I help startups transform proof-of-concepts into reliable, field-ready embedded systems. While others focus on making it work once for the demo, I build firmware that runs reliably for years across thousands of devices.
With deep experience across the embedded stack—from bare-metal control systems to secure IoT architectures—I bring proven solutions to whatever technical challenges your product faces, while building the modular foundation that lets your team iterate quickly as requirements evolve.
Solving real-world problems through robust and reliable embedded systems
I bridge the critical gap between "it works in the lab" and "it works in the field." From establishing quality standards to implementing robust error handling, I transform experimental code into firmware that handles real-world conditions across thousands of deployments.
Get your technical decisions right from the start. I guide tech stack selection, design modular architectures, and build the tooling and utilities that accelerate future development. The right foundation means faster iteration without technical debt.
I bring proven solutions across the entire embedded domain: real-time control systems, secure boot and OTA updates, ultra-low power optimization, encrypted communications, and edge ML. From bare metal to RTOS, from sensors to cloud connectivity—I deliver complete embedded systems that work reliably in production.
Recent projects and achievements
Transforming Unreliable Prototype into Field-Ready Product
Inherited bare-metal prototype with stability issues. Migrated to Zephyr RTOS, implemented comprehensive error handling and system health monitoring. Result: Stable firmware deployed across hundreds of agricultural sensors achieving 8-year battery life in harsh field conditions.
Ground-Up Development of Complete IoT System
Built complete firmware architecture for nRF91 cellular platform from scratch. Implemented secure boot, encrypted storage, and CBOR/CoAP communications. Developed both the device firmware and the Go backend server, including API design, authentication, and CoAP message handling for reliable long-term field operations.
Real-Time Control for First Responder Robotics
Developed robust PID-based differential drive control system enabling precise navigation in challenging environments. Implemented dynamic control regime switching for smooth transitions between driving modes. Built real-time motor control and encoder processing to deliver responsive, reliable robot movement on nRF5 bare-metal platform.
Production-Ready Foundation for Mission-Critical Hardware
Built complete embedded platform including secure bootloader with ECDSA authentication, OTA update system with digitally-signed firmware, and role-based API access control. Established CI/CD pipeline with automated signing and quality standards that enabled reliable field deployment.
Solving Complex RF Performance Issues
Investigated and diagnosed EMI issues degrading LTE RX sensitivity in production units. Led root cause analysis and identified necessary schematic changes to resolve interference. Managed external board layout contractor and defined revision requirements while minimizing design risk.
From Schematic to Scaled Production
Designed complete cellular irrigation controller from initial schematic through PCB layout, prototype bring-up, and production deployment. Executed full hardware design myself while architecting unified FreeRTOS platform supporting both new hardware and legacy systems. Improved OTA reliability and network availability across entire deployed fleet.
Core competencies and specialized skills
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