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Experienced Computer Engineer focused on developing Embedded Systems hardware, custom FPGA IP, firmware, device drivers and software. With particular interest in FPGA/SoC based hardware acceleration of algorithms, signal & image processing, AI/ML and sensor data. Specialized in building unique projects with custom embedded hardware, FPGA IP, firmware and software.Skilled at prototype design, development, fabrication, bring-up and debugging. Design and build prototype physical components using 3D CAD modeling and 3D printed components.Possess the ability to dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies in order to accomplish goals.Interested in unconventional computing hardware as an alternative to conventional computing. Including Compute-in-Memory, Neuromorphic Computing, Quantum Computing and 'Compute-in-Physics'.FPGA IP and Hardware Acceleration● Develop custom FPGA/SoC IP for Hardware Acceleration of algorithms, signal & image processing, AI/ML and sensor data.● Hardware and software co-design of Xilinx FPGA's and Zynq FPGA/SoC utilizing Vivado and Vitis.● Develop Linux Device Drivers for custom FPGA IP control and access. Develop test bench for FPGA verification.Embedded Systems Design● Experienced in developing tightly coupled systems composed of multiple Edge Devices and Linux Cloud Servers. Providing network linkage, data exchange, control and telemetry between embedded systems and servers.● Incorporate self-test and automated recovery mechanisms on devices and between systems.● Develop bare-metal, Embedded Linux, device drivers and firmware code responsible for hardware initialization, board bring-up and system functionality.Prototype and Test Fixtures● Extensive prototype design, fabrication, bring-up and debugging experience.● Experienced debugging complex hardware and software systems.● 3D CAD Modeling and 3D printing of prototype components, test fixtures and manufacturing tooling.Project Management● Develop and manage projects, interact with customers, interface with diverse departments and disciplines.● Work with teams across disciplines to propel project progress.Interests and Design Goals● Possess the ability to understand new concepts and apply them to varied engineering projects, concepts that often are not constrained to my field of expertise.● Hold reliability and robustness as a top design priority. Accustomed to providing detailed documentation of hardware and software.● Experienced in commercial, aerospace, defense and space industries, and within Research & Development environments.