Platform software lead and Embedded Linux platform development. Technologies included: Embedded Linux kernel, U-Boot bootloader, coreboot (open source x86 BIOS), cross-compilation toolchain creation, and build scripting for a wide variety of hardware platforms like x86, PowerPC, and ARM.

• Designed and developed a wide variety of Embedded Linux solutions for avionics products in the commercial and military aerospace domains
• Served as Agile Product Owner and performed associated duties such as scoping work, building backlogs, and managing engineering resources
• Performed formal bidding for incoming projects and lead technical execution
• Served as Co-Lead in Embedded Linux for the enterprise-wide education program, providing training and organizing events
• Mentored for new hires and internship programs across several years and oversaw specialized summer internship projects

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Integrated Wireless Airport Communication System - Airbus 350

• Performed hardware bring-up of a custom Single Board Computer, performing FPGA design, bootloader customizations, and Linux kernel integration
• Served as Platform Software Lead, overseeing technical execution of the project
• Supported hardware schematic and supplier factory process reviews
• Participated in customer reviews and product demos

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• March 2019 :  Department Extra Miler Award

Embedded Linux and BSP developer for x86, PowerPC, and ARM-based systems. Participation in complete software lifecycle from design, prototyping, integration, support, release, and addressing all field issues.

• Developed tools and processes for performing software build verification which reduced time to release by weeks
• Collaborated with the open source community to drive change in open source projects used by the organization
• Engaged with international and interdisciplinary teams to align schedule and provide support

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Test Software Solution - Product Neutron Testing at LANSCE

• Designed, implemented, and facilitated a complete software test solution for Neutron Exposure testing of storage media
• Developed Embedded Linux environment and test application for exercising storage media
• Created an interactive GUI with event logging, power control, and networking features using Qt5 and Python
• Attended and executed test event at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center
  

Supplier IP Transfer

• Facilitated the collection, organization, and transfer of third party supplier IP upon their bankruptcy to mitigate production risks
• Adapted and integrated supplier production processes into the factory and meet critical delivery schedule requirements

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• 2018 : Supply Chain Achievement Award Finalist

Embedded programming of PIC microcontrollers and PIC programmers.

• Developed features for the Custom Computer Services proprietary C compiler for PIC microcontrollers
• Developed firmware for PIC programmers to support a wide variety of programming algorithms
• Maintained DLL support for a custom, C-aware IDE
• Performed new release testing of PIC-based development kits

Student technician working for the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

• Maintained laboratories and test equipment
• Inspected and repaired test equipment and student projects
• Organized and cataloged component inventories
• Remodeled and updated laboratories with modern test equipment