Mauro Perra
@mauroperra
Embedded Firmware Engineer with expertise in IoT and automation.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am an Embedded Firmware Engineer with over 3.5 years of experience in delivering innovative firmware solutions for IoT, industrial, and consumer devices. My expertise lies in modular architecture design, real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS, and ensuring firmware security through techniques such as Secure Boot and encrypted OTA updates. I have a strong background in ARM Cortex SoCs, particularly Infineon, and ESP32, along with embedded Linux integration.
Throughout my career, I have developed firmware for various applications, including IoT-enabled inverter systems and audio connectivity modules. My role at Connect Reply involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate OSGi-based Java services and implement protocols like Modbus and MQTT. I take pride in my ability to optimize power consumption strategies and enhance system performance through effective CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Ceedling.
My academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems from Politecnico di Torino, where I also completed my Bachelor’s Degree. I am passionate about automation and scalable embedded systems, and I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes in my work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Connect Reply
Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Developed firmware for IoT-enabled inverter systems with battery management, integrating OSGi-based Java services for device communication. Implemented Modbus protocol and MQTT messaging with Protobuf serialization, collaborating with the Embedded Linux team for system-wide integration.
Embedded Software Developer
Connect Reply
Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Built a Python-based network connectivity module for an audio device on Raspberry Pi, developing a secure OTA firmware update mechanism using Debian packages. Designed telemetry collection and fault-handling systems, integrating CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps for automated testing and deployment.
Firmware Architect
Connect Reply
Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Designed modular firmware architecture with FreeRTOS on Infineon SoC (ARM Cortex-M), implementing secure boot and encrypted firmware updates using MCUboot. Optimized custom I2C and UART drivers for battery management and LED control, building CI/CD pipelines with unit testing using Ceedling framework.
Firmware Engineer
Connect Reply
Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Developed embedded software for an ESP32 module running FreeRTOS, implementing secure telemetry communication with Azure IoT Hub. Designed an AES-encrypted firmware update mechanism with block-wise decryption, optimizing power consumption strategies for IoT data transmission.
Tool Developer
CINI
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Built FPGA-based platforms for hardware-based security challenges. Created remote execution environments using Docker containers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Politecnico di Torino
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems
2019 - 2021
Completed a Master's Degree focusing on Embedded Systems. Thesis focused on the design of remote service infrastructures for hardware-based Capture-the-Flag challenges.
Politecnico di Torino
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering
2015 - 2019
Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering.
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