Experience

Garrison Technology Ltd

October 2021 - Present

London, United Kingdom

Development and maintenance of Linux-based Yocto Systems, custom Board Support Packages (BSP) for ARM devices, and Android systems ensuring reliable and high-performance operation in production environments.
Contributed to Linux Kernel and U-Boot bootloader development for ARM SoCs, including driver and device tree creation, major and minor upgrades, performance and security optimizations.
Development and optimization of audio/video pipelines, delivering high performance multimedia solutions tailored for ARM architecture.
Conducted research and devised test strategies for innovative server appliances, driving advancements in system reliability and functionality.
Executed comprehensive verification and validation processes to ensure product quality, compliance with industry standards, and robust system performance.
Developed software tools to enhance project timeline visibility and proactively identify potential failures, minimizing risks of delays and improving overall project efficiency.

June 2021 — October 2021

London, United Kingdom

Designed and implemented a video streaming module for UAVs, ensuring efficient and reliable multimedia transmission.
Conducted research and resolved complex computer vision challenges to enhance UAV capabilities.
Developed a Visual Positioning System to serve as a failsafe mechanism for UAVs, ensuring reliable operation in areas with poor network connectivity or GNSS outages.
Researched and prototyped the use of Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) to improve UAV pose estimation accuracy.
Migrated the existing software stack from Python to C++14, optimizing performance, and security.

October 2018 — March 2020

London, United Kingdom

Served as a Teaching Assistant for courses in Software Development, Hardware Development, Software Architecture Design, and other Computer Science modules.
Provided in-class and out-of-class support to students, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex concepts.
Assisted teaching staff in conducting workshops, tutorials, and practical sessions, ensuring smooth delivery of learning materials.
Supported outreach initiatives by organizing and conducting after-school workshops for primary school students, fostering early interest in STEM.

October 2018 — February 2019

London, United Kingdom

Maintained and optimized the Linux software stack for various microscope models, ensuring system stability, functionality, and seamless operation.
Conducted research and contributed to the development of upgrade methodologies for seamless transitions to new hardware revisions.
Researched and prototyped A/B system OTA (Over-the-Air) update strategies for deployed microscopes, significantly improving upgrade resiliency and mitigating the risk of failures during the update process.
Reduced the resource footprint of the embedded operating system and software stack, enhancing efficiency and performance.

January 2014 — July 2017

Mumbai,India

Provided contract services to local MSMEs and shops, delivering tailored IT solutions to support business growth and efficiency.
Built and hosted websites, ensuring smooth user experiences and robust online presence for clients.
Recommended and implemented CRM software, offering setup and training to enhance client management and business operations.
Assisted in establishing bulk digitization programs, streamlining document management and improving data accessibility.
Performed general IT repair and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime for clients.