About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 347052
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ARCHITECT | C, ARM, AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEMS & IOT CONNECTIVITY
Core Expertise
- Embedded software architecture for autonomous machines and IoT-connected products across the full product lifecycle.
- C-based firmware development including bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and VxWorks real-time implementations.
- CAN communications design and implementation including SAE J1939, CANopen, and ISOBUS protocols.
- Functional safety and requirements-driven design using IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and model-based techniques.
- Technical leadership mentoring engineers and driving requirements, risk mitigation, release planning, and production launches.
Project Background
- Architected reusable software platforms for battery-powered autonomous commercial cleaning machines to accelerate product development.
- Designed embedded control and connectivity for a residential robotic lawn mower meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
- Led firmware development, verification, and production-launch testing for a medical imaging contrast media injector.
- Defined IoT, cellular, and Bluetooth architectures for a recreational vehicle platform enabling cloud connectivity.
- Delivered engine, hydraulic, and vehicle control software for agricultural and construction equipment improving diagnostics and reliability.
Key Skills
- C | C++ | Bare-metal firmware | FreeRTOS | VxWorks — extensive real-time embedded experience
- CAN/J1939 | CANopen | ISOBUS | RS232/485 — vehicle and industrial network expertise
- ARM Cortex-M7 (NXP RT1064/RT1024) | Cortex-A5 | AVR | PowerPC processors
- Hardware-in-the-loop | Oscilloscopes | Vector CAN tools | IAR Embedded Workbench usage
- Model-Based Systems Engineering | MATLAB/Simulink | state-machine control architecture design
- Functional safety standards: IEC 61508 | ISO 26262 | IEC 60730 compliance experience
- Requirements and ALM: JIRA | JAMA | Polarion | Visure | DOORS for traceability
- Version control and collaboration: Git | Bitbucket | Subversion in multi-engineer teams
Education
- B.Eng., Electrical Engineering — Technical University of Nova Scotia
- Diploma in Engineering — Dalhousie University
- Certificate, Architecture and Systems Engineering — MIT xPro
Awards & Recognition
- U.S. patent for smart scheduling methods for autonomous machine operation
- Circle of Excellence award for development and successful launch of an advanced turf spray control system
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned embedded software architect with 25+ years of hands-on C firmware development, system architecture, and production launches across autonomous machines, off-highway vehicles, and medical products. Proven record translating complex requirements into maintainable control systems, reducing warranty issues, and accelerating product readiness. Ideal for teams needing a strong technical leader who can return to hands-on embedded development and mentor engineering teams to deliver reliable products.
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