Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer
Resume:
Krista Wolffe
Generalist Software and Firmware engineer, Learning is my passion
Tempe, AZ 85282
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
IoT Prototype Engineer
Stealth Startup-Tempe, AZ
July 2023 to July 2024
• designed and prototyped an ESP32 Bicycle Safety device fusing stereo thermopile arrays and a Rotational LIDAR sensor to prevent rear vehicular collisions
• Developed efficient algorithms for data processing, memory management, and power optimization
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages like C/C++ or Assembly
• Participated in system-level integration testing to ensure seamless operation of embedded systems
• Worked closely with product managers to define project timelines and deliverables Senior Developer
Cyberitas Technologies LLC-Phoenix, AZ
May 2022 to April 2023
• Designed and Developed a Jurisdiction Management and Configuration tool for Aristocrat Gaming (Slot Machine/Gambling industry)
• Removed a major pain point for Aristocrat Developers, saving 100s of hours of configuration and testing per jurisdiction and regulation alteration
• Visual Studio, DotNet, C#, MVC, Github as primary data store using GraphQL and Native API
• Identified areas for process improvement within the development lifecycle and implemented strategies to streamline workflows
• Researched emerging technologies and trends in the industry to recommend new tools or frameworks that could enhance productivity or improve user experience
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria for software development initiatives
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and QA analysts to gather requirements and develop innovative solutions IoT Engineer
Stealth mode Startup-Tempe, AZ
March 2019 to April 2022
• designed, prototyped, tested various devices for musicians using the ESP32 Platform
• Implemented firmware and software solutions to control hardware components and peripherals in embedded systems
• Performed debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware/software integration issues in embedded systems
• Utilized tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers to analyze system behavior and identify root causes of issues
• Integrated wireless connectivity modules (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) into embedded systems for IoT applications
Senior Developer
Cyberitas Technologies LLC-Phoenix, AZ
January 2004 to August 2016
• I designed, developed and tested MANY products here
• Firmware for Ecotality EV chargers (home, commercial, DC fast charge)
• Lead a small team designing, implementing, and testing the firmware and hardware interactions for Ecotality's EV chargers
• Designed and Wrote a high performance in memory database and search system for Century 21, ERA, Coldwell Banker Commercial and other Realogy brands, saving hundreds of thousands to millions in Oracle Server licenses and reducing hardware costs from 50+ servers to 5.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze user needs, and develop innovative solutions
• Developed efficient algorithms and data structures to optimize system performance and reduce response time by 350%
• Identified bottlenecks in the existing codebase and optimized critical sections to improve overall system efficiency by 600%
• Participated in agile scrum meetings to provide updates on project progress, discuss challenges, and propose solutions
• Collaborated with product managers to define project scope, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality software within tight deadlines
• Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems to enhance functionality and improve user experience
• Utilized version control systems (e.g., Git) for source code management and collaboration with team members
Education
University in Mathematics
Arizona State University-Tempe, AZ
September 2002 to June 2004
University in Computer Science/AI/ML
Binghamton University-Binghamton, NY
September 1994 to June 1995
Graduate Program for AI/ML
College in Computer Sco
Elmira College-Elmira, NY
September 1992 to June 1994
Minor in Music
Skills
• English
• SDLC
• JavaScript
• OOP
• Assembly
• C#
• Software development
• APIs
• Writing skills
• MVC
• SQL
• Python
• c
• C++
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