Alexandru A.
Contractor
Experience
Contractor
Shruggie
MXT Creation – Create BSPs for Renesas RZ/V DRP AI SoC families (RZV2L, RZV2M(A))
Technologies used: Yocto, Python, Shell
MXT Creation – Train and deploy AI computer vision models on Renesas RZ/V DRP AI SoC families
Technologies used: Python & C++ for apps, C for camera sensor drivers
STIHL – Features and performance improvements for the iMOW (lawn-mower robot) launched in 2023
Technologies used: C++ for apps
Ateme – Rework of a TS muxer library for a HW video encoder
Technologies used: C++
Allegro DVT (through Deviqon Labs) – Continue work on emulator for HW IP designs
Technologies used: C++
BrightGrove (consultancy group) – Develop platform for a new line of smart TVs
Technologies used: Buildroot, Android, C/C++
MathWorks – Kernel support for RF applications
Technologies used: C for Linux kernel drivers
Senior Software Engineer
Deviqon Labs
- Write software aimed at services for the streaming & television industry
Clients:
Ateme (acquired Anevia) – Create and extend software for video/audio/TV streaming and DRM
Technologies used: C++
Allegro DVT – Create emulator for HW IP designs (for video decoders)
Technologies used: C++
Linux Kernel Engineer
Analog Devices GmbH
- Work on Linux kernel drivers for Analog Devices parts (ADCs, DACs, accelerometers, IMUs)
- Enhance the Linux kernel to better support Analog Devices parts
- Continuously interact with the Linux kernel community by submitting changes
- Perform internal code reviews for new changes added to the Analog Devices kernel repository
Technologies used:
- Xilinx Zynq 7 series: ZedBoard, ZC706, ZC702
- Xilinx ZynqMP series: ZCU102, ZU11EG
- Intel/Altera Arria10 SoC
- C for Linux kernel/baremetal drivers
- C++ for Scopy
- DeviceTree for configuring boards for the Linux OS
Co-maintainer
mstpd
- Co-maintain the mstpd package/code-base (Multiple Spanning Tree Daemon) with other developers
- Technologies used: C
Contributor
OpenWrt
- Contribute patches to core OpenWrt, an embedded Linux distribution for routers
- Maintain several packages in the OpenWrt packages feed
- Technologies used: Shell, Makefile, C for drivers
Embedded Software Engineer
Ocedo / Riverbed Technology
- Develop and maintain software modules and drivers for network gateways, switches, and access points
- Integrate 3G/4G connectivity in gateways
- Integrate Spanning Tree (STP) and Link-Layer Discovery (LLDP) protocols in switches
- Support Broadcom switch chips
- Perform internal code reviews
Technologies used: C for applications and Linux kernel drivers, Shell, Makefile, STP, LLDP, Jenkins
DevOps for internal tooling
Betfair.com
- Maintain and support internal tools: GitLab, Perforce, SVN, Jenkins, Confluence, JIRA, Fisheye, Fortify
- Automate deployment processes using Jenkins CI, Chef, and Puppet
Embedded Software Engineer for Automotive
EBS Romania (NTT Romania)
- Develop software and documentation for Continental Automotive instrumentation clusters
- Technologies used: C
Software Engineer
NSpyre Romania (Capgemini Romania)
- Write software modules and documentation for controlling highly complex industrial machines for ASML
- Technologies used: Python, NumPy, SciPy
Software Engineer
National Instruments Romania
- Work on PharLap RTOS: write drivers for Ethernet cards for PXI products
- Develop and maintain the TCP/IP stack on PharLap
- Add advanced debugging features to PharLap OS for network issues
- Maintain LabVIEW network primitives across Windows, macOS, Linux, PharLap, and VxWorks
Summary
Embedded software developer, primarily skilled in C, shell, some Python, some automation, and some various other topics. Contributor to various open-source projects (Linux kernel, OpenWrt, and other).
Linux kernel contributions: roughly 430+ authored (with various email addresses).
More recently, I started doing Computer Vision with AI model training (YOLO, HRnet) and getting them to work on embedded devices.
Skills
- C 15+ Years
- Embedded 15+ Years
- Python 4+ Years
- Linux 7+ Years
- C++ 5+ Years
- Drivers 7+ Years
- Shell/bash 7+ Years
- Devops/ci 4+ Years
- Yocto 4+ Years
- Buildroot 5+ Years
- Computer Vision 1+ Years
- Ai Model Training
- Ai Model Inference
- Yolo
- Hrnet
Languages
Education
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Computer Science Department (English Section) · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
„Mihai Eminescu” High School – Satu Mare
Mathematics and Informatics (English Section) · Satu Mare, Romania
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