Atanas Russev

09/2023 – 03/2024: Yocto Linux build for Raspberry PI 4, with X11, IMGUI and LVGL demos (open-source) ​ R&D: System requirements definition; Proof of concept, Testing and Validation; Developed 30-page User Manual, incl. Yocto Basics and Business use case ​ R&D: Cross-platform IMGUI and LVGL Demos with custom Performance GUI, ported to Debian 07/2022 – 01/2024: Written the Manjaro Linux User Guide book (published 30.11.2023) 500 pages: Terminal, Backups, Packages, filesystem, Networking, SSH, process mng

Definition and training for ISO 15504 Code Quality and R&D process, trained 15 developers in an Agile environment. Quality Scrum Sprints responsible. Definition & management of KPIs and test tasks.

R&D of a new Turbo Encoder and Decoder based on AFF3CT FEC and ITPP. Agile task definitions. Designed validation test and a custom internal library after testing two external solutions; achieved 35% performance improvement.

Sorting Algorithms R&D, Raspberry PI Linux setup.

Security workflow and ISO 27001 process documentation, Risk Assessment and Analysis, supply chain role allocations. R&D of custom encryption and decryption solutions. Windows Pentesting for DLLs and exe files for validation of chosen solutions. Windows PC application redesign to monolithic architecture for 10x increase of processed data from 2.5 to 20 Gbits/s.

R&D for a new Linux-based Embedded Device.

Design of advanced Seat Heater on HVAC ECU (SEAT) - Customer responsible, main developer, with full ISO 15504 Documentation and development process according to Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Ticket Burndown with 30% reduced issues before final release. Used Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Ticket Burndown with 45% reduced issues before final release. Used Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Lidar Automated Test R&D Process Design, Tutor, Responsible for Agile/Scrum planning, tracking, and Requirements Validation for 12 people. Streamlined the process for 14 SWCs and eliminated over 60 blocking issues in Requirements Definitions.

BMC Diagnostic R&D, IUMPR Autosar setup. Used Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Ticket Burndown with ISO 15504 validation at project end. Used Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Responsible for 3 engineers, Agile planning, and ISO 15504 / ISO 26262 coverage. Main designer of internal APIs and data distribution framework for 12 SWCs and 11 engineers. Achieved two major zero-defect SWCs, confirmed after the project ended. Eliminated a 10% product price increase and an additional 4 months of development time.

Designed multi-thread Alert Manager with ISO 15504 documentation, promoted to Integrator and Release Manager. Achieved significant reduction in the development process by direct customer communication for Requirements and design decisions. After 6 months, doubled the speed of developed features.

Main designer of CMOS image sensor drivers, with automated test and documentation. Team Lead and trainer for Junior developers. Responsible for Customer contact and release tracking. 6 projects on the market, reduced project time from 14 weeks to 3 weeks, over 400%.

R&D of Testing equipment for Automotive Production Line

Thesis: "USB Communication protocol for Embedded Device PC control"

Thesis: "FGPA/VHDL System for Laser Measurement of Physical Dimensions"