Senior Embedded Developer

MICHAEL VARTANIAN

Commerce Township, Michigan ***90 248-***-****

****.*********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/michaelvartanian github.com/mvartani76

SENIOR INTERNET OF THINGS AND EMBEDDED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT Semiconductors Software Mobile Signal Processing Data Science Embedded Startups Highly skilled Embedded Software Developer with extensive experience in designing and developing software for various microcontroller and DSP cores from leading manufacturers, including STMicroelectronics, NXP, Qualcomm/CSR (Kalimba), Nordic, Renesas, and Infineon. Proficient in C, C++, assembly, and Python, with a focus on signal processing, machine learning, and IoT development utilizing cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. Demonstrates deep expertise in peripheral communication protocols like I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART, delivering robust and optimized embedded solutions.

− Business Development − Full Stack Expertise − Signal Processing − Project Management

− Innovation Management − Embedded Development − Data Science / ML − Corporate Strategy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SONICAL SOUND SOLUTIONS, San Mateo, California 2021 to Present Sonical is revolutionizing the way we hear. In the same way you use apps on your phone, Sonical is putting apps in your ears by developing a powerful compute engine along with an intuitive operating system and framework specifically designed for audio and health applications. Sonical has secured ~$4M in seed funding. Founder / VP Developer Solutions

• Define and build the Sonical third party development systems o Built ARM and Tensilica/Cadence based hardware development kits o Built various hardware modules to interface with development kits

Renesas, ESS, TI, and Analog Devices audio codecs

Knowles, ST, TDK, and Vesper MEMs Microphones

Bosch and TDK InvenSense IMUs

o Designed and implemented cross platform, stream optimized real time operating system

• Manage developer support, online tools, forums, documentation, etc. o Built and scaled the ecosystem from a few partners to currently over 300 software and hardware partners o Maintain multiple SDKs and APIs through git

DSP CONCEPTS INC., Santa Clara, California 2020 to 2021 DSP Concepts Inc. is the leading provider of Audio Development Tools and IP for creators of audio-enabled products. DSP Concepts’ technologies are used by major Automotive and Consumer OEMs and power over 30 million products world wide. Director of Strategic Partnerships

• Developed and managed go to market plans and strategies for key global semiconductor partner accounts o Coordinated marketing, engineering development, and world wide training to partners

• Managed 3rd Party Partner Program for Audio Weaver Platform LOCALLY.IO (formerly DIGITAL2GO MEDIA NETWORKS), Commerce Township, Michigan 2016 to 2020 Chief Product Officer / Co-Founder

As with all startups, founder position requires the individual to perform at the highest level across many functional areas. Daily activities include but are not limited to designing and implementing machine learning algorithms, developing mobile applications, planning product roadmaps and driving development using agile methodologies, creating investor summaries and pitch decks to secure funding, and making sure the team’s email is up and running.

• Secured $3.25M in Seed / Series A funding

• Designed and built consumer engagement and marketing intelligence platform with associated mobile SDKs o Associated with 1200+ mobile applications

o ~80M DAUs, ~200M MAUs, and >100B total records

• Drove > $1M in revenues from 15 customers and partners

• Sold IP to Loop Insights October 2020

MICHAEL VARTANIAN ****.*********@*****.*** PAGE TWO QUALCOMM INCORPORATED, Auburn Hills, Michigan 2015 to 2018 Senior Business Development Manager

• Drove “Internet of Things” (IoT) channel marketing / sales support / demand creation strategy o Delivered worldwide integrated channel delivery and developer program

• Led delivery of IoT Channel marketing materials, sales training, and tools for all aspects of the channel o Direct and indirect partner marketing programs

o VARs, Distributors, and DMR Sales teams

• Led, directed and managed external consultants, agencies, and other third-party vendors o Ensured flawless execution of IoT Channel campaigns and programs o Enabled customers to easily build their IoT connected product using Qualcomm silicon and services

• Partnered closely with business units and sales teams to build solid and consistent marketing programs and strategies

• Tracked and analyzed program data/indicators to improve program impact CAMBRIDGE SILICON RADIO (acquired by QUALCOMM INCORPORATED), Auburn Hills, Michigan 2005 to 2015 Senior Business Development Manager 2014 to 2015

• Led the worldwide business development effort for CSR’s Service Delivery Platform (CSDP) o Tracked and analyzed program data / indicators to improve program impact

• Led the initial due diligence / analysis used by CSR executive team to sell the company to Qualcomm for $2.4B

• Managed the development and collaboration efforts for the companywide innovation portal o Funneled innovation from all levels of the company to drive future looking advanced technology development o Improved business processes, added features / improvements to existing products, and derived new use cases for existing and future products

o 850 ideas, 205 submitters, 5 funded projects

Senior Corporate Development Manager 2012 to 2014

• Developed and managed company wide financial market models and market research database used for investor and executive presentations

• Led initial stage financial valuation, technical due diligence, and strategic analysis for small to medium sized M&A activities o DDFA class D audio product line acquisition from Zetex Semiconductor o MAP-X DSP product line acquisition from Trident Semiconductor o Mobile handset wireless connectivity business divestment to Samsung Electronics for $310M Corporate Strategy Analyst 2009 to 2012

• Selected from a group of 800 engineers to be part of the corporate strategic planning group

• Supported head of strategy in development of strategic plan during acquisitions o SiRF Technology, Inc., Zoran Corporation, and APT-X

• Led strategy analysis and preparation of board and executive team recommendations for 5 year plans Senior DSP Software Engineer 2005 to 2009

• Led worldwide Kalimba DSP technical training programs in several countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing efficiency savings of >$10M

• Led technical development of strategic CSR eXtension Partner Program that brought third party software processing to the CSR platform, generating additional annual revenue of >$2M

• Managed worldwide technical support program for 5 mobile handset OEMs and >20 Tier 1 suppliers with total annual revenue of >$75M

MICHAEL VARTANIAN ****.*********@*****.*** PAGE THREE ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS

CLARITY TECHNOLOGIES (acquired by CAMBRIDGE SILICON RADIO) - DSP Software Engineer 2001 to 2005 Designed and developed handsfree audio algorithms for proprietary DSP core. BONCOR MEDICAL, Bingham Farms, Michigan 2022 to 2023 BonCor Medical is a connected consumer medical software/device company enabling seamless and intuitive connections between providers and patients.

Hardware Development Director

• Led the hardware development and architecture for consumer medical and wellness devices o Designed 2 and 4 layer RF PCBs using KiCAD

• Optimized component selections for MCUs and various sensors to maximize performance and minimize power consumption

COMPANYTRAK / V2SOFT, Troy, Michigan 2020 to 2021

CompanyTRAK is the leading solution to help with Self-Declaration, Social Distancing, Contact Tracing and Data Collection. Lead Solution Integrator

• Led development of multiplatform social distancing / contact tracing mobile application and BLE tag inventory

• Led integration of UWB based employee tracking solution using Quuppa Positioning Engine FREELANCE, Commerce Township, Michigan 2015 to Present Selected Projects

Smart Home Automation System

Technologies: Raspberry Pi 3, AWS (IoT, Lambda, Cognito), WiFi, BLE, TensorFlow Lite, Amazon Alexa, iOS Swift

• Developed a smart home automation system leveraging Raspberry Pi 3 for control and monitoring, integrating various sensors (Hall effect, photoresistors), cameras, and wireless communication modules (WiFi, BLE)

• Deployed AWS IoT for remote device communication, with Lambda for cloud logic and Cognito for secure access

• Created a native iOS app to control and monitor the system using AWS SDKs, enabling seamless integration with cloud infrastructure

• Implemented a TensorFlow Lite model for on-device wake word and built a voice interface using Amazon Alexa for hands-free command and control

32-Channel Audio Playback System

Technologies: Raspberry Pi 4, Python, Cython, ALSA, Numpy, Sounddevice, PipeWire, SPI, XMOS USB, TI PCM1690, MQTT

• Designed and developed a 32-channel audio and MIDI playback system with a graphical menu interface controlled via rotary encoder and push buttons

• Programmed the LCD display and activity/meter LEDs using SPI

• Developed and optimized Python/Cython audio playback code with ALSA, Numpy, Sounddevice, and PipeWire, achieving minimal latency and fast startup times

• Integrated XMOS USB controller and TI PCM1690 DAC for high-quality audio output

• Built mobile applications to interface with the device over MQTT Wireless Exterior Landscape Lighting Solution

Technologies: Zigbee, Microchip PIC32 MCU, C/C++, React Native

• Engineered a wireless landscape lighting system using Zigbee (mesh topology) for reliable communication between fixtures and controllers

• Utilized Microchip PIC32 MCUs for hardware control, enabling energy-efficient, remotely controlled lighting across large outdoor spaces

• Designed and developed cross platform mobile application using React Native to control the landscape lighting MICHAEL VARTANIAN ****.*********@*****.*** PAGE FOUR EDUCATION

Master of Arts (MA), Digital Media Design, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, Massachusetts Master of Business Administration (MBA), UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan Bachelor of Arts (BA), Performing Arts and Technology, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan PATENTS

• Alves, Rogerio; Yen, Kuan-chieh; Vartanian, Michael; Gadre, Sameer. Method and Apparatus for Improving Intelligibility of Audible Speech Represented by a Speech Signal. U.S. Patent 8,321,215, filed Nov 23, 2009, and issued Nov 27, 2012

• Alves, Rogerio; Yen, Kuan-chieh; Vartanian, Michael; Gadre, Sameer. Speech Intelligibility. U.S. Patent 8,489,393, filed November 23, 2009, and issued July 16, 2013

• Vartanian, Michael. Method for Embedding Product Information in Video Using Radio Frequency Information. U.S. Patent 9,712,761 filed May 28, 2014, and issued July 18, 2017

• Golota, Jeffrey; Mohr, Eric; Anthony, Daniel; Muhsen, Ammar; Vartanian, Michael. Dynamic Lighting System. U.S Patent 9,894,146 filed November 16, 2014, and issued February 13, 2018

• Tomsa, Bernard; Vartanian, Michael. Method and Apparatus for Context Based User Interface Presentation. US Patent Application 201********, filed November 12, 2014. Patent Pending SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Ability to leverage technical background in the discussion and implementation of corporate strategic initiatives

• Excellent coding abilities in C / C++, Python, MATLAB, and various assembly languages

• Competency with the following microcontroller and DSP platforms: STMicroelectronics (STM32), NXP (i.MX, LPC), Qualcomm/CSR (Bluetooth, Wireless, Kalimba), Nordic (nRF), Renesas, Analog Devices, Infineon

• Expertise with peripheral communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I2S, UART) and embedded operating systems

• Well versed in both front and back end coding languages and frameworks such as HTML5 / CSS, PHP (Laravel, CakePHP), Javascript (React), jQuery, node.js, JSON, Ajax, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Objective C, Swift, Kotlin, Go, and Lua

• Very familiar with cloud services platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch

• Deep understanding of software process and methodology using JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, GitHub, etc.

• Significant experience with EDA and electronics CAD software such as KiCAD, EasyEDA, Eagle, and Altium

• Experience using offshore PCB manufacturing to quickly and efficiently bring hardware designs to market

• Involved in open source software / hardware community with years of experience developing Internet of Things / Cloud Based applications / projects using several open source devices such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Beagle Bone Black, and Intel Edison – Host IOT-Detroit Meetup with ~ 1,900 members

• Mentor for graduate level entrepreneurial finance classes at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, serving on the advisory board for several startups in the Southeast Michigan area

• Highly accomplished musician, frequently playing as a session musician for leading artists

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