Pascal Hernandez

Senior Firmware Engineer at Q-Free ASA
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(386) 825-5501
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Oslo, Oslo, Norway, NO
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
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Alejandra Medina Fernandez

I have worked with Pascal for several years as his college. Pascal has a nice mix of skills which makes him quite flexible in any company that he would like to work for. He is very strong technically, strong leader, and more importantly has a lot of positive influence on others. I am sure he will excel at any company he desires to work for.

Jorge A. Garcia

Pascal is an excellent engineer, he can take on any technical challenge and can communicate with others to get things done.

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Credentials

  • nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals
    Nordic Semiconductor
    Oct, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Q-Free ASA
    • Norway
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Firmware Engineer
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Contributor to the research and development of potential future products through multiple pilot projects. Participate in several initiatives in coordination with Norwegian authorities and the European Union to improve traffic management using Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and tolling. Contributor to the research and development of potential future products through multiple pilot projects. Participate in several initiatives in coordination with Norwegian authorities and the European Union to improve traffic management using Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and tolling.

  • Ohdoki (ex-Sweet Tech)
    • Norway
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Engineering Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

      Responsible for firmware development and product design teams. In charge of coordinating the communications with the Chinese factory, logistics and marketing in order to accomplish milestones and financial expectations. Keep every stakeholder and board member updated on the roadmap activities. Develop innovative solutions for bugs, proof of concept designs and new features to our product (The Handy). Technology stack: Embedded C, Espressif ESP-IDF, ESP32, FreeRTOS, JRPC, JTAG, IoT… Show more Responsible for firmware development and product design teams. In charge of coordinating the communications with the Chinese factory, logistics and marketing in order to accomplish milestones and financial expectations. Keep every stakeholder and board member updated on the roadmap activities. Develop innovative solutions for bugs, proof of concept designs and new features to our product (The Handy). Technology stack: Embedded C, Espressif ESP-IDF, ESP32, FreeRTOS, JRPC, JTAG, IoT technologies, sensors, DC-Motor controller. Show less Responsible for firmware development and product design teams. In charge of coordinating the communications with the Chinese factory, logistics and marketing in order to accomplish milestones and financial expectations. Keep every stakeholder and board member updated on the roadmap activities. Develop innovative solutions for bugs, proof of concept designs and new features to our product (The Handy). Technology stack: Embedded C, Espressif ESP-IDF, ESP32, FreeRTOS, JRPC, JTAG, IoT… Show more Responsible for firmware development and product design teams. In charge of coordinating the communications with the Chinese factory, logistics and marketing in order to accomplish milestones and financial expectations. Keep every stakeholder and board member updated on the roadmap activities. Develop innovative solutions for bugs, proof of concept designs and new features to our product (The Handy). Technology stack: Embedded C, Espressif ESP-IDF, ESP32, FreeRTOS, JRPC, JTAG, IoT technologies, sensors, DC-Motor controller. Show less

  • Kybel
    • Mexico
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Embedded Design Director
      • Dec 2017 - Nov 2021

      Kybel’s partner in charge of Embedded research and development team. I drive customers for product definition, user experiences, quotation, architecture, development and manufacturing of their final solution. I’m in charge of manage daily operations, analyze risk on business decisions, performance management and create documentation. As part of our business model, Kybel also develop their own products. We developed a wearable IoT sensor for elder, newborns and limited capabilities… Show more Kybel’s partner in charge of Embedded research and development team. I drive customers for product definition, user experiences, quotation, architecture, development and manufacturing of their final solution. I’m in charge of manage daily operations, analyze risk on business decisions, performance management and create documentation. As part of our business model, Kybel also develop their own products. We developed a wearable IoT sensor for elder, newborns and limited capabilities people for preventing diaper rash, fall detection, sudden infant death syndrome and notify if there is unwanted noise in the room. We named this sensor “Clings” and got awarded as one of the main 15 projects from RetoZapopan (8th generation). • Espressif ESP8266 • Espressif ESP32 • Espressif ESP-IDF • Autodesk Eagle Layout & 3D modeling for Autodesk Fusion • Arduino • Visual Studio PlatformIO • Thinger.io Platform • MQTT • WiFi & BLE Show less Kybel’s partner in charge of Embedded research and development team. I drive customers for product definition, user experiences, quotation, architecture, development and manufacturing of their final solution. I’m in charge of manage daily operations, analyze risk on business decisions, performance management and create documentation. As part of our business model, Kybel also develop their own products. We developed a wearable IoT sensor for elder, newborns and limited capabilities… Show more Kybel’s partner in charge of Embedded research and development team. I drive customers for product definition, user experiences, quotation, architecture, development and manufacturing of their final solution. I’m in charge of manage daily operations, analyze risk on business decisions, performance management and create documentation. As part of our business model, Kybel also develop their own products. We developed a wearable IoT sensor for elder, newborns and limited capabilities people for preventing diaper rash, fall detection, sudden infant death syndrome and notify if there is unwanted noise in the room. We named this sensor “Clings” and got awarded as one of the main 15 projects from RetoZapopan (8th generation). • Espressif ESP8266 • Espressif ESP32 • Espressif ESP-IDF • Autodesk Eagle Layout & 3D modeling for Autodesk Fusion • Arduino • Visual Studio PlatformIO • Thinger.io Platform • MQTT • WiFi & BLE Show less

  • Luxoft
    • Switzerland
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Software Engineering Manager
      • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

      Software Development Manager responsible for delivering the best customer experience and high quality code to enable customers to launch their products into the market. Responsible for the financial health and success of the organization. As the leader, I'm accountable for creating an inclusive and challenging work environment for all the different technical fields that my engineers come from. One of the biggest challenges is to align daily work activities with career aspirations for each team… Show more Software Development Manager responsible for delivering the best customer experience and high quality code to enable customers to launch their products into the market. Responsible for the financial health and success of the organization. As the leader, I'm accountable for creating an inclusive and challenging work environment for all the different technical fields that my engineers come from. One of the biggest challenges is to align daily work activities with career aspirations for each team member.

    • Technical Embedded Lead
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

      Responsible for the software development and validation team. Implement strategies and guide others in implementing technical solutions for customers and organization. Propose innovative solutions and drive their implementation and support. Contribute to smooth business operation and financial success. Keep a close communication with customers and responsible for the quality of local team's technical deliverables. Accountable for the performance management of the team and career… Show more Responsible for the software development and validation team. Implement strategies and guide others in implementing technical solutions for customers and organization. Propose innovative solutions and drive their implementation and support. Contribute to smooth business operation and financial success. Keep a close communication with customers and responsible for the quality of local team's technical deliverables. Accountable for the performance management of the team and career growth, helping them to have a solid career plan and provide constant feedback in 1:1 meetings. Collaborate closely with the Talent Acquisition team to support the Hiring and Interviewing processes. Participate as an evaluator of technical skills, and cultural fit for the company.

  • Intel Corporation
    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Change Control Board Lead
      • May 2017 - Nov 2017

      My role is to keep track of the unimplemented requirements during the Product Development Lifecycle of the Intel’s SoC Server market segment. I help management to prioritize and keep track of the requirements based on customer needs and program milestones. I evaluate the business need and development/validation impact that could cause late requirements. I keep metrics of the different technologies that BIOS development is involve in order to track and predict possible problems.

    • Sysdebug Lead
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      Lead of the BIOS validation team. My role was to coordinate and unblock the lower levels of debugging. I implemented multiple process improvements that reduced the amount of false-positives issues reported during the Product Development Lifecycle. I influenced internal customers to adopt the improvements. I coordinated with Managers to prioritize the task of the team based on customer needs and project milestones.

    • Security BIOS Engineer
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

      Security BIOS ambassador across all UEFI-EDKII BIOS from EN, EP and SoC servers at Intel Mexico in charge of implementing new security technologies, fixing bugs and coordinating the execution of new security validation strategies. My role is to be in permanent communication with Intel Security Architects to mitigate vulnerabilities found inside the BIOS and assist Field Engineers to unblock OEMs with security needs. I perform periodic security audits in order to… Show more Security BIOS ambassador across all UEFI-EDKII BIOS from EN, EP and SoC servers at Intel Mexico in charge of implementing new security technologies, fixing bugs and coordinating the execution of new security validation strategies. My role is to be in permanent communication with Intel Security Architects to mitigate vulnerabilities found inside the BIOS and assist Field Engineers to unblock OEMs with security needs. I perform periodic security audits in order to successfully accomplish each security milestone. Expertise:  Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (TXT)  Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 and 2.0 / LPC and SPI interfaces.  Intel® Platform Trust Technology (PTT/fTPM)  Intel® BIOS Guard  Intel® CHIPSEC

    • BIOS Engineer
      • Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

      Worked in the BIOS Development and Support team. I was in charge of architecting, developing and testing BIOS features for the UniProcessor (UP) server platforms, authoring BIOS specifications and developing reference code as well as core BIOS modules. Key BIOS developer for Intel’s XEON E3 CPUs from the 1st (Sandy Bridge) to the 6th (Skylake) core generations. Worked closely with the Client (desktop computers) and Validation teams to drive the resolution of all software and/or BIOS related… Show more Worked in the BIOS Development and Support team. I was in charge of architecting, developing and testing BIOS features for the UniProcessor (UP) server platforms, authoring BIOS specifications and developing reference code as well as core BIOS modules. Key BIOS developer for Intel’s XEON E3 CPUs from the 1st (Sandy Bridge) to the 6th (Skylake) core generations. Worked closely with the Client (desktop computers) and Validation teams to drive the resolution of all software and/or BIOS related issues. Worked on BIOS development for the UEFI environment. Expertise:  UEFI-EDKII BIOS  Intel x86 architecture  ACPI tables  SATA  PCIe  SMBIOS Tables

  • NeuroAuxilium
    • Guadalajara Area, Mexico
    • Freelance Engineer
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

      Project Manager coordinating the development team comprised of mechanical, hardware, software and layout engineers in charge of upgrading the technology of the existing NeuroAuxilium medical device to higher technical specs based on customer requirements. NeuroAuxilium is the first medical equipment ever patented in Mexico that is capable of treating migraines (up to 90% effectiveness, without medication), reverting glaucoma and reducing myopia. Covered by patent ID: MX 252756 B. Project Manager coordinating the development team comprised of mechanical, hardware, software and layout engineers in charge of upgrading the technology of the existing NeuroAuxilium medical device to higher technical specs based on customer requirements. NeuroAuxilium is the first medical equipment ever patented in Mexico that is capable of treating migraines (up to 90% effectiveness, without medication), reverting glaucoma and reducing myopia. Covered by patent ID: MX 252756 B.

  • Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
    • Mexico
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Part-time Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering
      • Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

      I taught two semester-long lectures: “Microcontroller architecture” and “Design of Systems using Microcontrollers and Microprocessors”. In the first lecture, the students learned the architecture of a microcontroller and how to program them using assembly language. In the second lecture, the students applied their microcontroller architecture knowledge and learned how to implement higher complexity solutions using ANSI-C language. They also learned how to use different microcontroller… Show more I taught two semester-long lectures: “Microcontroller architecture” and “Design of Systems using Microcontrollers and Microprocessors”. In the first lecture, the students learned the architecture of a microcontroller and how to program them using assembly language. In the second lecture, the students applied their microcontroller architecture knowledge and learned how to implement higher complexity solutions using ANSI-C language. They also learned how to use different microcontroller interfaces, such as: SPI, I2C, SCI, ADC, GPIOs, PWM, etc. Achievements:  I mentored two of my students on the creation of a device that was intended to help surgeons to have the precise space to open the body when they were in a gastroenterologist surgery. This project was one of the top 5 finalists at the national bachelor technology competition.  Three of my students made it to the top 10 finalist at the Freescale’s Smart Car Race from 2014 by creating an unmanned car that followed a black line using photo sensors or a camera. Show less I taught two semester-long lectures: “Microcontroller architecture” and “Design of Systems using Microcontrollers and Microprocessors”. In the first lecture, the students learned the architecture of a microcontroller and how to program them using assembly language. In the second lecture, the students applied their microcontroller architecture knowledge and learned how to implement higher complexity solutions using ANSI-C language. They also learned how to use different microcontroller… Show more I taught two semester-long lectures: “Microcontroller architecture” and “Design of Systems using Microcontrollers and Microprocessors”. In the first lecture, the students learned the architecture of a microcontroller and how to program them using assembly language. In the second lecture, the students applied their microcontroller architecture knowledge and learned how to implement higher complexity solutions using ANSI-C language. They also learned how to use different microcontroller interfaces, such as: SPI, I2C, SCI, ADC, GPIOs, PWM, etc. Achievements:  I mentored two of my students on the creation of a device that was intended to help surgeons to have the precise space to open the body when they were in a gastroenterologist surgery. This project was one of the top 5 finalists at the national bachelor technology competition.  Three of my students made it to the top 10 finalist at the Freescale’s Smart Car Race from 2014 by creating an unmanned car that followed a black line using photo sensors or a camera. Show less

  • Bath-Innova S.A de C.V
    • Guadalajara Area, Mexico
    • Firmware and Hardware Engineer
      • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

      Worked in coordination with UAG’s start-up program and an external customer to create an automated shower curtain for people with physical disabilities to reduce their risk of falling. During the development of this product, I handled our business with Dooya (Chinese tubular motors company) and other electronics providers. Worked in coordination with UAG’s start-up program and an external customer to create an automated shower curtain for people with physical disabilities to reduce their risk of falling. During the development of this product, I handled our business with Dooya (Chinese tubular motors company) and other electronics providers.

  • Continental
    • Germany
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Embedded Software Trainee Engineer
      • Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

      Developed firmware, customized code bases based on customer’s specifications and created documentation for new projects. In charge of providing engineering support to Volvo and Freightliner. Worked with different interfaces and protocols used in the automotive industry, such as: CAN, LIN, J1587 and J1939. Learned Agile methodology and participated in SCRUM meetings to periodically review the progress of the team. Developed firmware, customized code bases based on customer’s specifications and created documentation for new projects. In charge of providing engineering support to Volvo and Freightliner. Worked with different interfaces and protocols used in the automotive industry, such as: CAN, LIN, J1587 and J1939. Learned Agile methodology and participated in SCRUM meetings to periodically review the progress of the team.

  • Pounce Consulting
    • Mexico
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Embedded Software Intern Engineer
      • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

      This was a 4 months internship where I helped in the development of the Freescale’s Medical Kiosk, specifically the Oximetry module, and performed reverse engineering of an infusion pump. This was a 4 months internship where I helped in the development of the Freescale’s Medical Kiosk, specifically the Oximetry module, and performed reverse engineering of an infusion pump.

Education

  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Electronic Engineering
    2007 - 2010
  • TANDEM Berlin
    Beginner, German
    2007 - 2007
  • Academie Linguistique Internationale
    Avancée, French
    2006 - 2006
  • Escuela de Artes y Oficios Felton
    Technician, Oficial de Mantenimiento
    2006 - 2006
  • Instituto Anglo Moderno
    High School, High School Student
    2003 - 2006
  • Study English in Canada
    Medium level, English
    2004 - 2004

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