HS Specialist

I'm Rhys, and I thrive at the intersection of hardware and software. Whether I'm architecting a new system, designing hardware, or refining an existing product, I always keep the whole system in mind. With over six years of industry experience, I've worked with safety-critical avionics, early-stage product development, and educational projects that promote genuine understanding rather than simply copy-pasting solutions. My core expertise includes embedded C, RTOS, FPGA development, PCB design, and Linux-based systems.

It all began with back-end web system design which gradually pulled me closer and closer to the bare metal, where I found my passion for full-stack embedded development. From the device selection and system architecture, to schematic design, PCB layout with signal integrity in mind, firmware development, and the supporting application-level software - I enjoy every stage of the process.
Rather than forcing every problem into a familiar platform, I prefer selecting the right tools for the requirements - Rach scenario is a unique problem that deserves its own tailored solution to fit the needs.

My ethos is simply to ensure efficiency by understanding. Drilling down into lower and lower layers of abstraction unlocks deeper control, better performance, and an overall better product. Great engineering doesn't come from blindly throwing complexity, dependencies, or more powerful hardware at the problem - It comes from knowing the tools you are working with, and making everything count.

That said, I am not closed-minded in my practices. Abstraction layers and accessibility are also essential for systems to remain maintainable, especially when it enables engineers to harness powerful technology more effectively. Everyone should be able to get the best from the computing power they have, no matter the application.

HS Specialist is the engineering and consultancy branch of HS Fusion, providing hardware and software expertise to help bring ideas from concept through to reality. Whether you need help bringing a new product to life, improving an existing system, or solving a difficult technical challenge, I'd be happy to help.