Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Principal Contributor

Zohar Golan – Principal Embedded software engineer

Cell: (408) 718 – 2851

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

SUMMARY

Deep-Domain Embedded Systems and Hardware Integration Expert with 30 years of full-cycle product development experience, transitioning to a Senior Individual Contributor role. Proven track record in solving complex technical challenges and delivering hundreds of products across Imaging, Solar Energy, and Augmented Reality sectors. Key recent achievements include leading next-gen AR weapon sight development, AI-driven drone detection systems, and modernizing camera architectures using Embedded Linux/Yocto.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Embedded & OS: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Bare Metal, FreeRTOS, Android, NXP i.MX (IMX8MP, 93, 95), STM32, ARM, RISC-V.

• Languages: C/C++, Python, Java, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C#, .NET.

• Hardware/FPGA: System Architecture, Board Bring-up, FPGA Design (Xilinx, Altera), CPLD, High- Speed USB, CMOS Image Sensors.

• Applications/GUI: Gstreamer, Augmented Reality (AR), AI/Machine Vision, Visual Studio .NET WPF, MATLAB.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EOtech Santa Clara, CA Director of Software Engineering 01/2022 – 11/2025

• Next-Gen AR Development: Spearheaded design/implementation of a next-gen Augmented Reality (AR) weapon sight using C/C++ and Python on NXP application processors.

• Full System Integration: Served as Lead Individual Contributor for integration of ATAK, LRF, GPS, and IMU, and low-light imaging sensor.

• AI Innovation: Initiated and led development of the company’s first AI system for drone detection and modernized camera development using Embedded Linux/Yocto architectures.

• Technical Research: Validated System-on-Modules (SOMs) and components to meet aggressive performance goals from initial spec to customer acceptance. Intevac Photonics Santa Clara, CA Director of Software Engineering (Progression of Roles) 04/2009 – 12/2021 Held successive roles from Firmware Programmer and FPGA Designer to Team Lead and Director.

• Leadership & Architecture: Managed a team of firmware/software developers for night vision product lines and manufacturing test tools. Provided high-level technical architecture across a diverse camera portfolio.

• Hands-on Embedded Dev: Maintained deep technical involvement in C/C++ embedded firmware and C#/Python PC software development for high-performance night vision cameras.

• FPGA & Video Processing: Designed and integrated complex video processing blocks in FPGA using Verilog and Modelsim, optimizing image processing pipelines for low-light devices.

• Automated Testing: Designed .NET Windows GUI applications and Python scripts (and GUI) to automate hardware/firmware testing, interfacing with 20+ devices (GPIB, RS232, USB).

• Project Delivery: Successfully delivered multiple concurrent projects within budget and schedule, bridging the gap between hardware/software integration and final production. EIQ Energy San Jose, CA Hardware and Firmware Design Manager 01/2011 – 07/2012

• Renewable Energy Systems: Architected a wireless control system for solar arrays, incorporating Zigbee mesh networking and proprietary Power Line Communication (PLC).

• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Responsible for board design, MCU firmware, and Embedded Linux design for complex control units (Remote and local controllers). EDUCATION

B.Sc. in Electronics Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel 1990-1994

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