laser cutting. Produced and validated 3D-printed parts for dimensional accuracy and fabricated laser-cut components accounting for material properties and kerf. Iterated designs based on fabrication constraints and validated final outputs against design specs.
My toolkit.
Languages & HDL
Technical Skills
Current Schedule
Life outside
the lab.
Engineering sharpens the mind, but staying active is what keeps me sharp. I'm committed to an active lifestyle — the same discipline and consistency I bring to the pool, the court, the trail, or the gym is the same energy I bring to every project.
Let's connect.
I'm actively seeking internship and co-op opportunities in embedded systems, computer engineering, and systems engineering. Whether you have an opportunity, a question, or just want to talk tech — my inbox is open.
bjgranil@asu.edu