Mostafa Solaiman - Embedded Firmware Engineer

Q: Where is Mostafa based?

Mostafa is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mostafa speak?

Mostafa speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mostafa have?

Mostafa has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Mostafa has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 24 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Mostafa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What roles would Mostafa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mostafa would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Firmware Project Takeover, Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer .

Q: What is Mostafa's latest experience?

Mostafa's most recent position is Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH .

Q: What companies has Mostafa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mostafa has worked for Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH , Independent Projects , Keysight Technologies , Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH , and Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe .

Q: Which industries is Mostafa most experienced in?

Mostafa is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Manufacturing , and Information Technology . Mostafa also has some experience in Healthcare , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Mostafa most experienced in?

Mostafa is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Information Technology . Mostafa also has some experience in Research and Development and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Mostafa worked in recently?

Mostafa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Healthcare , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Mostafa worked in recently?

Mostafa has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

3 months

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH

FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
Code simulation: QuestaSim
Timing analysis

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Independent Projects

C++ programming of the ESP32-S3 microcontroller
Implementation of an XML parser for a graphical LVGL application
Tools: MS Visual Studio Code, Arduino, TinyXML2, GitHub

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Embedded Firmware Project Takeover

Keysight Technologies

Takeover and further development of an FPGA system based on Xilinx Spartan-7 for automotive radar measurements (77 GHz)
Xilinx IDE: Vivado, Vitis
FPGA programming: Verilog, VHDL, HLS, TCL, MicroBlaze µC
ModelSim, simulation with test benches
Bus systems: LVDS, AXI bus, SPI, I2C, UART
12-bit ADC
Embedded server in C/FreeRTOS, TCP/IP-LwIP (IPv4)
Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Sourcetree

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer

Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH

Fault analysis of an SD memory card (SDR50/SDR104, 50/200 Mb/s) on a Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale system (SoC, ARM Cortex-A53 plus FPGA)
Analysis of the hardware (interfaces, timing, line impedance, signal integrity, level shifter, I2C) in relation to the SD protocol and Xilinx Linux startup (FSBL, Linux U-Boot)
Card redesign with Xpedition Designer under Siemens EDM
Layout simulation with SiWave
Environment: ZynqMP, Linux, Sparklink, debugging with PuTTY, 3-gigabit oscilloscopes

May 2021 - Mar 2022

11 months

Embedded Software Verification and Testing

Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe

Embedded static code analysis according to MISRA C (2004/2012) for medical devices
Independent testing and automated tools: PRQA, PC-Lint
Platform: Wind River VxWorks 7, i.MX6 ARM Cortex-A9, MPC603

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

9 months

Embedded Software Developer

LION Smart GmbH

Embedded microcontroller programming in C (S32K1xx ARM Cortex-M4) on FreeRTOS (16 tasks)
SPI driver development for voltage, temperature and impedance measurement across a 100-cell controller chain (100 Mbit/s differential SPI interface, SPI gateway)
UART and DMA implementation for testing the SPI interface
SOC and SOH monitoring
CAN data testing with CanOpen Explorer
Commissioning and testing of electronic assemblies (oscilloscope, soldering)
Tools: Eclipse, GIT, Sourcetree, Enterprise Architect, codeBeamer ALM
Debugger: J-Link Segger, GDB, WinIdea, Ozone
ASIL-C compliance, low-level error analysis (nanosecond register level) and IC chain data transfer level

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Embedded Software Developer

Innogy SE

Embedded microcontroller programming in C for charging stations (TI TMS320F28xxx) with TI Safety Library IEC60730 (FuSi-ASIL-B)
Implementation of startup safety functions: March memory tests, ALU and peripheral tests
Software implementation of energy measurement as a replacement for utility meters (accuracy < 2%, using ADC)
Bootloader development for firmware updates (on-chip flash, external EEPROM via SPI and UART)
Flash memory management and linker sections adjustment
Tools: Eclipse, GIT, Ceedling for integration and unit tests
Compliance with UL1998 standard for functional safety
Debugger: J-Link Segger, GDB

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Embedded Software Developer

Siemens AG

Embedded microcontroller programming in C (low-level/bare-metal) on STM32L4 with STM32CubeMX
Dynamic GPIO and clock configuration based on hardware version
Interfaces: I2C, UART, wake-up configuration
Sensor data processing with Wi-Fi connection to gateway central
RTOS: Nucleos RTOS on low-level and HAL layer
Tools: Eclipse, GIT, CI/CD, Linux shell, code refactoring, MobaXTerm, Confluence
Tests: integration, system and unit tests with Ceedling, mocking, JSON
Debugger: J-Link Segger, GDB

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Embedded Software Developer

IAV GmbH

Embedded microcontroller programming in C for tractor control units (Atmel ATtiny8x, Infineon XMC4xxx, Freescale i.MX6)
Infotainment power management, SPI, I2C
Programming of the XMC4xxx (ARM Cortex-M4) on FreeRTOS
Tools: Visual Studio, Linux shell, GIT, TFS, Lauterbach debugger
Board testing according to ISO-16750-2 in C# and Python

Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

2 months

Embedded Software Developer

LemonBeat GmbH

IoT data processing in C on ESP32 microcontroller
XML↔EXI data conversion
Environment: Ubuntu, CMake, Git, Jira
Unit tests, sequence diagrams in UML
Code documentation with Doxygen and Sphinx

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Embedded Software and Hardware Developer

Alcon GmbH

Taking over and further developing various boards with FreeRTOS/ARM-Cortex-M4 programmed in C and C++
Altium Designer for MCU boards, USB hub, I2C, PWM
Diagnosing non-reproducible errors on a video signal processing board (MCU TriMedia PNX1502, FPGA XC2VP30, CPLD, PCI)
Automated board testing with Python
Validation of implementation changes
Tools: Altium, Allegro Viewer, Xilinx ISE, MS Visual Studio, SVN
Standards: IEC-60601, IEC-60950

May 2016 - Dec 2016

8 months

Embedded Software and Hardware Developer

Dr. E. Horn GmbH & Co. KG

Developed a microcontroller sensor control system (water-in-oil sensor) with NXP LPC1769 (ARM-Cortex-M3) using Keil RTX
90% software, tasks, mailboxes, interrupts, CMSIS
Interfaces: Ethernet TCP/IP (IPv4), CANopen, UART Modbus
Embedded web server for real-time display (CGI, HTML, REST API, JavaScript)
Data storage on external FRAM via SPI
Analog outputs for mechanical indicators
Schematic creation with Bartels
Tools: CANalyzer, PCAN

May 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 11 months

Embedded Software and Hardware Developer

Trumpf Industrie Maschinen

Support and further development of an angle detection sensor system for sheet metal bending machines
Real-time microcontroller programming in C on PSoC-5LP (ARM-Cortex-M3 with on-chip FPGA) under FreeRTOS
Interfaces: CANopen, proprietary serial bus, UART, SPI, I2C, on- and off-chip ADCs
Bootloader development with CANopen interface, adjusting startup and linker files
Development of an emergency system and dynamic flash and EEPROM structure
C# test software with WPF for CSV test cases and threading
Tools: Altium, CI/CD, Jira, SVN, CANalyzer
Documentation of the software and hardware system in English
Development of a test board with Altium 3D design

Apr 2014 - May 2014

2 months

Embedded Hardware Developer

Hannig & Kahl GmbH

Hardware development of a powerline communication application for lighting systems
Schematic design based on STM32F030 (ARM-Cortex-M0) and a modem chip
Schematic creation with Target

Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

1 month

Embedded Software Developer

emz Hanauer GmbH

Programming a C-Control unit based on ATmega128
Motor control for a household appliance

Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

9 months

Embedded Software and Hardware

Independent Further Training

Further training in C/C++ embedded software development
Linux hardware driver development
Matlab programming

Jan 2012 - May 2013

1 year 5 months

Hardware and Electronics Developer

Carl Zeiss SMT

Developed new high-level electronic concepts for MEMS micromirror arrays
Designed serial data transmission systems with SERDES protocols (800 Mbps, 40 Mbps, 4 Mbps)
Designed a three-level serial communication structure with IP cores (10 Gbps, 600 Mbps, 20 Mbps)
Used Altera FPGAs (Quartus II, Stratix-5) and IP cores (SerialLite, SRIO, JTAG)
Tested and characterized MEMS driver ASICs (digital section, analog output, actuator, and sensor)
Designed a modular power supply with LTspice
Complete documentation in English

May 2011 - Aug 2011

4 months

Hardware and Electronics Developer

Solon AG

Concept and definition of the hardware platform for smart grid applications
Control and data collection of inverters, BMS, electricity meters
Selection of ARM9/ARM11 microcontrollers (TI, Freescale)
Communication interfaces: ModBus, Ethernet, M-Bus/OMS, CAN, ZigBee, Power Line Communication, WLAN

Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

4 months

Embedded Hardware and Software Developer

Reputation-Engineering

Developed an X-ray radiation measurement device (battery-powered handheld device)
Hardware: schematic and layout with Altium Designer
Firmware: low-level C on TI MSP430, TI Code Composer Studio
ADC data acquisition, storage in external SPI flash, display on LCD
Switched-mode regulator design for power supply
EMC and ESD compliant design

Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

9 months

Lecturer in Data Transmission

AIU University

Teaching in the labs of general and optical data transmission at the IT faculty
Conducting practical courses and experimental setups

Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

2 years 6 months

Electrical Engineer

Sultan Telecommunications

Monitoring, control and maintenance of transmitter sites in an FM radio station with three 20 kW and four 10 kW transmitters
Knowledge of modulators, signal monitors, amplifier units, combiners, filter units, antennas

Aug 2005 - Apr 2007

1 year 9 months

Networks and Software Development

Self-Directed Training

Studying for CISCO CCNA and CCNP certifications
Software development in C++, C# (e.g. PCI scanner, TCP/IP socket), Visual Basic in .NET Framework

Sep 1999 - Jan 2005

5 years 5 months

Hardware Developer

Teles AG

Development and testing of complex telecommunication cards (PBX, data, ISDN, VoIP switches)
Schematic design and layout with Orcad for embedded microprocessor-controlled systems with Ethernet and ISDN/modem controllers, DSPs, PCI bridges, FPGAs
PCI scan software tests in C
Xilinx FPGA programming in VHDL and ModelSim simulation
EMC and ESD compliant design, CompactPCI bus systems

Aug 1997 - Dec 1998

1 year 5 months

Student Assistant

Heinrich Hertz Institute for Communications Engineering

Device development for clock recovery in an infrared data transmission system (SONET/SDH 155 and 622 Mbit/s)
Schematic design and layout of differential high-speed signals with Orcad
Spectrum analysis of coding, PSpice simulation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, and Energy.

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Healthcare

Automotive

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Research and Development, and Operations.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Research and Development

Operations

Skills

Electronics And Hardware Knowledge

Embedded Hardware, Analog And Digital Design, Microprocessor Technology, Digital Signal Processing, Signal Conditioning, Measurement Technology And Sensors.
Schematic And Pcb Layout Tools (Altium, Orcad, Pulsonic, Target, Eagle, Bartels), Pspice, Ltspice, Emc And Esd Compliant Design.
Prototype Construction And Fault Analysis Of Up To 8-layer Pcbs.
Component Placement, Soldering And Patching Of Components (Smd And Through-hole).
Xilinx: Vivado, Vitis; Altera Quartus Ii, Xilinx Fpga Designer, Modelsim, Vhdl, Verilog, Ahdl, Hls.
Microcontroller Technology (8/16/32-bit Μc, Psoc-5, Arm11/9, Arm Cortex-m3, Esp32, Atmega128, Msp430, Sab80cx, Powerpc, Soc, Qemu).
Telecommunications, Ethernet Technology, Compact Pci, Tdm, Can Bus, Canopen, Spi, Uart, I2c, Pwm, Adc/dac, Flexray, Hil, Sil, Iot.
Rf Technology, Tv And Video Technology, Optoelectronics, Optisystem Simulator, Microwave Office.

Software Knowledge

Low-level Programming, C, Ansi C, C51, Eclipse, Keil Μvision, Lpcxpresso, Psoc Creator, Iar, Ti Code Composer Studio, Clion, Labview, Assembler, Pascal, Ada, Nmake, Stm32cubemx, Mobaxterm.
C++ (Ikm Assessment Test Passed), C# And Visual Basic On .Net Framework, Javascript, Python, Freertos, Keil Rtx, Nucleus Rtos, Ms-visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Matlab, Can Analyzer, Lvgl, Mqtt.
Unit Tests, Gtest (Google Test), Cmake, Xml, Git, Smartgit, Gerrit, Svn, Doxygen, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Sphinx Documentation, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer Alm, Ms Visio, Baan.
Windows, Linux, Unix, Ubuntu, Workstations, Ms Office.

Communication Networks

Computer Networks, Isdn, Communication Protocols (Atm, Tcp/ip, Link And Mac Layer), Ieee, Iso And Rfc Specs, Network Device Configuration (Routers, Switches).
Technical Documentation.
Driving License Class B.

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1987 - May 1998

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Berlin, Germany · 1.6 - GOOD

Apr 1987 - Sep 1987

Preparatory college in Germany

Germany · GOOD

Sep 1982 - Jun 1985

Secondary school in Syria

Syrian Arab Republic · VERY GOOD

Certifications & licenses

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 24

Experience in Telecommunication 9 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Firmware Project Takeover, Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer

Main industries Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Mostafa based?

Mostafa is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mostafa speak?

Mostafa speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mostafa have?

Mostafa has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Mostafa has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Mostafa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mostafa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mostafa would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Firmware Project Takeover, Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer.

What is Mostafa's latest experience?

Mostafa's most recent position is Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH.

What companies has Mostafa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mostafa has worked for Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH, Independent Projects, Keysight Technologies, Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, and Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe.

Which industries is Mostafa most experienced in?

Mostafa is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Mostafa also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Mostafa most experienced in?

Mostafa is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology. Mostafa also has some experience in Research and Development and Operations.

Which industries has Mostafa worked in recently?

Mostafa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Mostafa worked in recently?

Mostafa has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

What is Mostafa's education?

Mostafa holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Berlin.

Does Mostafa have any certificates?

Mostafa has 2 certificates. These include: Cisco CCNA and Cisco CCNP.

What is the availability of Mostafa?

Mostafa is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mostafa?

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