Embedded Linux & IoT Lead

Profile

Senior technology executive with 20+ years of experience in embedded systems, enterprise messaging platforms, and scalable IoT cloud architectures. Specialised in Yocto-based Embedded Linux (NXP i.MX93, Variscite), STM32 microcontrollers, Nordic Semiconductor BLE, CI/CD, and secure cloud-native IoT platforms. Hands-on experience with SoCs, microcontrollers, electronics, and wireless technologies including BLE and 4G/5G. Strong background in solution architecture, performance engineering, non-functional requirements, high-availability systems, and secure IoT backends. Uses modern AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate architecture validation, software development, and rapid prototyping. Proficient in C, C++, Python, and GitHub-based development workflows. Operates at architecture and technical leadership level, combining hands-on engineering with mentoring and leading distributed development teams to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer
   Smart energy & IoT company
   2014–present

   Leads the architecture and development of embedded Linux, IoT, and cloud platforms for smart energy and connected solutions. Architected Yocto-based Embedded Linux (NXP i.MX93, Variscite), established CI/CD pipelines, and designed secure cloud backends and IoT architectures. Delivered solutions spanning micromobility, EV charging, demand response, smart thermostats, and large-scale EU innovation projects while mentoring distributed engineering teams.

2. Lead Developer / Solution Architect
   Large technology company
   1999–2013

   Architected high-volume enterprise messaging platforms supporting SMS, MMS, and e-mail services. Led solution architecture, performance engineering, security, and Linux migrations while coordinating international development teams and delivering highly available carrier-grade systems.