Feb 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Led a team of 5–6 developers for HAL, device driver, and framework implementation during the board bring-up phase of the Hero6 camera platform running on RTOS/Linux.
• Spearheaded post bring-up software design and development for embedded camera systems, ensuring robust performance and feature integration.
• Collaborated closely with SoC vendors, device vendors, and the CE team to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery across all phases of the project.
• Facilitated parallel development and support activities within the team, enabling efficient delivery of new features and issue resolutions.

Apr 2012 – Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Wi-Fi EAP-SIM Authentication System Design
• Designed a custom authentication mechanism replacing traditional RADIUS-based authentication with direct credential exchange to an EAP server.
• Analyzed and debugged issues at both router and server levels.
• Flashed routers with OpenWRT and successfully ported a customized, cross-compiled HostAPD.
• Resolved flashing and porting challenges during integration.
• Designed and implemented the EAP-SIM server and analyzed the EAP-SIM protocol for secure authentication.
• Developed JNI interfaces for payload exchange between native shared objects and Java applications.
• Camera Device Driver & Application Development
• Developed camera device drivers over I2C and integrated them into applications running on ThreadX (RTOS) and Linux.
• Worked on driver integration for Wi-Fi, storage, and display subsystems.
• Designed and implemented user interfaces for embedded applications.
• Sensor Fusion & VR Camera Integration
• Integrated Sensor Fusion FFE with embedded camera systems.
• Led development of VR camera drivers and corresponding applications.
• Developed device drivers for I2C and SPI-based peripherals.

Sep 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

• Collaborating with R&D Teams
• Actively engaged with the R&D team to evaluate and select hardware and software components for next-generation camera devices.
• Board Bring-Up & Schematic Review
• Leading board bring-up activities and schematic reviews for upcoming devices. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and debug device drivers for embedded peripherals such as PMICs, audio codecs, BOSCH EIS devices, MCUs, LCDs, and touch interfaces on the Socionext M9M A7 SoC architecture.
• Universal Validation Platform Development
• Partnered with the hardware team to design a generic, scalable platform for validating future components. This universal test platform ensures robust evaluation before integration into production products.
• Pre-Design Schematic Analysis
• Collaborated with the hardware team to conduct schematic reviews prior to design finalization, ensuring software feasibility and smooth integration.

Apr 2011 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr · Banglore

• Developed device drivers for Windows and Linux platforms, supporting a range of interfaces including I2C, PCI, and USB.
• Led debugging and issue resolution efforts related to DMA operations and data transfer rate optimization, ensuring reliable and efficient communication between hardware and software layers.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of both software and hardware resources to support driver development and system integration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of drivers into broader system architectures.