Building systems that bridge hardware and software
Highlights
Early-stage startup experience: First software engineering hire, built the foundational hardware processing and software stack (FreeRTOS/Autosar firmware, Yocto-based embedded Linux, and cloud architecture) that enabled scaling from concept to global deployments.
Vehicle integration at scale: Reduced EV battery pack integration timelines from over a month to ~1 week, enabling deployment across 9+ different OEM platforms.
Proven global impact: Software enabled multiple successful deployments across 3 continents, supporting 45k+ swaps, 1.2M+ MWh of energy delivered, and 730k+ miles driven.
System reliability & tooling: Delivered OTA, logging, and diagnostic frameworks on embedded Linux and microcontrollers that became the backbone for debugging, analytics, and fleet operations.
Test automation & validation: Led Linux hardware bring-up (kernel, drivers, device tree) and designed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups with Python/Robot Framework to emulate vehicle interfaces, enabling full pack testing, fault injection, and production validation.
Functional safety & cybersecurity: Applied ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 for automotive-grade safety and compliance.
Technical Expertise
Full-stack systems spanning hardware to cloud
Embedded Systems
Real-time systems, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux (Yocto), hardware bring-up
Middleware
Service orchestration, distributed systems, API management, system integration
Cloud Architecture
IoT device management, fleet management platform, remote operations support, data pipeline
Team Leadership
Building and scaling engineering organizations, mentoring talent, cross-functional collaboration
Career Progression
Education and professional journey
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UPenn
Master of Science in Embedded Systems Engineering
University of Pennsylvania (2011-2013)
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Qualcomm
Engineer → Senior Engineer, Boot Server Software
Linux kernel, firmware crash dumps, ARM64 debugging (2013-2017)
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Ample
Software Engineer → Director → VP of Engineering
First software hire, building battery swapping technology (2017-2025)