• Working with XFN partners to define/deliver a firmware update solution to accommodate external and internal components/systems while addressing operational needs of the autonomous fleet• Leading migration to a common, embedded Linux OS using Yocto Project based development including defining the SCM and the CI/CD systems for these efforts• Working with HW team to co-design solutions that fully meet system requirements while minimizing long-tail SW NRE• Helping to drive system design by creating requirements and design documents• Reviewing code pull-requests and mentoring junior engineering on best practices

• Responsible for firmware design and implementation as part of a dynamic startup building a complex, wearable product for consumers the communicates over BLE• Supported manufacturing and bring-up of custom hardware built around an ARM based SOC with BLE and several sensors• Specified and integrated developer tools for rest of the firmware team• Specified and created CI build infrastructure for firmware team• Developed device drivers for SOC and sensors• Worked directly with CTO to prioritize feature development and schedule• Provided project management and technical direction for the team• Provided technical review and mentorship to junior engineers on the team

• Worked on flash-based, headless products for consumers (Alexa devices)• Supported manufacturing and bring-up efforts• Integrated driver support from vendor into codebase for Echo products• Spear-headed investigation into alternate approach to build custom Linux to replace Android base

• As part of AWS, on a team of five, built a Linux-based software stack used to provide network access and management of a custom machine learning accelerator (MLA) chip built by AWS (multi-tenet cloud environment)• Supported bring-up of first silicon revision of MLA chip including muxed GPIO support for control signals via standard linux interfaces

• Responsible for firmware design and implementation as part of a dynamic startup that is building a complex, network attached product to handle cryptocurrencies for consumers• Working on bring-up of prototype hardware built around multiple SOCs, including an ARM Cortex M4 MCU and a MIPS AP• Specify and integrate developer tools for rest of the firmware team• Specifying and creating the build infrastructure for both MCU and AP• Creating device drivers for MCU and AP• Providing technical review and mentorship to junior engineers on the team

• Represented company publicly with the OpenEmbedded and the Yocto project open-source software communities• Developed Bitbake recipes and code for the Mentor Embedded Linux (MEL) product• Developed code for customers as part of services engagements, including BSP ports and user-space integrations on custom hardware• Provided technical leadership and contributions as a trained Scrum Master and as an architect for multiple product development and services teams within the Mentor Embedded division• Provided technical review and analysis of peer architects’ projects included firmware update stacks, secure boot stacks, and IoT frameworks• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on the team• Interacted directly with customers to design, implement, and deliver solutions tailored to their specific needs

• Used Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to develop embedded Linux firmware on an AMCC PPC based SOC used in the Dell Chassis Management Controller(CMC) including:• Power management algorithms for chassis-wide power allocation and fault recovery• Extensible, custom restricted shell for customer facing CLI• Generic hardware/software entity manager• Dell proprietary serial bus handling and error reporting• In circuit programmer utilities• Separation layer between GPL and proprietary firmware• Developed IIC(I2C) bridge and GPIO expander functionality on a Cypress PSoC device• Guided the use of Open Source Software in the CMC and in related products by:• Represented Dell as a member of the Yocto project’s Advisory Board• Participated in the OpenEmbedded project as a voting member• Specified and deployed a streamlined host-based development environment for Linux• Led several efforts to improve the overall effectiveness of the development organization• Selected, deployed, and maintained a new SCM system, Subversion• Deployed a continuous integration auto-builder, Hudson (Jenkins)• Selected and deployed an Agile methodology tool, Rally• Led a cross functional team which provided a standard test framework, based on Python

• Worked on Sigmatel’s system on a chip (SOC) microprocessor for multimedia platforms.• Developed strategic device driver support to enable customers to produce products using Sigmatel chips.• Provided direct assistance to customers developing products with the Sigmatel SOC.• Created customer documentation related to developing with the Sigmatel SOC.• Debugged critical defects in system level software and related hardware.• Interfaced with internal/external customers and other disciplines to ensure goals were met.• Developed code with GreenHills Multi IDE and cross-compiled on PC’s for custom ARM targets running ThreadX RTOS.• Helped to improve SCM and build environment processes.• Instrumental in implementing a code review process.

• Developed C++98 code with UML tools and cross-compiled on PC’s for PowerPC targets.• Worked on a DoD integrated avionics system.• Provided technical leadership as the OS/Tools lead for a geographically split team with ten members that was developing a proprietary middleware on top of Green Hills Integrity RTOS to support application software running on custom hardware. • Interfaced with internal/external customers and other disciplines to ensure goals were met.• Participated in project planning, scheduling, and coordination.• In-Active DoD Secret/SAR clearance.

• Worked on a new, large-scale DWDM product in a dynamic start-up atmosphere.• Used object oriented methods to design and develop real-time, embedded software, in C/C++98 and PowerPC assembly, for custom hardware running on Enea’s OSE RTOS.• Key areas that I designed and developed code for included: provisioning, alarms, adaptation layers, DB interfaces, and a pseudo-ppp link-layer driver.• Developed code and cross-compiled for target boards on Solaris workstations.• Debugged code using low-level ICE and high-level debuggers.• Developed UNIX shell scripts to automate code validation.

• Worked on a technology refresh of a large-scale cross-connect.• Promoted three times in four years and given several awards for technical excellence.• Provided mentorship to new contributors.• Used OOA/OOD methods to perform full software life-cycle development including: requirements capture, design, implementation, integration, and test.• Designed and developed real-time, embedded software, in 68K assembly, C, and C++, for custom hardware running on pSOS RTOS.• Developed code and cross-compiled for target boards on SunOS/Solaris workstations.• Maintained application and BSP software to meet new requirements and customer needs.

• Worked on a technology refresh of a large-scale cross-connect.• Promoted three times in four years and given several awards for technical excellence.• Provided mentorship to new contributors.• Used OOA/OOD methods to perform full software life-cycle development including: requirements capture, design, implementation, integration, and test.• Designed and developed real-time, embedded software, in 68K assembly, C, and C++98, for custom hardware running on pSOS RTOS.• Developed code and cross-compiled for target boards on SunOS/Solaris workstations.• Maintained application and BSP software to meet new requirements and customer needs.