25+ Years Embedded Systems Engineer

Glauco Marcos Vianna de Paula

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/glauco-electronic-engineer Embedded Systems Engineer with 25+ years of experience in firmware and hardware development, focused on IoT and connected devices.

Strong background in low-power embedded systems, wireless communication (LoRa, NB-IoT, LTE-M), and end-to-end product development — from concept and prototyping to certification and production. Experienced in C/C++, RTOS (FreeRTOS), Linux-based systems, and microcontrollers such as STM32 and ESP32. Proven ability to deliver robust, scalable, and production-ready embedded solutions. Education

MBA Executive FGV 2001 - 2003

B. Sc. Electrical Engineering UFMG 1993 - 1998

Technical Skills

Embedded Development:

• C, C++, Python, Shell Script

• FreeRTOS, Bare Metal, Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers & Hardware:

• STM32, ESP32, PIC, AVR, LPC

• PCB Design (Altium, Eagle), prototyping and validation Wireless & IoT:

• LoRa, NB-IoT, LTE-M, SigFox, GNSS, Wi-Fi

Communication Interfaces:

• SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-485, USB

Other:

• Anatel certification, system integration, field deployment Experience

Development Engineer

Cmos Drake 2025 Nov – 2026 Apr

Developed firmware and reviewed hardware design for a CPAP medical device Firmware Engineer

Fitec 2024 Sep – 2025 Oct

Developed firmware for a 3-phase voltage regulator system Development Engineer

Getrak 2016 Jun – 2024 Jul

• Designed and developed IoT tracking devices using LoRa, SigFox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M

• Implemented low-power firmware optimizing battery-operated devices

• Developed embedded software in C/C++ for STM32 and ESP32 platforms

• Designed hardware and PCB prototypes using Altium and Eagle

• Led end-to-end product development: concept, prototyping, validation, and production

• Conducted Anatel certification enabling product commercialization in Brazil Key Projects:

• LoRa Beacon Tracker – ultra-low-power asset tracking device with encrypted RF communication

• SigFox/Wi-Fi Hybrid Tracker – location system combining RF and Wi-Fi positioning

• NB-IoT/LTE-M Vehicle Tracker – GNSS-enabled device for real-time fleet monitoring Development Engineer

Strider 2015 May – 2016 Apr

Developed a pilot project for tracking tractors using ZigBee technology on a coffee farm in Bahia, Brazil Lead Development Engineer

Empresa 1 2000 Feb – 2015 Apr

• Led development of embedded systems for electronic ticketing and payment solutions

• Developed firmware for embedded devices and system integration

• Coordinated technical teams and defined system architecture Key Projects:

• Large-scale electronic ticketing systems deployed in multiple cities in Brazil and Latin America

• Embedded payment and validation devices (RF, smart cards, biometrics) Trainee Engineer

Lucent - Batik 1997 May – 2000 Jan

Trainee engineer working on DSP projects, developing time-critical assembly code and supporting hardware, firmware, and telecom system deployment

Professional Development

• “Embedded System Design using UML State Machines” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy (2024)

• “ARM Cortex M Microcontroller DMA Programming Demystified” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy

(2024)

• “Linux Device Driver Programming” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy (2024)

• “Embedded Systems Programming on ARM Cortex-M3/M4 Processor” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy

(2023)

• “Mastering RTOS: Hands on FreeRTOS and STM32Fx with Debugging” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy (2023)

• “Foundation of Microcontrollers” - Udemy (2023)

• “STM32Fx Microcontroller Custom Bootloader Development” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy (2022)

• “Mastering Microcontroller: Timers, PWM, CAN, Low Power” – FastBit Embedded Brain Academy (2022)

• “Mastering Control Systems: Very basics to Advance for 2021” – Udemy (2021)

• “AVR Microcontrollers” – Microgenios (2020)

• “Electronics for Microcontrolled Projects” – Portal Microgenios (2019)

• “Bootloader in MPLAB X” – Portal Microgenios (2018)

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