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Alberto Peyro

Embedded System Consultant

Alberto Peyro
Barcelona, Spain

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present
2 years 9 months
Spain

Embedded System Consultant

Sitel

  • Firmware architect/develop of multiprotocol gateway for SCADA system in power grid distribution networks, with support to up to 3k signals.

  • Processor used: Microchip ARM9 running ucLinux OS.

  • Communication interfaces: RS232/RS485, ethernet.

  • Protocols: Modbus, Procome, Prosa, IEC104.

  • Tools used: Netbeans IDE, Git.

  • Milestones: New expansion of functionalities previously developed to cover photovoltaic parks production monitoring gateway.

Aug 2022 - May 2023
10 months
Antwerp, Belgium

Embedded System Consultant (Contract)

Atlas Copco

  • Software architect/develop of IoT gateway for air compressor data transmission.

  • Processor used: Cortex M4 running Linux OS.

  • Communication interfaces: RS232/RS485, NB-IoT, ethernet, I2C, USB.

  • Protocols: MQTT, LwM2M.

Jul 2019 - Jul 2022
3 years 1 month
Spain

Embedded System Consultant

Sitel

  • Firmware architect/develop of multiprotocol gateway for SCADA system in power grid distribution networks, with support to up to 3k signals.

  • Processor used: Microchip ARM9 running ucLinux OS.

  • Communication interfaces: RS232/RS485, ethernet.

  • Protocols: Modbus, Procome, Prosa, IEC104.

  • Tools used: Netbeans IDE, Git.

  • Milestones: New developed gateway solution allowed the company to be more price/feature competitive compared with their previous solution and other competitors.

Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year 1 month
Spain

Embedded System Consultant

Ficosa

  • Electric charger designed using two processors: one ASIL C main processor for application logic and CAN communication, and one ASIL B DSP for H-bridge control.

  • Fixed deterministic scheduler implementation and added control algorithms: PI controller and 2P2Z.

  • Implemented digital filters and low-level ASIL B test routines at boot time (oscillator, PWM, ADC, March C for RAM memories).

  • Designed unit tests and debugged complex bugs (race conditions, aliasing on measurements).

  • Technologies: C2000 DSP processor from Texas Instruments, C and assembly, digital signal processing, automotive waterfall methodology (V), unit test, coverage metrics, MISRA C.

  • Tools: Eclipse IDE, AUTOSAR framework, VectorCast, MATLAB, Jira, SVN.

  • Milestones: Reworking crucial software modules (bootloader, deterministic scheduler, power control algorithm) boosted final product performance.

Feb 2008 - May 2018
10 years 4 months
Venezuela

Embedded System Consultant

Embedded System Consultant

  • Fiscal Memory: Architected, designed and developed an encrypted memory device for thermal receipt printers to store transactions for government tax audit. Technologies: microprocessor hardware design, PCB, firmware in C and assembly, AVR processors, RS232/UART, SPI, protocol definition, DLL in C++, XTEA and AES128 encryption, Whirlpool digital signature. Milestone: sales volume of +4000 units.

  • Keypad for fleet management user interface: Architected, designed and developed a truck driver interface to store route events and telemetry. Technologies: hardware design, PCB, firmware in C and assembly, AVR, FreeRTOS, UART, 1-Wire, SAE/CAN, LCD-4bit, protocol definition, DLL in C#, VBNET configuration software. Integration with Efora, Queclink, MixTelematics. Milestone: sales volume of 600 units (main customer Shell in Brazil).

  • Barcode system implementation for production control in CASTFILM BOPP lines: Architected, designed and developed a barcode system to register plastic film bobbin production. Technologies: VB6 application, Windows, AS400 integration, Zebra printers, Zigbee network with XBee modules, TCP/IP, Ethernet. Milestone: 8% production increase.

  • HMI implementation for operation and monitoring of BOPP bobbin production line: Architected, designed and developed a SCADA system replacing obsolete hardware. Technologies: Avr protocol gateway from Etherway to Modbus RTU, PCB, firmware, Azeotech SCADA. Milestone: 8% production increase.

  • HVAC system design for cinema operation optimization: Architected, designed and developed a gateway hardware and sensors to collect ambient and equipment data and send via TCP/IP to SNMP monitoring. Technologies: PCB, firmware, AVR, TCP/IP, Ethernet, RS232.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2008
11 years
Venezuela

Technical Sales Manager

Lucent Technologies

  • Technical sales lead for accounts Movilnet-Verizon (Venezuela), Setar (Aruba), Centenial (Puerto Rico).

  • Technical closure of offers and customer relationship support.

  • Defined technical strategies and supported project managers on awarded proposals.

  • Coordinated with internal product teams for feature requirements, material and sales forecasting.

  • Technologies: wireless network architecture (3GPP, CDMA, GSM), backhaul (PDH/SDH, microwave), backbone (IP/MPLS).

  • Milestones: three consecutive years in “Achievers Club” for exceeding sales expectations; first CALA region sale of Lucent SDHLR valued at $10M.

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
2 years
Venezuela

Intern

Intevep – PDVSA

  • Designed and developed an acquisition card for electrical measurement in rock cores from oil wells.

  • Defined measurement setup methodology using voltage pulses across parallel electrodes, opening new research paths correlating electrical and geophysical properties.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (11 years), Telecommunication (11 years), Transportation (10.5 years), Media and Entertainment (10.5 years), Energy (4.5 years), and Utilities (3 years).

Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Transportation
Media and Entertainment
Energy
Utilities

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (20 years), Customer Service (11 years), Sales (11 years), Operations (10.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Research and Development (2 years).

Product Development
Customer Service
Sales
Operations
Information Technology
Research and Development

Skills

  • Markets: Automotive, Industrial, Retail, Telecommunications

  • Firmware, Embedded Software, Embedded Hardware Design

  • System Integration

  • Embedded Hardware And Software Development

  • Programming Languages: Assembly, C, C++, Vbnet

  • Software Tools: Eagle, Vectorcast, Polyspace, Eclipse Ide, Visual Studio 2012, Avrstudio 6.2, Truestudio Atollic, Azeotech Scada

  • Operating System: Windows, Linux, Unix, Freertos

  • Communication Busses: Ethernet, Tcp/ip, Pdh/sdh, Ss7, Ip/mpls, I2c, Spi, 8bit, Ethernet, Tcp/ip, Zigbee, Wifi, Modbus, Io-link, 1-wire, Can

  • Lab Tools: Voltmeter, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Ice Debugger, 3d Printers

  • Database Platforms: Mysql, Windows Server, Ws Compact Edition

  • Wireless Network Architecture (3gpp Standard, Cdma And Gsm)

  • Backhaul Networks (Pdh/sdh, Microwave Links)

  • Backbone Networks (Core Routers Ip/mpls)

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Simón Bolívar University

Electronic Engineer · Venezuela

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Where is Alberto based?

Alberto is based in Barcelona, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alberto speak?

Alberto speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alberto have?

Alberto has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Alberto has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Alberto may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alberto be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alberto would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded System Consultant, Embedded System Consultant (Contract), Technical Sales Manager.

What is Alberto's latest experience?

Alberto's most recent position is Embedded System Consultant at Sitel.

What companies has Alberto worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alberto has worked for Sitel and Atlas Copco.

Which industries is Alberto most experienced in?

Alberto is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Telecommunication, and Transportation and Logistics. Alberto also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Energy, and Utility Services.

Which business areas is Alberto most experienced in?

Alberto is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Customer Service, and Sales. Alberto also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Alberto worked in recently?

Alberto has recently worked in industries like Utility Services, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alberto worked in recently?

Alberto has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Information Technology (IT).

What is Alberto's education?

Alberto attended Simón Bolívar University.

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Alberto is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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