Embedded Systems Development
Embedded software has to be fast, reliable and often safety-critical. Since 2007 I've built embedded and real-time software for vehicles, head-up displays, fuel cell systems and safety-critical buildings. I'm available for selected consulting engagements with teams that want embedded software done properly.
How I can help
Practical, standards-aware support for teams building real-time and safety-critical embedded products.
Who it's for
Product teams building real-time embedded systems
Automotive suppliers working to AUTOSAR, MISRA C or ISO 26262
Companies moving embedded products from a monolith to a service-based design
Teams that want faster, more reliable CI/CD for embedded software
What I can help with
Real-time control software and time-triggered architectures
AUTOSAR-compliant software design
Safety-minded development with ISO 26262 and MISRA C
QNX-based ECU design and embedded Linux
CI/CD pipelines for embedded targets
Communication protocols such as CAN, SIP and MQTT
I designed an AUTOSAR-compliant head-up display architecture for instrument clusters at a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, and streamlined its CI/CD.
I've written ISO 26262-compliant EV firmware and real-time control algorithms for fuel cell systems.
At a global building-technology company, I moved fire panel systems from a monolith to a service-based architecture, lowering operational cost and making new features easier to roll out.
Why work with me
Balu Pillai
Automotive Solutions Architect
London, United kingdom
contact@balupillai.com
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