Florian Kubala - Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Devices)

Q: Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Mannheim, Germany .

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Device) at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Freelance and Roche Diabetes Care GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Mannheim, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

3 months

Germany

Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Device)

Freelance

Designed the migration path from a proprietary OS to Zephyr RTOS for an STM32WB55 based system.
Implemented a Proof of Concept (PoC) firmware to verify feasibility, real-time behavior, and memory usage on target hardware.
Defined software interfaces and adaptation layers to maintain compatibility with legacy test frameworks.
Provided a comprehensive technical report and detailed effort estimation, clarifying technical hurdles prior to full-scale development.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2025

12 years

Mannheim, Germany

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Roche Diabetes Care GmbH

Executed the full software development lifecycle (concept to V&V) for Class IIb medical device software, adhering to IEC 62304 Class C, and applied architectural segregation to decouple safety-critical functions from Class B domains.
Designed and implemented a serial interface to integrate third-party OTS/SOUP software with the nRF51 MCU, managing reliable data exchange.
Managed supplier communications regarding changes and bug fixes, providing active support during integration testing against the peer device.
Developed custom firmware for the nRF52 platform (Nordic SDK) to replace legacy OTS software, ensuring a seamless transition during nRF51 hardware migration.
Supported component selection and software porting for the transition from a 16-bit TI MSP430 MCU to a modern STM32U0 architecture.
Integrated an SPI-interfaced micropower differential angle sensor to enhance stepper motor control precision for accurate insulin delivery.
Integrated the Bluetooth Authorization Control Service (ACS) using X.509 certificates and AES-application-layer encryption to ensure secure device-to-phone telemetry and plug & play interoperability for Automated Insulin Delivery devices.
Provided comprehensive support during cybersecurity assessments (including penetration testing) by supplying test devices, documentation, and participating in remediation discussions, contributing to successful attestation by the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology.
Contributed technical documentation and support for FDA premarket submissions, CE marking technical files, and IECEE CB Scheme reports.
Participated in Bluetooth Low Energy standardization for Insulin Delivery Service (IDS) and Authorization Control Service (ACS) by engaging in technical discussions, developing prototypes, and executing interoperability tests.
Performed BLE qualification tests using the Profile Tuning Suite (PTS), documented rationales for waivers/deviations, and served as the technical liaison with the qualification consultant.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Development Engineer – Light Rail Vehicles

Bombardier Transportation GmbH

Conducted requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing of vehicle control software, primarily in IEC 61131.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

Embedded Software Engineer

Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe GmbH

Developed and documented automotive software components according to AUTOSAR methodologies, covering the entire lifecycle from specification and design through implementation, integration, and testing.

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented Freelance Embedded Software Engineer with 15 years of experience. More than 10 years of experience specializing in the development of safety-critical software (IEC 62304 Class C) for Class IIb medical devices, ensuring Functional Safety and compliance (ISO

Proven ability to deliver robust solutions from concept through V&V and market release, with key expertise in Cybersecurity, Bluetooth LE connectivity, and Low Power optimization.

Seeking challenging freelance projects in the MedTech industry requiring deep technical expertise and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Programming Languages: C (C99/c11/c18, Misra C:2023), C++, Python
Microcontrollers: Arm Cortex-m (M0, M0+, M4) With Extensive Development Experience Across Platforms From Nordic Semiconductor, Stmicroelectronics (Stm32), Microchip And Texas Instruments; Texas Instruments Msp430 With Experience On This Low-power Architecture
Medical Device Standards & Regulations: Iec 62304, Iso 13485, Iso 14971, Iec 60601-1, Fda Qsr (21 Cfr Part 820), Eu Mdr/ivdr
Development Tools & Ides: Iar Embedded Workbench, Gcc, Cmake, Vs Code, Eclipse, J-link
Version Control: Perforce, Git, Svn
Communication Protocols: Bluetooth/ble, Spi, Uart, I2c, Ethernet (Tcp/ip, Udp)
Hardware & Debugging: Logic Analyzers, Jtag/swd Debugging, Bluetooth Sniffer, Oscilloscopes, Nordic Power Profiler Kit
Methodologies: Agile (Safe), V-model, Waterfall
Documentation: Requirements Engineering (Srs), Software Architecture (Sad), Detailed Design (Sdd), Verification Plans & Reports, Risk Management File (Rmf) Contributions
Development And Documentation Tools: Sparx Enterprise Architect, Windchill (Ptc, Rv&s), Vectorcast, Klocwork, Jira, Confluence, Crucible, Ci/cd (Teamcity, Jenkins), Nunit

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2010

Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Computer Engineering · Friedberg, Germany · 1.2

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

Avaya-Tenovis GmbH & Co. KG

IT Specialist in System Integration · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional For Software Architecture – Foundation Level

Certified Professional For Medical Software - Foundation Level

Safety Expert Active Medical Devices

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Created

February 2026

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Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Mannheim, Germany.

What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Device), Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Development Engineer – Light Rail Vehicles.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Embedded Software Engineer (Medical Device) at Freelance.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Freelance and Roche Diabetes Care GmbH.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Healthcare.

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Florian's education?

Florian holds a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Florian have any certificates?

Florian has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Professional For Software Architecture – Foundation Level, Certified Professional For Medical Software - Foundation Level, and Safety Expert Active Medical Devices.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian will be available from February 2026.

What is the rate of Florian?

Florian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.