Bang Nguyen
San Jose, CA 95116
Phone #: ***-***-****, E-mail: **********@*********
LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bbnguyenus/
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 2014 – Present: MonstaTek LLC, San Jose, CA
Lead Engineer
- Work fully remote.
- Lead the software and hardware teams through development, test, and delivery of the product.
- Lead the code development, reviews, debugging, and bug fixes.
- Architect, develop, and maintain the FreeRTOS embedded firmware running on STM32H573 microcontroller.
- Design and implement drivers, bootloader, core firmware services, etc.
- Design and implement applications for RF wireless protocols (Sub-GHz) running on Silabs SI4463, infrared, bluetooth and wifi (ESP32), etc.
- Experiment, troubleshoot and test with new development boards.
- Collaborate with the outsourced software and hardware teams.
- Review, request changes and approve the hardware design from the hardware team.
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
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