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Antwerp, Antwerp, Be

Working with an amazing team to develop advanced hearing protection products with style!

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

Lead team developing DSP and Machine Learning based processing for integration into premium audio products. Work to strengthen team skills while delivering on product schedules. Drive DSP based feature engineering for improved Machine Learning efficiency and optimization leading to improved customer experiences.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Developed technologies for the next generation of immersive wearables.Led engineering team responsible for architecture of EMG technology in consumer products. Provide vision for the future of EMG to team and worked to integrate technology into wrist wearables. Deliver system architecture definition, identify memory and processing requirements for embedded machine learning, build power models and power estimates for device operation, define interactions between subsystems, and ensure that devices meets product requirements. Worked with vendors to define low power Machine Learning processors for wearable applications.Defined a versatile analog front end IC architecture to support a variety of EMG electrode configurations.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Bringing Audio, Voice & Haptic experiences to wearable devices.Architect electronics and firmware to implement performant audio and haptic systems on low power wearable devices. Work with IC and transducer vendors to define next generation requirements. Guide development teams to define and implement the system architecture. Supported development of ML algorithms for implementation on low power wearable devices.

San Francisco, California, Us

Provided systems architecture and audio expertise for next generation wearable electronics. Defined low power audio system, specification of microphones and micro-speakers, supported development of Machine Learning algorithms for identification of snoring.

Woburn, Massachusetts, Us

Building a talented product engineering team skilled in the development of wearable audio systems. Developed partnerships for product development and volume production of consumer electronics.Work with mechanical, UI/UX, marketing, and sales teams to define product strategy and go-to-market plans.Led internal & contracted developers to create a high performance wearable headset and companion apps. Defined & specified product requirements and team deliverables for electronics, embedded firmware, and mobile applications. Created a unique architecture to support connected wearable technology.

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

Provide leadership to embedded software team involved in development of early stage product concepts for Bluetooth & WiFi systems. Evaluate new technologies for suitability to future products. Recruiting to add DSP capabilities to group and set R&D goals for group.Define DSP technology strategy and establish working teams to develop new algorithms while supporting product development. Review IP and work with attorneys to gain patent protection on unique technologies.

Set overall strategy and direction for company. Establish and cultivate relationships with clients & vendors. Create development plans to deliver consumer products on aggressive schedules. Negotiate software licensing agreements and contracts. Develop business plans, financing, and manage financials for company, maintained profitability & growth over 7 years. Managed all operations and facilities.

Work with clients to define development requirements and plans. Recruit and lead development team in hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical design. Provide program management and coordinate development schedules with client schedules.Development of robotic control software and systemsDevelop and manufacture consumer electronic productsEmbedded firmware developmentElectronic Engineering - Hardware designProvide design services for multimedia and networking applicationsSignal processing algorithm developmentDevelop smart network interface for media devicesDeveloped aviation audio system electronicsDeveloped automotive audio system electronicsDeveloped novelty audio book electronicsDeveloped 3G cloud connected GPS tracking systemDeveloped audio player based upon Linux platform

Working with customers to define firmware solutions for embedded media SOC based devices. Development of application specific firmware to meet client needs. Develop customer relationships.

Hauppage, New York, Us

Provide design support and consultation to customers. Work with customers to define software solutions for application specific requirements, and implementation in SOC.

Established new design center and recruited development team for electronics, software, and mechanical development. Led team in development of SOC embedded & DSP firmware and electronics for automotive amplifiers utilizing state of the art fiber-optic networking technology. Architect APIs & protocols for evolving standards and devices. Managed all operations for stand-alone development site. Worked with executive management team to develop customer relationships. Collaborate with sites in Austin, Germany, and Japan. Upon acquisition by SMSC worked to close the remote site, and help all team-members find new jobs.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Managed Hardware Team for StrongArm Reference Designs

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

Automotive Product Development Manager

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

Developed Software for Audio systems

Design of switching power supplies in the 40-600W range.

Design of microcontroller PCB and firmware for controll of fault tolerant power system. Design of Switching power supplies in the range of 40 to 2000 W.

Las Rozas, Madrid, Es

Design of Sitching power supplies, microcontroller hardware and firmware for power systems.