Software Engineer
Resume:
Cesar Nascimento
Software Engineer Embedded & Systems Specialist
Results-driven Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience in embedded systems, Linux platforms, networking, IoT, radar sensors, and ADAS. Expertise in modern C++, Rust, Golang, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes). Proven track record designing and optimizing firmware, drivers, and scalable solutions for marine, telecom, automotive, and inspection robotics industries. Passionate about secure boot processes, hardware-software integration, and delivering robust, production-ready systems.
Orlando, Florida - US
Key Skills & Technologies
Languages: C, Modern C++, Rust, Golang, JavaScript, Python, Assembly. Systems & Platforms: Embedded Linux, Linux Kernel, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Bare Metal, ONIE/SONiC, Docker, Kubernetes.
Domains: IoT, VoIP/SIP, Networking (SNMP, DHCP, IPFIX), mmWave Radar, ADAS/Autonomous Vehicles, Device Drivers, SDN Automation, Secure Boot (UEFI/EDK2). Tools & Protocols: GIT, JTAG, GDB, Wireshark, Oscilloscopes, MQTT, SPI/I2C/Serial, Asterisk AMI. Hardware: TI mmWave (AWR2944/1432/6432/6843), TDA4VM Jacinto, ESP32, BeagleBone Black, ARM. Professional Experience
Software Engineer
Edgetech Marine – Remote, Orlando, FL
June 2025 – Present
• Designing next-generation sonar products and applications using modern C++, Embedded Linux, Golang, and JavaScript.
Kernel Software Engineer
Hedgehog – Remote, Orlando, FL
April 2024 – June 2025
• Developed and optimized Linux-based networking solutions with ONIE and SONiC for open networking hardware.
• Built containerized CI/CD workflows leveraging Docker and Kubernetes.
• Enhanced system security and boot integrity using UEFI, EDK2, Secure Boot, and Rust.
• Contributed to SDN automation projects in Golang and C to enable scalable network virtualization. Senior Software Engineer
D3 Engineering – Remote, Orlando, FL
August 2022 – April 2024
• Architected software applications for Texas Instruments mmWave radar sensors (AWR2944, AWR1432, AWR6432, AWR6843).
• Maintained and extended multi-camera drivers on TI TDA4VM Jacinto processors for ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
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Senior Firmware Engineer
SPX Cues – Hybrid, Orlando, FL
April 2019 – August 2022
• Led design and development of new pipe inspection robot products and applications.
• Ported multithreaded C++/x86 embedded Windows application (SPI, I2C, serial) to Linux.
• Engineered stepper motor control system using BeagleBone Black and DM542T driver.
• Developed industrial sensor suite (temperature, humidity, pressure) on ESP32-S3 with MQTT integration (SEN0198, PT100, BME680/280).
• Built auxiliary monitoring subsystem for large-diameter pipe MSI using BeagleBone Black, Embedded Linux, Mongoose Web Server, JavaScript, and C.
• Maintained DaVinci-based digital camera firmware on embedded Linux; implemented OTA update/recovery and network monitoring tools.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
VizCo-US – On-Site, Bradenton, FL
March 2018 – April 2019
• Designed IoT water sensor and automatic shutoff valve firmware on TI CC3220 and ESP32
(FreeRTOS).
Embedded Software Engineer
LEGRAND – On-Site, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
May 2016 – December 2017
• Enhanced legacy home automation solution with new features.
• Developed iOS control app using JavaScript and Command Fusion API. Technical Team Lead
Datacom – On-Site, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
May 2009 – April 2016
• Led technical team, mentoring engineers and driving project delivery.
• Built Qt/C++ application for IP PBX extension monitoring/control via Asterisk AMI.
• Designed and maintained network protocol-based services (DHCP, RMON, SNMP, IPFIX/Flow, HTTP/HTTPS, SNTP).
Embedded Software Engineer
Intelbras – On-Site, São José, SC, Brazil
May 2000 – April 2009
• Developed firmware for VoIP/PSTN telecom systems in Assembly, C, and VxWorks.
• Created DTMF/FSK call identifier and programmable telephone firmware in Assembly.
• Integrated SIP gateways on ARM + Embedded Linux platforms for PBX connectivity. Education
Postgraduate Degree in Software Engineering – Univali, Brazil B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – UFSC, Brazil
Academic Research & Projects
• Design Patterns for Embedded Systems (Univali).
• Genetic Algorithms for Power Systems Planning (UFSC LabPlan).
• Biomedical Signals Sampling Systems (UFSC IEB).
• User Interfaces for Expert Systems (UFSC DAS).
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