Embedded Systems Engineer in Fintech

**Hard Skills:**

- Embedded C/C++, ARM Cortex-M/R, RISC-V architectures

- Real-time OS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX)

- Hardware-software integration & debugging (JTAG, Oscilloscopes)

- Secure element & hardware security modules (HSM) integration

- Protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, PCIe

- Cryptography: AES, RSA, ECC, TPM modules

- Low-latency data processing & optimization

- Firmware development for payment terminals & ATM modules

**Soft Skills:**

- Cross-team collaboration and Agile methodologies

- Problem-solving under high-pressure situations

- Technical documentation & stakeholder communication

- Continuous learning of emerging fintech hardware trends

*Senior Embedded Systems Engineer*

**FinSecure Technologies**, San Francisco, CA

Jan 2023 – Present

- Led development of a secure embedded hardware platform for tokenized mobile banking hardware devices, reducing transaction approval latency by 30%.

- Architected a real-time firmware update system over secure channels, improving system resilience and compliance with PCI DSS standards.

- Collaborated with cryptography teams to embed hardware-based encryption modules, significantly enhancing transaction security for embedded payment terminals.

- Conducted rigorous hardware testing and debugging, reducing field defect rates by 15%.

*Embedded Systems Engineer*

**PayWave Fintech Solutions**, Chicago, IL

Aug 2019 – Dec 2022

- Developed firmware for embedded card reader modules used in automated kiosks, focusing on transaction speed and security.

- Integrated ARM-based payment terminals with back-end banking systems via custom UART and Ethernet protocols, achieving seamless real-time data transmission.

- Implemented low-power modes and energy-efficient algorithms, extending device battery life by 20%.

- Participated in compliance audits and contributed to system documentation aligned with PCI and EMV standards.

*Junior Embedded Developer*

**SecurePay Innovators**, Boston, MA

Jun 2017 – Jul 2019

- Supported firmware development for secure transaction devices, focusing on hardware integration and protocol stack implementation.

- Assisted in upgrading embedded firmware to support new cryptographic standards, reducing vulnerabilities.

- Contributed to open-source IoT security stack improvements for embedded financial solutions.

**Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering**

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Graduated: 2017

- Certified Embedded Systems Professional (CESP) – 2022

- PCI PTS Hardware Security Module Compliance Certification – 2021

- Certified Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Expert – 2023

Secure Contactless Payment Terminal

- Developed a low-latency, PCI DSS-compliant embedded device utilizing RISC-V architecture, integrating hardware encryption modules with the firmware to facilitate rapid contactless transactions while ensuring compliance with international security standards.

Blockchain-Enabled Embedded Payment Device

- Led a project integrating blockchain cryptography into embedded firmware for hardware wallets, improving transaction traceability and security for small to medium-sized financial institutions.

- **IDEs**: Visual Studio Code, SEGGER Embedded Studio, Keil uVision

- **Hardware**: ARM Cortex-M/R, RISC-V, PCIe modules, TPMs, Secure Elements

- **Protocols**: SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN

- **Security**: Hardware encryption, TPM, Secure Boot, FIDO protocols

- **OS & Frameworks**: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX

- **English** (Fluent)

- **Spanish** (Professional Working Proficiency)