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Reshmi Suragani

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Software Engineer

Friedrichshafen
Reshmi Suragani

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Software Engineer at Aumovio Engineering Services (formerly Continental Engineering Services)

  • Programming: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB
  • Feature Owner for SecOC and FvM, leading development, integration, and validation
  • Strong ECU hardware understanding for debugging
  • Integrated AUTOSAR security modules: CSM, Crypto, CryIf, and HSM
  • Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration
  • Implemented Secure Boot with DMA on Chorus MCU, improving boot performance
  • Designed HSM key management and UDS-based key verification features
  • Developed Python automation scripts to improve validation efficiency
  • Performed ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliant development and testing
  • Implemented diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs) for fault detection and reliability
  • Strong knowledge of 32-bit MCU architectures and real-time systems
  • Proficient in embedded C, compiler/debugger tools, and CANoe
  • Experience with TLS, IPsec, key management, and Ethernet switch configuration
  • Created architecture and system documentation for cross-team alignment
  • Supported production ECU flashing and large-scale deployments
  • Conducted functional safety-related tests to ensure system reliability
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Michael Kraft

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Co-Founder

Hamburg
Michael Kraft

Last position:

Bytec Medizintechnik

  • Developed solution to filter heavily noisy analog sensor data by combining high-speed sampling with digital firmware filtering
  • Increased battery life of a battery-powered medical device from about 10 days to about 18 months
  • Supported the overall project up to initial clinical tests and TÜV approval
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Tilmann Spahlinger

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Technical Expert, Software Architect

Weingarten
Tilmann Spahlinger

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Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU

  • Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
  • Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
  • Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
  • Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
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Bernd Gasse

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Freelance Embedded and Software Engineer

Görlitz
Bernd Gasse

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Freelance Embedded and Software Engineer at Hardware-Software-Design

  • Specialized in embedded software development with C, C++, assembly, and designing interfaces to other applications or components

  • Focus areas: communication (wireless and wired), control/regulation, low-power RF applications (e.g., Bluetooth LE), IoT applications, systems for measurement/data acquisition

  • Development of cross-platform communication protocols based on Bluetooth Low Energy for embedded systems, embedded Linux, and mobile applications

  • Mobile/desktop software development with C/C++, QML, and the Qt framework; platform-specific interfaces in Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS

  • Platforms: Linux, Android OS, iOS, Windows/UWP, embedded Linux, macOS; cross-platform with Qt 6, QtQuick/QML

  • Multithreaded applications, UI/UX design with QtQML; experience with VxWorks and QNX

  • Consulting and requirements analysis from concept through design, prototyping, testing to production transfer

  • Expertise in desktop, mobile, and backend software, cross-platform development, embedded software, digital and mixed-signal applications, wireless modules (Bluetooth LE, WiFi), short-range device certification, Bluetooth listing

  • Hardware development: concept and design of electronic circuits, schematic creation (OrCAD, Fusion360), simulation (PSpice, LTSpice), layout, prototype assembly, and commissioning

  • Extensive project experience in PC/desktop/server software, embedded software, mobile applications, and hardware development projects (selected from 2008 to 2025)

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Statistics of experts using BeagleBone

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

11 years

Position duration

5 years

Positions per freelancer

5

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

50%

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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Average rates of experts in Germany using BeagleBone

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Daily rate avg. 740 €

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Median rate 760 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

BeagleBone basics

BeagleBone is a family of small embedded boards used for prototyping and product work. Teams use it to test sensors, control hardware, and run Linux close to the metal. The BeagleBone Black and BeagleBone AI are common reference points in this ecosystem.

What it builds

  • Hardware prototypes and proof-of-concept devices
  • Industrial control and monitoring systems
  • Sensor gateways and data collection nodes
  • Robotics, motion control, and test rigs

It fits projects that need GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, or serial links without building a full custom board first.

Core skills

Strong BeagleBone specialists know embedded Linux, boot flow, device trees, and low-level debugging. They can work with cross-compilers, kernel modules, and user-space services, and they understand how to move from a bench setup to a stable field device.

Ecosystem and tooling

A good setup often includes BeagleBoard.org images, Debian-based Linux, SSH, serial consoles, and build tools for firmware and drivers. Depending on the project, specialists may also use C, Python, shell scripts, and hardware tools for logic checks and signal debugging.

When teams need help

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a board must be integrated into a larger system, when boot issues block delivery, or when hardware and software do not align. In Germany, this often comes up in industrial, lab, and automation projects that need remote work plus occasional on-site testing.

What good experts deliver

Good BeagleBone professionals document pin use, keep startup reliable, and leave clean handover notes. They test on real hardware, not just in theory, and they know how to balance quick fixes with maintainable code for the next revision.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to BeagleBone.

BeagleBone is used for embedded work where a small Linux board needs direct access to hardware. Teams choose it for prototypes, control units, sensor hubs, and test rigs when GPIO and other low-level interfaces matter. It is common in products that start as lab hardware and later move toward a custom board.

A BeagleBone board usually sits between a general-purpose Linux board and a microcontroller-style platform. Compared with Raspberry Pi, it is often chosen when deterministic I/O and closer hardware control matter more than media or desktop-style features. Compared with Arduino, it offers a full Linux environment and stronger software tooling.

A strong BeagleBone specialist should understand Linux, device trees, boot configuration, and low-level hardware interfaces. Useful adjacent skills include C, Python, shell scripting, cross-compiling, and basic electronics debugging. For many projects, they also need to read schematics and trace signals on the bench.

Not every BeagleBone task needs deep seniority, but hardware bring-up, kernel work, and board integration usually do. Simple application logic or peripheral testing can be handled by a more general embedded specialist. The more the project depends on custom hardware behavior, the more experience matters.

Yes, much BeagleBone work can be done remotely if the board can be shipped or a lab can provide access. Remote collaboration works well for code, boot logs, device-tree changes, and driver debugging. On-site time still helps when the issue involves wiring, power, noise, or hardware faults.

The BeagleBone Black is widely used for general embedded Linux work, while the BeagleBone AI is aimed at heavier processing and machine-vision style tasks. The right choice depends on interfaces, compute load, and the kind of peripherals the system needs. A good specialist will pick the board around the use case, not the other way around.

Look for a BeagleBone professional who can explain hardware choices clearly and show how they debugged past issues. Good signs include clean pin mapping, reproducible build steps, and stable boot behavior on real boards. They should also document what is specific to the current hardware revision and what can be reused later.

For a BeagleBone engagement in Germany, ask whether the work needs remote support, lab access, or occasional on-site visits. Also clarify language expectations, since hardware handovers and test sessions can depend on the local team. Good questions at the start save time when the board is tied to industrial or prototype hardware.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 740 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects have 11 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used BeagleBone in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used BeagleBone

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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