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Electrical & Computer Engineer
Hi, I’m Alex Impastato.
I design and build intelligent systems, from robotic surgery assistants to automation platforms and transit control systems. My work spans circuit design, embedded systems, railway signaling, and robotics innovation.
Signal DesignPLC & HMICBTCRobotics
Based in New YorkENGINEERING WITH PURPOSE
Core focusTransit Signal Systems
Professional communityIEEE Young Professionals
MATLAB & SimulinkPythonC / C++Altium DesignerROSPLC ProgrammingSolidWorksEmbedded CCircuit Simulation
My Vision
Creating impactful engineering solutions.
I’m a passionate engineer with hands-on experience in electrical systems, robotics, prototype development, and transportation signal programs. I focus on designing systems that work reliably, solve real-world challenges, and improve the environments they operate in.
- Student Honor Award and Undergraduate Faculty Award recipient
- Two published articles featured by New York Tech
- Hands-on experience across circuit design, embedded systems, railway signaling, and robotics innovation
Good engineering isn’t about making something complicated. It’s about making something complex reliable and simple to use.Alexander Impastato
Areas of Expertise
Where I focus my engineering work.
Circuit Design & Detailing
Designing, detailing, and prototyping reliable electrical circuits, from concept and schematic detail through production-ready hardware.
PLC & Embedded Systems
Programming PLCs and building the firmware and hardware integration layer that lets intelligent systems sense, decide, and act.
Robotics & Automation
Developing robotic systems and automation platforms, including robotic surgery assistance technology and autonomous machines.
Transit Signal Systems
Programming, designing, and maintaining transportation signal control systems for safe, dependable operation.
Selected Work
A few systems I’ve helped bring to life.
01 / 03
Robotics & Automation
ERRSELA E2 Robot
Contributed to the electrical and embedded systems design for a robotic assistance platform aimed at improving precision and reliability in surgical support tasks.
- Focus
- Embedded Systems
- Role
- Electrical Engineer
02 / 03
Programmable Logic Controllers
PLC Automation Platform Prototypes
Designed and prototyped drawings for an automation platform, taking the system from initial schematic through a working, testable model.
- Focus
- PLC Programming
- Role
- PLC Programmer
03 / 03
Transit Signal Systems
Transit Signal Control Program
Programmed and maintained transportation signal control logic focused on safe, dependable operation under real-world transit conditions.
- Focus
- Signal Programming
- Role
- Systems Engineer
Passion Project
Micromouse Robotics Competition
Building and racing an autonomous micromouse robot designed to solve a maze on its own, combining circuit design, embedded control, and real-time decision-making in a machine small enough to fit in your palm.
Experience & Education
The path so far.
Education
M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering
New York Institute of Technology, 3.60 GPA, with continued focus on controls, robotics, and embedded systems.
Professional Experience
NYCT Signal Design & Field Engineer
Hands-on engineering across vital and nonvital signal circuits, PLC and SSI systems, axle counters, interlocking switches, and transit communications.
Education
B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering
New York Institute of Technology, 3.86 GPA. Recipient of the Student Honor Award and Undergraduate Faculty Award.
Recognition
Published Research & Technical Leadership
Two published articles, IEEE technical presentations, and professional engineering education through Local 3.
Get in touch
Let’s build something great together.
Whether it’s a project, collaboration, speaking opportunity, or engineering conversation, I’d love to hear from you.