Education:

ETH - M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (2021-2024):

Specialisation:

Computers and Networks

Masters thesis:

Exploring Secure Ranging in the Context of Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEO), with Prof. Srdjan Capkun

Notable Courses:

Communication Networks, Hardware Security, Network Security, Communication Systems, VLSI, Machine Learning on Microcontrollers.

Reykjavik University - B.Sc. Mechatronical Engineering (2017-2020):

  • Graduated with a First
  • Earned a place on the Dean’s list for my final two semesters

Experience:

Electrical Engineer - FiRe ehf (2020-2022):

  • Designed and implemented new measurement equipment that is now actively being used in research studies at the neural engineering research centre of Reykjavik University.
  • Oversaw the design of PCB layouts and embedded firmware, ensuring compatibility with other lab equipment.
  • Automated experiment processes through scripts.
  • Led the implementation and training of researchers in using the measurement equipment for research studies.
  • Presented our work at the BMT biomedical engineering research conference and to grant stakeholders, which led to continued funding.

Teaching Assistant - Reykajvik University (2020-2021):

Facilitated interactive practical sessions and graded exams in

  • Mechatronics
  • Linear Dynamical Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Statistics
  • Numerical Optimization
  • Thermodynamics

Circus Artist (2015-2021):

I worked as balloon twister, juggler and magician for the Icelandic Circus.

Skills:

Programming Lanugages:

  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Rust
  • Bash
  • Matlab
  • GNU Radio

Software:

  • KiCad
  • Linux
  • RTOS
  • Git
  • Fusion360
  • Neovim

Microcontroller Platforms:

  • STM32
  • Atmega 8-bit
  • MAX78000
  • DA1469x
  • ESP32

General:

  • Embedded Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Wireless Communication
  • GPS
  • UWB
  • Product Development
  • PCB Design
  • Prototyping
  • 3d-Printing
  • CNC

Languages:

English: Native

Icelandic: Native

German: A2 Level

Projects

Master’s Thesis

At the systems security group at ETH, I designed and prototyped a novel protocol for ranging communication with Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for positioning. The design focused on Security and mitigated all known attacks on wireless ranging systems. My prototype was the first to demonstrate two-way ranging on commodity software-defined radios.

Semester Project

With the SIP lab at ETH, I implemented data encryption using onboard accelerators on the DA1469x. This encryption helped to secure the data of test subjects in subsequent trials.

Various Projects

I’ve completed various smaller projects through university courses and independent work. Here is a non-exhaustive list of projects.

  • Implemented Spectre, Meltdown and other cutting-edge hardware security attacks.
  • Implemented ACME client protocol from scratch in Python.
  • Reverse-engineered software using Ghidra
  • Developed dead reckoning algorithm using wrist-worn accelerometers.
  • Set up a self-hosted this website on my home network with traffic monitoring. (more here)