Salim youssefzadeh
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Strong: Swift, Javascript, Objective-C, iOS, Xcode, Java, Android, Matlab, C, C++, Bash, Linux Basic Scripting & MIPS, AWS (DynamoDB)
- Exposure: Swift, Core Data, Core Graphics, Python, SQL, MySQL, VHDL, Cocoa Touch, Wireshark
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WattEV | CEO and Co-Founder | El Segundo, CA Dec 2019 – Present
The Company's mission is to speed up the transition of US trucking transport into zero emission faster than anyone could expect. We use a combination of business and technology innovation to create infrastructure and data driven workflow that provides truckers and fleet operators the lowest total cost of ownership.
https://wattev.com
Smarter Home |Founder and Developer | El Segundo, CA 2018 – Present
- Designed iOS app that connects to a raspberry pi over Bluetooth and walks the user through adding the device to their local network
- Added SSH functionality in iOS app to communicate with the raspberry pi and simplify configuration of smart home controllers to work using Siri and Alexa
- Built custom JavaScript accessories running on NodeJS server to connect existing smart home appliances to Siri
- Built the entire software development life cycle of both the raspberry pi software and the accompanying iOS app for seamless plug and play interaction
Global IP | Project Manager | El Segundo, CA 2016 - 2018
- Designed and validated portions of GiSat-1 payload and beam layout to maximize the coverage and performance over target market of 33 African countries
- Project management of interim service launch using leased satellite capacity over select countries to test and validate the company’s business plan and go-to-market strategy.
- Designed MPLS network for gateway traffic routing and termination to create a cloud service ultimately reducing the cost for network operators by taking their backend services to the cloud
HGST | Senior Software Engineer | San Jose, CA 2014 - 2016
- Developed ECS pulse algorithm using C++ and Matlab to detect fly height above HD disks, improving takt time of self-servo write process by ~50%, and allowing for ability to filter by specific frequency.
- Reduced wait-time of timing measurement algorithm by ~33% by starting detection algorithm off of any sector, rather than waiting for specific sectors, using C++ and Matlab.
- Wrote Matlab script to post-process data, and optimize TFC parameters for better detection of touchdowns, resulting in ~15% reduction in early and late detections.
- Functioned as team lead for fly height product, delegating tasks to 3 engineers, and working closely with Japan office to optimize and improve touchdown parameters by analyzing data using Matlab.
STM Norway | Software Engineer | Lysaker, Norway 2012 - 2012
- Engineered server traffic simulator using C and Java to generate 5,000+ packets/second to test throughput.
- Used Wireshark to monitor traffic of 5 servers to locate the threshold of packet loss in TCP or UDP mode.
- Monitored frequency spectrum of UDP board using VHDL to initialize hardware and verify modulation specs.
STM Networks, Inc. | Software Engineer, Intern | Irvine, CA 2008 - 2008
- Architected SQL server to automate billing of 1000+ VoIP networks in Nepal, with contract worth $8 million+.
Westco Electrical | Software Engineer, Intern | Rolling Hills, CA 2007 - 2007
- Programmed and installed 20+ smart home systems provided by InFusion, using C and Infusion design center.
RECENT PROJECTS
AnyCoin | iOS and Android Engineer 2014
Digital wallet incorporating various cryptocurrencies into a single mobile platform, built natively on iOS and Android.
- Implemented PayPal, Venmo, Stripe, Coinbase, and Blockchain APIs to create a single interface, resulting in 2000+ downloads, and used SHA-256 encryption algorithm to protect user data.
- Converted between JSON, HTTP, and Hash Tables for seamless data integration across 5 payment platforms. Integrated Facebook SDK with QR codes to allow for transfer of funds among user contact lists.
- Stored transaction data on AWS DynamoDB server with use of CoreLocation for ad specific targeting.
FaceShow | iOS and OSX Engineer 2012
Slideshow creation tool using Facebook image albums for users to add stickers, filters, and effects to their photographs.
- Constructed seamless slideshow functionality of selected albums using Facebook SDK, XCode (Objective-C), and image processing algorithms, resulting in 800+ downloads on the App Store.
EDUCATION
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, M.S. Electrical Engineering, Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2012 - 2014
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.Sc Electrical Engineering with Computer Science and Applied Math 2007 - 2011