Jeff Drake Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

The Chief Software Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and architecture of software across the GE Appliances technology division. This includes embedded firmware, mobile software, embedded operating systems, cloud software and architectures, AI/ML, and data modeling for consumer appliances and Smart Home Solutions.

Louisville, Ky, Us

▪ Developed and presented innovative technologies to executives and business leaders including Android AOSP as the core OS for appliances, technical reasons why, camera technology considerations, edge vision and machine AI/ML, and updated the connected infrastructure with improved data model focused on larger 3rd party integrations.▪ Software and design manager for Kitchen Hub product which is a brand-new product for the appliance industry and Google certified Android appliance with multiple cameras, screen protection innovation, smart home hub communications (Matter Zigbee and Zwave), and remote cooking classes. https://www.geappliances.com/ge/kitchenhub/▪ Built and lead a team that created a core Android AOSP platform that can be used across the appliance fleet not just at GE appliances, but across Haier businesses.▪ Leading edge vision A.I. technologies and infrastructures. ▪ Driving innovation with connected solutions and partnerships for appliances.▪ Leading the next generation connected infrastructure and data model design for GE appliances.▪ Teaching Edison engineers the global connected infrastructure.

Louisville, Ky, Us

Connectuity is a contracting and consulting firm focused on wireless networking, networking security, and the internet of things. Our group of developers have strong experience in writing firmware for every kind of wireless device: small embedded devices connecting to the internet, bluetooth low energy sensors and gateways, zigbee home automation, zigbee smart energy, 6LowPAN, WiFi, Z-Wave, writing wireless drivers and test suites, security consulting and more. We have been working with networking firmware for 19 years now and stay up to date in this fast growing field by actively participating in shaping the industry through it’s many standards organizations: IEEE, Zigbee Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, WiFi Alliance, Thread Group, Allseen Alliance, and more. Our team can help you get your product connected in many ways ranging from creating an entire product line of certified wireless modules, writing firmware for your connected devices, creating specifications and helping you put together data models, security consulting, and representing your company to shape the connected industry. ▪ Notable works for Connectuity:- Designed and developed Bluetooth Mesh architecture for GE lighting (C by GE)- Developed 802.15.4 Thread radio hardware and firmware for home automation ceiling fan company.- Bluetooth service interface module for GE Appliances- Designed and developed connected architecture for motorcycle telematics company which included cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth connections, as well as cloud architecture using AWS managed services.- Developed firmware for wearable watch devices.

Boston, Ma, Us

▪ Leading embedded software team for WiFi and Bluetooth technologies in appliances.▪ Pushed innovative solutions using Bluetooth for appliance connections with over the range hoods, connected temperature probes, and connected pans.▪ Software lead for very first Apple HomeKit certified room air conditioner.▪ Designing the global connected infrastructures and data model across Haier businesses.▪ Teaching Edison engineers the global connected infrastructure.▪ Lead Software team for GE Appliances to be first appliance company to be Smart Energy certified

Lead software engineer for new cash handling and security products including networked IP enabled cash handling systems, electronic safes with biometric technology, and bulk cash exchange systems.

Ran an embedded software company working on products ranging from refrigeration products, printers, data converters, water treatment systems and iPod docking systems. Customers included Kodak, Fireking Security Products, Crosley Audio, Acutemp, and Turbidity.