- Embedded C/C++, Rust, Python

- RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX)

- IoT Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M

- Cloud Platforms: AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT

- Firmware Development & Debugging

- Secure Boot & Firmware OTA Updates

- Hardware Design & Embedded Debugging (JTAG, SWD)

- CI/CD Pipelines for Embedded Firmware

- Containerization & Microservices for SaaS Integration

**Soft Skills:**

- Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

- Agile & Scrum Methodologies

- Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

*Senior Embedded Systems Engineer*

*InnovateIoT Solutions, San Francisco, CA** | *June 2022 – Present

- Led development of a scalable embedded firmware architecture supporting over 1 million devices with OTA update capability, integrating with AWS IoT core.

- Designed secure bootloaders and encryption mechanisms ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO, IEC 27001).

- Collaborated with SaaS teams to enable real-time device telemetry visualization, reducing data latency by 30%.

- Implemented edge AI modules in firmware to perform local diagnostics, reducing cloud processing costs.

*Embedded Systems Engineer*

*NextGen IoT Tech, Austin, TX** | *March 2018 – May 2022

- Developed low-power, real-time firmware for industrial IoT sensors integrating MQTT and LwM2M protocols for seamless cloud connectivity.

- Optimized embedded Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stacks, improving connectivity stability by 25% under variable network conditions.

- Worked with hardware teams on integrating sensors and microcontrollers, validating firmware over complex hardware prototypes.

- Established automated firmware build and testing pipelines, reducing release cycle times by 20%.

*Firmware Engineer*

*BrightConnect, Boston, MA** | *January 2016 – February 2018

- Crafted firmware for home automation hubs, interfacing with Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi modules.

- Integrated security features including secure firmware OTA updates and encrypted device communication.

- Contributed to the shift toward SaaS-enabled control systems by developing REST API connectivity modules within embedded firmware.

**Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering**

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Graduated: 2015

- AWS Certified IoT Specialty (2023)

- Certified Embedded Systems Professional (CESP) – IEEE (2021)

- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) – ISC² (2022)

Cloud-Connected Remote Monitoring Platform

Led a project that embedded a custom IoT sensor module with real-time telemetry, working seamlessly with AWS IoT and SaaS dashboards, enabling predictive maintenance in manufacturing environments.

Firmware Over-The-Air Update System

Designed a secure OTA update mechanism allowing seamless firmware upgrades across thousands of deployed devices, incorporating blockchain-backed validation for integrity assurance.

Edge AI Diagnostics Module

Developed embedded machine learning models for anomaly detection in industrial sensors, reducing false alarms and enabling proactive maintenance, integrated via MQTT with SaaS analytics tools.

- Embedded IDEs: Segger Embedded Studio, PlatformIO, Keil MDK

- Continuous Integration: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions

- Version Control: Git

- Containerization & Virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes (for SaaS backend)

- Hardware Debugging: JTAG, SWD, Logic Analyzers

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)