Marcus Reed

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Level 9

marcus.reed@embeddedroad.example

Functional Safety Lead

Leads safety architecture, hazard analysis, and compliance evidence for automotive control systems.

📍 Detroit, MI

Projects· what this engineer has built

Level 9
Junior Engineer
9,533 XP
161
Topics Learned
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Rare Skills
58d
Current Streak
66d
Longest Streak

Skills

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  • Gain Scheduling: Different Gains for Different Operating Points
  • Incremental (Position vs. Velocity) Algorithm in PLC/DCS
  • Feedforward + Feedback Combined: Improved Disturbance Reject
  • Cascade Control: Inner (Fast) Loop + Outer (Slow) Loop
  • IMC (Internal Model Control): Model-Based Equivalent PID
  • IMC-PID Tuning: Single Tuning Parameter λ
  • Cascade Control: Disturbance Rejection Improvement
  • Dahlin Controller: Dead-Time Compensation Alternative
  • Dead-Band and Hysteresis in Controller Output
  • Derivative (D) Controller: Improves Transient Response
  • Derivative Filter: τD·s / (τD·s + 1) to Limit HF Noise
  • Bumpless Transfer: Manual-to-Auto Mode Switching
  • +149 more

Evidence

  • 161 across 3 branchesTopics learnedFrom learning progress
    • Bumpless Transfer: Manual-to-Auto Mode Switching · Control Systems · 2026-09-12
    • Block Diagram Algebra: Series, Parallel, Feedback Reduction · Control Systems · 2026-09-12
    • Measurement Error Types: Gross, Systematic, Random · Instrumentation & Measurement · 2026-09-11
    • Absolute Error and Relative Error (%) Calculation · Instrumentation & Measurement · 2026-09-11
    • 802.1X: EAP-TLS and PEAP Authentication · Cybersecurity & Secure HW · 2026-09-10
    • ACME Protocol (Let Encrypt) Automation · Cybersecurity & Secure HW · 2026-09-10
  • 120Active daysFrom learning progress
    • Current streak: 58 days
    • Longest streak: 66 days
  • 1 (1 with source)ProjectsSelf-reported

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Career Achievements

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Cybersecurity & Enthusiast
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Control Systems Junior ×12
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Cybersecurity & Curious
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Cybersecurity & Expert ×6
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Control Loop
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Cybersecurity & Expert
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Instrumentation & Elite ×1
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Cybersecurity & Junior ×18
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Cybersecurity & Junior ×8
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Instrumentation & Learner
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Instrumentation & Staff ×5
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Control Systems Legendary ×10

Branches

Instrumentation & Measurement17%