Leo Bermudez Pestañas
Embedded Systems Engineer
Las Piñas
Summary
Analytical Embedded Systems Engineer dedicated to applying sound engineering principles through traditional and innovative methodologies. Seeking a full-time opportunity that offers professional challenges across diverse industries, including but not limited to the semiconductor sector. Utilizes expertise in Analog/Digital Circuit Design to address real-world scenarios, enhancing productivity and efficiency intended for Customer Application Requirements. Committed to innovative problem-solving with a proactive mindset, supported by a strong business ownership perspective. Deep understanding of industry standards and best practices drives project efficiency and quality improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SW Software Systems Design Engineer
Analog Devices Incorporated Cavite
05.2023 - Current
- Develops Firmware Solutions for Consumer Products written in C Language.
- Creates Unit Testing for Presilicon Device Development for IEC61508 Functional Safety Applications.
- Department: Software Systems Group
EPD Product Engineer
Texas Instruments Philippines Incorporated - Baguio City
06.2019 - 04.2023
- US Business Unit MCU Portfolio Product Engineer tested on VLCT and J750.
- Responsible for Test Program improvement based on customer returns and quality requirements.
- Provides factory support for device/program related concerns for both Final Test and Wafer Fabrication Sites.
- Department: Embedded Processing Division - Philippines
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless lot correlation and test program release and presented later to the upper management for test program scope, purpose and impact.
Senior Application Engineer
BPE Synergy Engineering SDN. BHD (Formerly known as PCGT)
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Key person in-charge in Research and Development of Embedded Systems Projects of the company.
- Field Service Troubleshooting and Project Consultation in various semiconductor companies along Malaysia.
- Supervises project construction, development and deployment that includes reverse engineering.
- Department: Engineering
Application Engineer
Premier Circuit Green Technology SDN. BHD (PCGT) (Merged with BPE)
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Handled the company’s Troubleshooting Department.
- Guides the local technician on procedures of troubleshooting and electronic components bench testing and laboratory tools usage.
- Assists on critical electronics troubleshooting jobs accepted by the company from customer manufacturing plants.
- Department: Troubleshooting and Repairs (TSR)
DTSII Board Repair Technician
ON Semiconductor Philippines Incorporated (OSPI - Plant 1)
08.2009 - 02.2014
- Component level troubleshooting of Electronic Instrumentation Boards.
- Performs preventive maintenance of DTSII Mixed Signal Tester.
- Performs software update and verification of DTS2Remote and DTS Shell Software.
- Department: Instrumentation
IT Helpdesk Technician, IC Systems Technician
Allegro Microsystems LLC(AMPI)
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Acts as an on call Helpdesk Assistance regarding office workstation issues for Word Processing.
- Resolves network related problems reported by user.
- PC Troubleshooting and Data Retrieval Operations.
- Department: [Engineering] IC Systems, M.I.S
IC System Technician
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Incorporated Parañaque City, The Philippines
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Performs Preventive Maintenance of Eagle Test Systems and Teradyne Testers for Final Test Area.
- Line Sustaining and Tester Troubleshooting
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering Management
University of St. Louis – Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Engineering
Multimedia University Malaysia (MMU)
Melaka, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Manuel S. Enverga University Lucena City, Quezon Province (MSEUF)
Quezon Province, The Philippines 04.2001 -
Electronics Communication Engineering Technology (ECET) - undefined
Technological University of the Philippines Manila (TUP-Manila)
Manila, Metro Manila, The Philippines05.2006
Skills
- Former BU Product Engineer of MCU Portfolio reporting at TI Baguio
- Working Knowledge on Local Mixed Signal Tester of TI such as Test Time Profiling, Pattern Compilation and Debugging that covers Yield Improvement, Site Increase Study and Test Time Reduction
- Familiarity with Test Systems like Eagle and Teradyne for line sustaining, preventive maintenance and diagnostics/troubleshooting
- Familiarity with the Semiconductor Working Environment
- Customized electronic hardware design capability that were commonly used in Embedded Systems, “Internet of Things”(IoT), Measurement, Instrumentation and etc
- Meets up with customer to scope out the Design Requirement for Machine Improvements/Automation or Electronic Product Creation
- Familiarity with sensor usage and interfacing protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART and etc
- Schematic Design Review and PCB Design Review
- LTSpice and Proteus Electronic Simulation usage
- Familiarity with Multimeter, ESR Meter (Capacitor Test), Blue Ring (Inductor) usage to identify defective components on board/system level aspect
- Familiarity with Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer for troubleshooting digital protocols and analog signals
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Custom Electronic Hardware Design
Debugging Knowledge
- Short tracing and elimination on PCB and Electronic Modules
- Power Supply and Industrial Board Troubleshooting
- Bench Circuit Simulation for testing IC Functionality
- Good SMD soldering skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Visual C#, Python (Basic), UNIX Shell and C in Arduino IDE and Energia, Microcontroller Firmware Development that uses Atmel (Now Microchip Technology) and Texas Instruments MIPS and ARM Microcontroller Architecture, NXP LPC18xx/43XX Microcontroller
- Jenkins Groovy Language for Automated Firmware Testing CI/CD
- Keil Embedded C Programming, ARM Development Studio 20231, UNITY Test Framework, Jenkins CI/CD Pipeline Management, Functional Safety for Embedded Systems, MISRA C Familiar
- Troubleshooting knowledge for ARM Compiler 506 (ARMCC) to ARM Compiler 621(ARMCLANG) prior to Keil Compiler Project Migration
- Sourcetree/BitBucket for Git Operation Confluence Page Familiarity
- IEC60079 ATEX Electronic Circuit Design Requirements for Industrial Automation
- IEC61508 Functional Safety for Firmware Coding Guidelines
- MISRA C Compliance
Software
Conventions/Standards
References
- Mitch, Dela Cruz, Test Development Engineer at ST Muar, mitchie.delacruz@st.com, +60198011889, ST Muar, WhatsApp Messenger Registered
- Woen Ping, Yee, Former Engineering Dept Director at BPE Malaysia, woen_ping@yahoo.com, +6012255193, BPE Malaysia, WhatsApp Messenger Registered
- Ahmad Nazerin, Bin Sulaiman, Plant Maintenance Manager at Heng Yuan (formerly NGC Energy), +60197345888, Heng Yuan, WhatsApp Messenger Registered
PUBLICATIONS
- ARM Based 32bit Precision Angular Degree Movement Sensing for any Rotary Shaft Mechanism. Submitted at HNICEM 2017 Conference, Manila, The Philippines. (Published in IEEE Xplore February 2018).
- Application of 32bit SAR A to D Conversion for Vibration, Impact and Shock Datalogging. Submitted and Published at Medwell Journals Pakistan. (To be published in JEAS Volume 13 Issue 12).
- Implementation of 32bit Sigma Delta A to D Conversion for Themal Data Acquisition Unit. Submitted at ARPN Journals Pakistan. (Published in JEAS Volume 12 Issue 24 December 2017).
Timeline
SW Software Systems Design Engineer
Analog Devices Incorporated Cavite
05.2023 - Current
EPD Product Engineer
Texas Instruments Philippines Incorporated - Baguio City
06.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Application Engineer
BPE Synergy Engineering SDN. BHD (Formerly known as PCGT)
03.2016 - 05.2019
Application Engineer
Premier Circuit Green Technology SDN. BHD (PCGT) (Merged with BPE)
02.2014 - 03.2016
DTSII Board Repair Technician
ON Semiconductor Philippines Incorporated (OSPI - Plant 1)
08.2009 - 02.2014
IT Helpdesk Technician, IC Systems Technician
Allegro Microsystems LLC(AMPI)
01.2007 - 08.2009
IC System Technician
Allegro Microsystems Philippines Incorporated Parañaque City, The Philippines
01.2007 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Engineering Management
University of St. Louis – Tuguegarao City
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Engineering
Multimedia University Malaysia (MMU)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Manuel S. Enverga University Lucena City, Quezon Province (MSEUF)
04.2001 -
Electronics Communication Engineering Technology (ECET) - undefined
Technological University of the Philippines Manila (TUP-Manila)