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🧑‍💻 About Me

name: Rafael Ignacio González Chong
location: Mexico City, Mexico
phone: "+52 614 162 5912"
role: Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft

background: |
  Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with a foundation in electronics 
  engineering, embedded systems, and IoT. Experienced in translating complex 
  technical requirements into practical solutions across hardware and software 
  domains. Currently building expertise in Azure cloud architecture, AI services, 
  and enterprise customer engagement. Combines hands-on engineering background 
  with cross-functional coordination skills to bridge the gap between business 
  needs and cloud-native solutions.

work:
  - Azure cloud architecture & solution design
  - Enterprise customer engagement (CSAM, ATS, AE)
  - AI services & cloud-native solutions
  - Systems integration and field deployment
  - Embedded firmware (MSP430, RSL10, ESP32, PIC)
  - IoT connectivity (BLE, LoRa, MQTT)
  - Full-stack web development (Next.js, React, TypeScript)
  - Technical support and customer-facing solutions
  - Documentation and project coordination

languages:
  - Spanish (Native)
  - English (C1)
  - German (A2)

⚡ Currently

Working On	Learning	Ask Me About
Cloud Solution Architecture @ Microsoft	Azure IaaS, PaaS & AI Services	Azure, Cloud Architecture
CSA Accelerate Onboarding Program	Cloud-edge patterns	ESP32, MSP430, RSL10
Enterprise customer engagement	Security & AI certifications	IoT field integration
Internal enablement & labs	Rust for embedded	I2C, SPI, UART, MQTT

🛠️ Tech Stack

💻 Programming

☁️ Cloud & Enterprise

🌐 Web & Frontend

🔧 Microcontrollers & Hardware

📡 Protocols & Connectivity

🤖 Data & ML

🛠️ Tools & Platforms

📊 GitHub Analytics

🏆 GitHub Trophies

📈 Profile Summary

🚀 Projects

Project	What It Does	Stack
⚡ ESP32 AC Motor Controller	PID speed control for AC motor using TRIAC phase-angle modulation with encoder feedback	`C++` `ESP32` `PID`
🌡️ IoT Sensor Pipeline	Data ingestion from sensors → MQTT → Node.js backend → PostgreSQL → dashboard	`JavaScript` `PostgreSQL` `Docker`
😊 Emotion Recognition	Webcam-based facial emotion detection using OpenCV and FER model	`Python` `OpenCV` `Streamlit`
🔌 RSL10 I2C Communication	Software I2C bit-bang between RSL10 (master) and Arduino (slave)	`C` `I2C` `Embedded`
🤖 AI Chatbot	Python NLP assistant with contextual memory	`Python` `Streamlit` `LLM`
📊 UT Austin Big Data	Predictive models from Fulbright program (80% accuracy)	`R` `Python` `TensorFlow`
🔋 RSL10 ADC Monitor	14-bit ADC voltage monitoring with UART output	`C` `ADC` `Low-Power`
🔧 BSP for ESP32 & PIC18F	Board support package with HAL for GPIO, UART, ADC	`C` `ESP32` `PIC`
💊 Pharmacy AI Automation	AI assistant for pharmacy operations and automation	`Python` `AI` `Automation`
🎯 AI Coaching System	FastAPI + React coaching platform with AI-powered insights	`FastAPI` `React` `LLM`

📂 All Projects by Category

🔌 Embedded Systems & Firmware

esp32-ac-motor-controller - PID-based AC motor control with phase-angle modulation
embedded-bsp-esp32-pic18f - Hardware abstraction layer for ESP32 and PIC18F
rsl10-blinky-rtt-debug - ARM Cortex-M3 LED control with SEGGER RTT debugging
RSL10-UART-LED-Control - Bidirectional UART with command confirmation
RSL10-SysTick-Timestamp - SysTick timestamp system with low-power sleep
rsl10-adc-vddc-monitor - 14-bit ADC voltage monitoring
msp430-arduino-uart-bridge - Serial bridge with state machine

🌐 IoT & Connectivity

iot-sensor-pipeline - MQTT → Node.js → PostgreSQL → Dashboard
sensor-dashboard - Real-time visualization with Socket.io and Chart.js
esp32-weather-client - Weather dashboard with MQTT
RSL10-Arduino-I2C-Communication - Software I2C implementation

🤖 AI & Data

Pharmacy-AI-automation-system - AI assistant for pharmacy operations
ai-coaching-system - FastAPI + React coaching platform
multi-personality-chatbot - LLM chatbot with memory
real-time-emotion-recognition - Facial emotion detection
ut-austin-big-data-analysis - Predictive analytics projects

💼 Experience

timeline
    title Career Timeline
    2023 : Electronics Technician @ FAHR
         : PCB assembly and testing
         : Sales Executive @ STEREN
         : Technical product support
    2024 : QA Technician @ GM&T
         : Wiring harness validation
         : Solutions Engineer @ FAHR
         : ESP32, LoRa, BLE deployments
    2025 : Electrical Engineer Intern @ BALSAS (Germany)
         : DIN VDE installations
         : UT Austin Fulbright Scholar
         : Big Data & AI Certificate
         : Systems Integration Engineer @ IMTECH
         : MSP430, RSL10 integration
    2026 : Operations Technology @ Hash Marketing MX
         : Next.js, React, web scraping
         : Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft
         : Azure, AI Services, Enterprise

☁️ Current Role

Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft (Apr 2026 – Present)

Completing Microsoft's CSA Accelerate onboarding program, developing technical depth in Azure cloud architecture
Engaging with cross-functional account teams (CSAM, ATS, AE) to build foundational knowledge of enterprise customer engagement
Building hands-on proficiency across Azure infrastructure, security, and AI through internal enablement programs, labs, and certification preparation
Tools: Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AI Services), Microsoft 365, Cloud Architecture, Solution Design

💻 Previous Role — Operations Technology

Operations Technology @ Hash Marketing MX (Mar 2026 – Apr 2026)

Built a Next.js frontend including a contract wizard and admin dashboard with role-based access
Integrated frontend with backend APIs to support contract workflows and debugged API issues during development
Implemented an admin override flow to maintain operational continuity when validation systems failed
Developed web scraping scripts and automation tools to extract and organize data for internal workflows
Tools: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Firebase, REST APIs, JavaScript, Puppeteer, Git, GitHub

🔧 Previous Role — Systems Integration

Systems Integration Engineer @ IMTECH Desarrollos (Sep 2025 – Dec 2025)

Supported system-level validation of embedded platforms (MSP430, RSL10) using PLC test benches and hardware setups
Supported delivery execution and onboarding of junior engineers
Tools: Excel, UART, SPI, I2C, PLC test benches, PCBs, schematics, Git

🌍 International Experience

Electrical Engineer Intern @ BALSAS GmbH, Germany (Jan 2025 – Jul 2025)

Supported residential electrical renovation projects under DIN VDE standards
Coordinated on-site activities with customers, inspectors, and contractors, ensuring compliance and schedule adherence
Assisted in resolving installation issues, reducing rework and inspection delays
Tools: Electrical tools, DIN VDE 0100, DIN VDE 0105

💡 Previous Roles

Solutions Engineer @ FAHR Electronic Systems (May 2024 – Jan 2025)

Implemented ESP32-based solutions supporting prototype validation and client-facing demonstrations
Delivered technical demos and validated prototypes for client acceptance
Produced deployment and maintenance documentation
Tools: ESP32, MicroPython, LoRa, BLE, OTA, UART, SPI, I2C, Git, PCBs, schematics

QA Technician @ GM&T Engineering, Inc. (Nov 2023 – May 2024)

Executed wiring harness validation per OEM and ISO TS 16949, achieving 98% first-pass yield
Supported root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Tools: Wiring harness testers, multimeter, ISO TS 16949

Sales Executive @ STEREN Mexico (Jun 2023 – Nov 2023)

Advised customers on electronic products, increasing repeat purchases by 10%
Supported pre-sales product selection and basic troubleshooting
Tools: POS systems, product catalogs, technical datasheets

Electronics Technician @ FAHR Electronic Systems (Jan 2023 – Jun 2023)

Assembled and tested IoT PCB prototypes
Supported installation troubleshooting, reducing debugging time by 25%
Assisted with prototype validation for customer acceptance
Tools: Oscilloscope, soldering tools, IoT sensors

🎓 Education

Institution	Degree	Period	Notes
🏛️ University of Texas at Austin	Global Summer Institute (Big Data & AI)	Jul–Aug 2025	Fulbright-COMEXUS Scholar • 120hr program • Built predictive models (80% accuracy) with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch
🎓 Chihuahua Institute of Technology	B.Sc. Electronic Engineering	Aug 2020 – Dec 2024	GPA: 90.83/100 • Minor: Intelligent Embedded Systems • Courses: RTOS, FPGA, DSP, Microcontrollers, PLC, Power Electronics • IEEE Student Branch • Coordinated Top Business Leader Diploma (50+ students)

🏆 Certifications

🔐 Cybersecurity

☁️ Cloud & AI

📊 Data & Analytics

📋 Project Management

💻 Development

🌐 Languages

🧰 Skills Summary

Category	Details
Programming & Web	Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, REST APIs, Firebase, C, MicroPython, MATLAB, R
Cloud & Enterprise	Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AI Services), Microsoft 365, Cloud Architecture, Solution Design
Embedded, IoT & Hardware	ESP32, FreeRTOS, UART, SPI, I2C, MQTT, OTA, PCB design, schematics, oscilloscope, multimeter, PLC test benches
Tools & DevOps	Git, Docker, Linux, VS Code, Excel, pandas, NumPy, Puppeteer
Soft Skills	Problem-solving, stakeholder communication, cross-functional coordination, documentation, adaptability

📫 Contact

Open to discussing cloud architecture, Azure solutions, embedded systems, IoT, or collaboration opportunities.