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Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

- Working closely with other engineers to develop an OpenWRT-based firmware, maintain that firmware, and add new features.- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to set roadmap goals and layout effective plans to implement green field features that are being deployed to thousands of units in the field.- Researched and implemented fixes for complex issues with wireless authentication on specific devices using over-the-air protocol level analysis tools such Wireshark and the Aircrack-ng suite.- Mentoring new colleagues to ensure a smooth onboarding process and increase ramp-up speed.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

– Implemented an IEEE 802.11r compliant roaming management daemon.– Heavily modified an open source software daemon to trigger, process, and manage wireless spectrum surveys and neighboring BSSID scans.– Researched and implemented fixes for complex issues with wireless authentication on specific devices.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

– Added device health self-checks to correct configuration issues and reduce wireless network downtime.– Added custom netlink attributes to the Linux kernel and wireless driver stack to support new product features.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

– Worked closely with device firmware team to develop the firmware for the company’s wireless access points.– Overhauled the existing device roaming daemon and refactored the client device statics gathering codebase.

Santa Clara, California, Us

– Delivered a testbench framework that was used by the team and others within the company to develop next generation products.– Increased understanding of the development and testing process for Silicon IP and how it differs from the software and firmware process.– Applied SystemVerilog and FPGA knowledge to deliver a project to internal stakeholders.– Expanded specification and schematics reading skills.