Romas Krivelis

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA, USA

Skills Summary

Foster City, CA, USA

Software Engineer

Developed full-stack web application that enables blocking the deployment of unsafe or incompatible software to specific vehicle types. Implemented with Vue.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Python, Kubernetes. Implemented extensive automated testing and alerting systems to ensure no downtime and errors.
Developed a full-stack web application for imaging robot computer and standalone machines as well as storing and viewing device telemetry information
Improved efficiency of automated CI/CD build systems, implemented a metric dashboard and developed web app for viewing, comparing and managing build assets.
Implemented security features including adding wired 802.1x authentication and automated certificate deployment and renewal with hashicorp vault

Calgary, AB, CA

Software Engineering Manager

In addition to continuing working on existing projects, responsible for software project management and delegation of work

Electrical and Software Engineer (EIT)

Led C++ firmware development for an autonomous robot that minimizes safety and environmental risks for the power transmission industry. Developed custom control systems, peripheral drivers and safety systems.
Developed a custom wireless device to control a remote actuator and send telemetry data. Structured and developed the C++ firmware, designed and tested the PCB, and created a desktop configurator tool.
Development a flight planning app using Vue.js and Electron. Worked with mapping libraries, offline data, file parsing, responsive design, communication over serial and network ports, automatic updates.
Development of a custom, responsive web portal for planning flights, managing hours of drones and pilots using Vue.js for front-end and Firebase for its NoSQL database and authentication.
Implemented custom, tunable control systems in C++ for a robot drive train including smooth, precise positioning and active swing dampening
Developed a high-speed machine vision and geo-tagging system for mapping. Implemented with Python running on an embedded Linux system
Managed git repositories and set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Docker containers
Mentored summer students in developing several firmware, software and hardware projects
Management of company's IT infrastructure including data security, backups and hosting of web applications in AWS

Calgary, AB, CA

Electrical Engineering Summer Student

Developed C firmware for automating drilling rigs and integrating with other products as a member of an agile team
Practiced Test Driven Development (TDD) for new code and developed extensive uniting testing for existing C firmware
Maintained and developed features for a graphical Python-based app for analyzing logs of control-system performance data

Calgary, AB, CA

Electrical Engineering Intern

Developed low level C firmware for a new automation product, as a member of an experienced team, using a git based workflow
Developed code to control and monitor a network of custom IoT hardware simulators using skills in Linux, Python, C++ and git
Designed a 10-layer circuit board for a new product, start to finish, (proposal, schematics, routing, testing, firmware, certifications). Design passed strict CSA electrical safety standards for electronics in hazardous environments on the first attempt
Developed LabVIEW-based drilling simulators that enabled the QA team to test firmware and control systems without a being connected to a physical drilling rig

Calgary, AB, CA

Summer Research Associate - Software

Developed a control system in C++ that enabled a “pitched hover” flight maneuver on an experimental UAV designed for confined spaces
My final project was demonstrated at the International Drones for Good competition in Dubai, UAE, where the team placed 2nd
Developed graphical user interfaces and serial protocols to simplify tuning and changing parameters
Designed a custom control system tuning controller (idea, PCB, soldering, firmware, documentation) that could tune the drone in flight
Enabled the UAV to do fully autonomous way-point based navigation

University of Calgary

Calgary, AB, CA

BSc. in Electrical Engineering with Minor in Computer Engineering

Awarded yearly scholarships based on academic performance
Studied abroad at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland
Courses included data structures & algorithms, embedded systems, computer architecture, FPGAs, networking, wireless networks, neural networks and 3D computer graphics

Calgary, AB, CA

Electrical Team Lead

8 person interdisciplinary group project designing and manufacturing an autonomous plane with a 5.25m wingspan and 20lbs payload capacity
Lead developer of C++ firmware for data acquisition logging unit. Design custom mini RTOS that met strict timing requirements, and included performance monitoring and integration with the autopilot.
Responsible for autopilot firmware customizations, electrical system architecture, tuning and integration of our DAQ data with the ground station
Led the design, manufacturing and testing of 3 circuit boards designed to handle long distance communication and noise.

Calgary, AB, CA

Founder and President

Led the team to the Unmanned Systems Canada competition in Quebec in April 2017, placing 3rd/13 in flight scores as one of 2 rookie teams
Developed Python-based image capture and geo-tagging software that ran on the plane's Linux computer and on the ground stations
Led the electrical system design of the team's custom-built autonomous fixed-wing UAV
Experience recruiting, organizing a team, running meetings, presenting to various audiences, fund-raising and managing finances
Participated in numerous community outreach events including presentations
Successfully built the team to last after my departure as president, with over 30 active members at its peak

Last Updated: Aug 30, 2024

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