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North Reading, Ma, Us

Led the expansion and development of a high-performing, globally distributed team of embedded software engineers, growing from 7 to 24 members within 24 months. Managed the design and development of advanced software for next-generation system-level test (SLT) solutions used in mobile and AI applications.Collaborated directly with clients to align on requirements, while overseeing estimation, risk management, and resource allocation across 4 concurrent, high-priority projects.Championed the adoption of DevOps, simulation, test automation, analytics, and Agile methodologies, driving a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Spearheaded shift-left initiatives to improve software quality and accelerate delivery timelines.Managed the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to successful delivery, ensuring on-time completion of complex, high-impact projects.Fostered cross-functional collaboration across international teams, enabling seamless communication and coordination for the successful execution of globally distributed, high-visibility initiatives.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

Successfully managed a team of up to 34 engineers specializing in developing embedded software for logical security and paper handling features within ATM systems at the module/device level. Reduced the time to market on embedded projects from 16 months to 6 months by leveraging the implementation of DevOps, test automation, simulation, analytics and Agile principles.Developed architecture, process, and code guidelines, providing technical direction for motor control embedded software and PCI compliant security level software. Oversaw integration, consulting, and support for cross functional teams involved in firmware development, ensuring compatibility with various ATM platforms and projects, with a yearly budget of $3M+.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

Manage a team that develops embedded software for logical security and paper handling features intoATM systems at the module/device level. Developed analytics to drive decision making on future projects, problem solving and predictive maintenance. Driving yearly service cost savings of more than $4M, and operation efficiency that reduced the problem solving times from 4 weeks average to 5 days.Responsible for oversight of integration, consulting, and support for various teams in firmware development to support different ATM platforms.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

Led a team that develops embedded logical security features and control software for paper handling machines. Worked with the latest logical security technologies across many systems and platforms. Generated the design, architecture, code guidelines and technical direction for security technology integration in embedded software, firmware, hardware, and operating systems. Oversaw integration and support of various teams in security technologies to support ATM platform security in automated banking systems. Used Shainin problem solving techniques to identify flaws and propose design changes aimed on improving devices MTBI using intricate firmware paper path recoveries.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

Development and implementation of control software for paper handling machines, from inception touse. Plan, manage and assign project tasks. Generation of project schedules pertaining to assignedproject and related projects. Input into performance appraisals of supervised individuals. Key lead role adapting Green Hills Kinetis/ μ-velOSity™ BSP to be used on the next generation of modules. Using Shainin problem solving techniques helped identify design flaws and propose design changes aimed on improving its performance. Implement performance improvements with the use of intricate firmware recoveries. Acting as a resource to other electronic system engineers, suggest changes to the design, production methods. Design detailed test plans to ensure firmware functionality.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for test equipment utilized in complex deposit automation machines. Led a team of 2 test engineers and 4 test technicians, overseeing all aspects of the projects, including specification, hardware and software development. Demonstrated expertise in electrical design using modern CAD tools like Mentor Graphics or OrCad, providing valuable support to fellow test engineers. Employed statistical process control techniques to identify process issues and proposed improvements to enhance test coverage, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Took charge of cost control, project scheduling, procurement, training, and deployment, both locally and internationally.

Taught graduate courses in computer architecture, firmware laboratory and introduction to telecommunications.

Recife, Pernambuco, Br

Lucent Technologies main research partner in Brazil.Design and develop hardware and firmware for electronic systems used on telecommunications and automation industry. Worked in all phases of a project including project planning and estimate, requirements definition, system analysis, hardware and firmware design.

Recife, Pernambuco, Br

Assisted senior engineers in developing and testing subscriber line interface boards for a switching system. Assisted in projects of electromagnetic compatibility and voice over IP systems.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Br

Taught graduate course in firmware laboratory.

Master, Electric Engineering

B.Sc., Electronics, Telecommunications