# Nolan Reker

> Embedded systems, controls, and physical systems

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nolanreker

I'm an embedded systems engineer and looking forward to the adoption of Rust in embedded development! I have years of experience with large Lithium battery management systems (some of which are in space) that all started with my own self-converted electric vehicle.
Other areas of experience include EV charging standards and regulations, Safety critical software development and certification, 3D printing, Python/Numpy, PCB design and assembly, Java, Linux and network administration.

## Work Experience
### Embedded Software Engineer @ Zitara
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Senior Software Engineer @ Tesla
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Palo Alto, CA
Primarily worked on firmware for AC charging products. I gained lots of experience in safety critical software and related certifications, worldwide EV charging and grid systems, and worked on embedded system software that is now deployed in millions of devices.

### Firmware Integration Engineer @ Tesla
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, CA

### Design Engineer @ Stellar Exploration, Inc.
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Spacecraft power system design integration and test. Designed PCBs, wrote firmware, tested and assembled Lithium battery systems for spacecraft. Python & Numpy used in test fixtures. Development and testing of spacecraft propulsion systems including control software and hardware.

### Wireless System Engineer @ Upward Automation
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Luis Obispo, CA
A home automation startup out of Cal Poly, I developed embedded C firmware for devices with Bluetooth, WiFi and a suite of sensors. Design tasks included developing hardware and software to allow distributed collection of Bluetooth and sensor data with low latency for central processing.

### Instructor @ iD Tech Camps
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Palo Alto, CA
Taught two week classes for high-schoolers on Android development, C and Java.

### DNS Student Assistant @ California Polytechnic State University
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | San Luis Obispo, California Area
Configuration management and monitoring of campus network infrastructure. Worked with network engineers to setup and maintain a centralized network management solution. Directly Interacted with non-technical campus staff to handle requests for DNS, firewall, and DHCP configuration changes.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nolan-reker-5092a6159

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Last updated: 2026-03-29