Firmware and Electronics Engineering (santa clara)

Bang Nguyen San Jose, CA 95116 Phone #: ***-***-****, E-mail: ***********@********* LinkedIn profile: ******************************* Objective: Seeking a position utilizing comprehensive experience in firmware and electronics engineering, and offering potential for career advancement.
Profile: - Experience in firmware development for Atmel 8051, Microchip PIC 8/16/32 bits, TI MSP430, STM32 Arm Cortex + FreeRTOS, Silabs SoC, embedded systems, etc.
using C/C++/Python, etc for Keil, IAR Embedded Workbench, MPLAB X, Code Composer Studio, Simplicity Studio, STM32Cube, Linux, etc.
- Experience in hardware design (schematic + PCB using Cadence Allegro) and implementation, prototyping, troubleshooting and debugging with lab equipment like oscilloscope/analyzer/meter, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP, etc.
and wireless protocols like Z-Wave, Zigbee, other Sub-GHz proprietary protocols.
- Experience in startup environment, remote or onsite work.
- Self-directed and self-motivated professional, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Professional Experience: Oct 2013 – Sep 2023: Johnson Controls - Qolsys Inc.
, Campbell, CA Sr.
Firmware Engineer - Develop firmware for home automation/alarm/security RF system including wireless security sensors, wireless security transceivers, security devices, etc.
- Design and build prototypes, simulators, test devices, test firmware to support QA, manufacturing.
- Develop algorithms for security devices.
- Develop bootloaders for microcontrollers.
- Develop device drivers for microcontrollers and SoC (Rockchip, Quectel, etc.
), - Research, design and implement proprietary wireless communication protocols.
- Prepare samples for FCC/UL certification.
- Prototyping, troubleshooting and debugging for hardware and firmware.
- Create engineering documents.
Sep 2010 – April 2011: Design Catapult Inc.
, Fountain Valley, CA Sr.
Electronics Engineer - Design and implement consumer products based on customers’ orders.
- Schematics and PCB layout (Cadence Allegro PCB).
- Firmware development.
- Prototyping and debugging.
- Design documentation.
- Some specific projects including E-Cigar, Hair Flat Iron, Serial Data Sniffer, Main Controller and Communication Interface Module for a new generation of a superficial x-ray equipment, etc.
- Some specific works including designing schematics, firmware development for CPU board, PCB layout, prototype board development and testing, defining communication protocols, TCP/IP/SPI/RS-232/RS-485 interfaces, replacing old components with equivalent RoHS-compliant parts, assessing off-the-shelf electronic parts and sub-assemblies, system analysis and documentation, etc.
May 2009 - August 2009: Melrok Corp.
, Santa Ana, CA Sr.
Firmware Engineer - Firmware development for energy measurement system and Zigbee device, using Keil/IAR for TI MSP430 and Analog Device 8051.
- Some specific works including data processing, data communication protocols, RS-232/SPI/I2C interfaces, LCD display, keypad, etc.
2004 - 2008: Artek Corp.
Sr.
Electronics Engineer - Design and implement custom projects using microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Firmware development using C/C++.
- Schematics and PCB layout (OrCad).
- Prototyping, troubleshooting and debugging.
- R&D, define system operation mechanism, communication protocols, make documentation.
- Some specific projects including Car Navigation System (using Silicon Labs microcontrollers C8051Fxxx), Embedded System MMBOX (using Technologic Systems TS-7250 ARM-based PC/104 Single Board Computer).
- Some specific works including hardware design and firmware development for CPU boards, TCP/IP/RS-232/SPI/I2C interfaces, LCD display, keypad control, wireless data error correction, etc.
2001 - 2004: Visco Joint Stock Sr.
System Engineer 2000 - 2001: Next Level Communications Electronics Engineer 1998 - 1999: Telephone Company Technical Management Engineer Education: - HCMC Polytechnic University, 1998, Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecom Engineering.
- HCMC University of Natural Sciences, 1997, Associate’s Degree in Computer Science I feel that my education and experience could be an additional value to your company.
I would appreciate an interview to discuss how my qualifications can best benefit the company.
Please feel free to email or call me.
Thanks for your consideration.
Bang Nguyen