Ashok Gaddam

About Ashok Gaddam

Embedded Systems Professional | 14+ Years of Experience in Firmware DevelopmentSeasoned embedded systems engineer with over 14+ years of hands-on experience in firmware development across RTOS and bare-metal (non-RTOS) architectures using Embedded C. Proven track record in end-to-end product development—from concept and design through manufacturing and post-launch support.Domain Expertise:HVAC systems, Access Control and Security systems, Electromechanical Locks, Home Automation, coldchain, and IoT SolutionsKey Skills & Expertise:Designed and developed firmware for smart home appliance (India\'s First Matter Enabled Room Air Conditioner) compliant with the Matter v1.2 IoT standard.Extensive experience in developing embedded firmware for applications using 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers.Proficient in writing low-level drivers and application software in Embedded C.Strong knowledge of ARM Cortex-M3/M4 architectures and RISC-based platforms.Hands-on experience with ESP8266, ESP32, ESP32-S3, and ESP32-C3/C2 open-source platforms.Solid understanding of embedded hardware design principles and debugging techniques.Practical experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS and MQX.Proficient in wireless communication protocols, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and 802.11 standards.Deep understanding of IoT systems, including M2M protocols (MQTT/MQTTS), and HTTP/HTTPS.Familiar with networking protocols such as TCP and UDP.Experience in integrating with AWS IoT Core for edge device communication.Involved in the design and implementation of security features for edge devices Designed and developed gateway-based IoT solutions, including Zigbee and VRF gateways, with optimized firmware and cloud integration for home automation and cold chain systemsDelivered secure IoT solutions by integrating Secure Boot and Flash Encryption on ESP32 series platforms, strengthening device integrity and safeguarding customer data.Technical Proficiencies:Programming Languages: C, Embedded CRTOS: FreeRTOS, MQXCommunication Protocols: I2C, SPI, RS485, RS232, USB, CAN Bus, Modbus RTUARM Core Architectures: Cortex-M3, M4, M4FMicrocontrollers: PIC16/18/24, dsPIC32, NXP Kinetis (K10/K20 series), TI MSP430Wi-Fi/BLE Modules: CC3120, CC3220, ESP8266, ESP32, ESP32-C3/C2, ESP32S3IoT Platforms: AWS IoT Core, AWS IoT SDK (C)Connectivity: BLE, Wi-FiNetwork Protocols: TCP, UDP, MDNS, Local control of device over MulticastIoT Standards: Matter v1.2 and above (CSA)Development Processes: CMMI, Agile

Experience

1. Lead - Iot Engineering

   Panasonic India

   Jul 2021 — Present · IN

   I am responsible for architecting and developing firmware for consumer electronics and IoT-enabled home appliances, delivering secure and scalable access solutions for both residential and commercial environments. My expertise includes end-to-end design and implementation of connected devices with a strong focus on device security, leveraging technologies like Secure Boot and Flash Encryption. I also lead the design and development of firmware for Matter-enabled products and smart appliances.

Education

• Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies

  btech, ELECTRONICS

  2006 — 2010

• Sri Nagarjuna english medium school

  SSC (10 th class)

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Bootloader
• Experience in QA-C Static Analysis of C Source Code
• Embedded C
•  Experience in Unit / Integration Testing, System Testing & Validation
• Software Development
• Microcontrollers
• Firmware
• Rtos
• Ide : Microchip's Mplab Ide , Iar Embedded Workbench for Arm
• C
• Embedded Software
•  Experience in Application and Driver Development to Various Peripherals Such a
• Real-Time Operating Systems (Rtos)
• Device Drivers
• Spi
• Embedded Systems
• Arm Cortex-M
• Usb
• Uart
• Debugging
• System Testing