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Bozhidar Bakalov

@bozhidarbakalov

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I build reliable bare-metal and RTOS firmware for ARM Cortex-M robotics, automotive, and IoT systems.

Bulgaria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build and improve reliable embedded systems, particularly across robotics, automotive, or IoT, where I can work close to hardware, solve production issues, and support products from integration through validation.

I've improved stability and uptime for Ocado Technology's autonomous robots in live production, reducing manual intervention by 5%. I investigate real-time software issues, deliver long-term reliability fixes, and develop automated recovery mechanisms for safety-critical robotic systems.

Across Odelo Bulgaria and M2M Services, I've built C/C++ firmware for automotive signal-control systems and Z-Wave IoT controllers. My work includes ARM Cortex-M and STM32 development, ECU validation, low-level peripheral drivers, communication-protocol integration, and production validation.

At Smartcom Bulgaria, I designed RTC calibration algorithms, sensor-based firmware, GPS communication and remote data transmission, and an IMU-based positioning and coordinate-filtering algorithm.

I enjoy bringing embedded products from low-level hardware integration through testing, debugging, and reliable production operation, using C, modern C++, RTOS concepts, Linux, Git, and CMake.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Ocado Technology

Jun 2023 - Apr 2026 (2 years 10 months)

Improved stability and uptime of autonomous robots in live production environments, reducing manual intervention by 5%. Investigated and resolved software issues, performed root cause analysis, and developed automated recovery mechanisms.

C Git Linux CMake Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Sofia

Bachelor's Degree, Telecommunications

2014 - 2018

Pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, with a diploma thesis on designing and implementing an enterprise network using internal and external routing protocols.

Technology School Electronic Systems (TUES)

High School Diploma, Computer Networks

2009 - 2014

Completed secondary education with a focus on computer networks, including a diploma thesis on a security system with PCB design and embedded software.