Software Engineer Senior

Kirk Hsin

Phone: 408-***-**** (Mobile)

**** **** *** **, *********, CA 94086

Email: ********@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-hsin-2b3822b

OBJECTIVE

Senior Software developer

SUMMARY:

Extensive Experience: Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of developing robust Windows applications, including kernel-level drivers and desktop applications.

Technical Expertise: Proficient in C++, Python, and scripting, with a strong focus on innovation, debugging complex issues, and leading technical projects.

Cross-Platform Development: Skilled in developing driver-to-GUI solutions for Windows, UNIX, and Linux.

Designed Network drivers, e.g., Wifi, Ndis, ITU802.11a/b

EXPERIENCE:

Principal Software Engineer, Yibon Company (June 2007 – Present):

oPioneered the development of an AI-enhanced platform for graphene battery innovation, securing significant funding through demonstrable advancements in performance and durability.

oEngineered a high-fidelity simulation system for rotary turbo engines, optimizing internal combustion across diverse fuel types and achieving substantial efficiency gains.

oDeveloped critical software tools that drastically reduced QA cycles and fortified kernel-level stability, showcasing expertise in low-level system optimization.

oImplemented optimized, low-level cryptography routines (vector, raster image, and TrueType font) for ARC/Mirror Plus, including rewriting Windows GDI for 16-bit fixed-point arithmetic and logic operations. Developed high-performance smart memory management for linked lists.

oArchitected and implemented kernel level GDI drivers, that improved graphic display performance.

Senior Software Engineer, Faroudja Labs Inc. (April 2006 – June 2012):

oDeveloped and deployed HDTV upconverter software drivers for FLI, Betacam, and MPEG-4 formats.

oCollaborated on the development and testing of broadcast solutions for HBO, Walnut Brothers, and Chicago Tribune TV, supporting 14x9 format, 1080i, and 720p resolutions.

oContributed to the company's receipt of a Technical Emmy Award and its successful IPO.

oSenior Software Engineer,

Hellobrain.com (Sept. 2005–July 2007):

oArchitected and implemented core e-commerce functionalities that drove substantial revenue growth, demonstrating a keen understanding of online business strategies.

oDeveloped and deployed advanced communication and remote access solutions, empowering users with seamless connectivity and support capabilities.

SKILLS:

Full-Stack Development: Proficient in C++, Python, and Java, with extensive experience in Windows application development.

UNIX/Linux Development: Expertise in kernel driver development, shell scripting, batch file automation, TCP/IP networking, SQL, HTML, Relational Database and Motif GUI development.

Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams.

Scalable & Secure Systems Design: Experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure system architecture.

Problem Solving & Debugging: Strong analytical and debugging skills, demonstrated through kernel driver development and QA tool creation.

Security Solutions: Experience in implementing and managing security solutions.

Education:

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

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