I oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic RD team comprising highly skilled professionals specializing in Mechanical, Electronic, Software, and Firmware Engineering. Within this framework, I lead three distinct product development teams, each under the supervision of dedicated managers: Healthcare Devices, Infotainment, and Visualization (Monitors and Panel PC).Our teams are proficient in designing cutting-edge boards and systems based on Intel, AMD, and NXP chipsets, operating… Show more I oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic RD team comprising highly skilled professionals specializing in Mechanical, Electronic, Software, and Firmware Engineering. Within this framework, I lead three distinct product development teams, each under the supervision of dedicated managers: Healthcare Devices, Infotainment, and Visualization (Monitors and Panel PC).Our teams are proficient in designing cutting-edge boards and systems based on Intel, AMD, and NXP chipsets, operating with AMI BIOS and both Windows and Linux platforms. Additionally, our expertise extends to the development of essential components such as I/O cards for infotainment systems and scaler boards for LCD monitors.In tandem with these core responsibilities, I provide leadership to a team of proficient technical support engineers and architects, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical support functions and product development endeavors. Show less

Led global tech-support team, resolving complex hardware, firmware, and OS issues for X86 and ARM computers.*Established automation initiatives, enhancing team efficiency and product quality.* Developed automated test software in Python and Robot framework, ensuring rigorous quality assurance.* Collaborated with international branches, facilitating seamless communication and swift issue resolution

As a freelancer, I do different types of work : Contracts, Projects and on-site support. My experience in the field as an engineer, manager and customer support allows me to quickly help my customers figure out solutions and where possible even implement those solutions right away. A list of projects that I have worked on: * Developed a micro services based IoT Gateway with Python , and a matching user interface with Polymer , served from Node.js. * Developed several Android… Show more As a freelancer, I do different types of work : Contracts, Projects and on-site support. My experience in the field as an engineer, manager and customer support allows me to quickly help my customers figure out solutions and where possible even implement those solutions right away. A list of projects that I have worked on: * Developed a micro services based IoT Gateway with Python , and a matching user interface with Polymer , served from Node.js. * Developed several Android apps for custom logistics applications.* Ported Yocto Linux and Android OS to several SBC's based on NXP , TI and Intel SOC's. * Created a front end for an enterprise grade VOIP system based on Freeswitch and Skype. User interface design with Polymer. * Designed and developed a diagnostics control panel for a POS system - with C++ and QT5.* User interface on a very small LCD screen for a custom built DVR recorder (with QT5) * Android App for digital signage using the MQTT protocol.* Developed firmware for a TI C3200 IoT module , using the MQTT protocol. * Ported Android to a mobile POS device with Barcode readers, RFID and Smartcard reader.* Created a cross platform C api for an FPGA based gaming machine controller. * Written in QT/C++ control protocol and userinterface for tablet PC functions. ( Embedded Controller). * Utility for Linux, to flash MAC addresses to a NIC.* Designed a modular production testing software (QC) for embedded systems (on the assembly line) - easy to use testing and data gathering using a server. OS images booting from PXE. * Written an Android App for home automation using BLE sensors and actuators. Show less

Lead a small team of software and firmware engineers. The team provided support to several other departments for problem solving/debugging of hardware issues. Main tasks were : * Create/maintain operating system images for Window CE embedded.* Create/maintain operating system images for embedded Linux.* Create/maintain operating system images for Windows XP embedded.* Develop utilities , drivers and more for embedded development kits.* Provide sales department support… Show more Lead a small team of software and firmware engineers. The team provided support to several other departments for problem solving/debugging of hardware issues. Main tasks were : * Create/maintain operating system images for Window CE embedded.* Create/maintain operating system images for embedded Linux.* Create/maintain operating system images for Windows XP embedded.* Develop utilities , drivers and more for embedded development kits.* Provide sales department support for pre-sales activities.Created :* Utilities and drivers for specific silicon or I/O components on the products of the company (Industrial/embedded SBC')* Showcase software for an in-vehicle computer.* Abstraction layer and cross platform API for Watchdog, Digital I/O, Hardware monitor and flash EEPROM chips. * Installation scripts for deployment of embedded images. * Write drivers for touch screens. * Firmware for LCM modules connecting to headless servers. Using AVR microcontroller and Linux LCDPROC on the system side.* Developed a bootloader that loads a Linux kernel from BIOS. * Developed Windows and Linux drivers for an FPGA based gaming machine controller. Show less

* Main task was to create development kits for embedded Linux, to ship with some of the company's products (modular embedded computers). * Developed Coreboot images for embedded computers.* Developed Linux drivers for custom I/O on embedded computers. (Components such as digital I/O , Flash , etc )

* Create, maintain and customize embedded Linux images for various single board computers using Intel , AMD , VIA , National Semiconductor and Transmeta chip sets.* Developed a custom installer for rapid deployment of embedded Linux images to flash ROM. Mainly using Python and C. * Modified Coreboot(LinuxBIOS) roms for company boards. * Setup several showcases with Linux PDA based desktops in QT/GTK. * Designed firmware and utilities for an LCM module (for servers)

* Created and maintained a Linux system for an Intel StrongARM based single board computer. * Develop a web based user interface for a NAS device with PHP. Including userinterface for mail service, FTP , SAMBA and NFS storage. * Setup clusters of COTS systems for increasing compile speed.

* Develop server side scripts for Customer Relationship Management systems.* Prepare Linux systems with Oracle databases and in-house developed Java services. * Setup version control server and redesign the user interface. * Develop demonstration scripts on a CRM system for sales activities.