Jean-Pierre Sainfeld
Embedded Linux Architect | Yocto/BSP/Drivers | FPGA Integration & Verification | C/C++/Rust/Python | 35+ Years | Seeking Contract Roles
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Firstlink Consulting Services
- Location
- San Leandro, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jean-Pierre Sainfeld
SENIOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER | LINUX/YOCTO/FPGA INTEGRATIONAvailable for Contract & Full-Time Opportunities (Remote/Hybrid)I deliver production-grade embedded Linux systems for medical devices, IoT platforms, and industrial applications. With 35+ years of hands-on experience, I architect, build, and validate systems that must work flawlessly in the field.CURRENT FOCUS (20••••26)- FPGA/SystemVerilog integration with Linux control planes- Yocto Project builds for custom embedded platforms (NXP, ST, Xilinx)- Network stack development and hardware/software co-verification- Medical device software (FDA-compliant development practices)RECENT RESULTS:At SEKISUI Diagnostics: Developed Yocto layers and BSP for next-generation medical instruments, enabling reliable diagnostics in clinical environments.At FirstLink Consulting (10+ years as CEO): Led embedded systems projects across medical, IoT, and industrial domains, including- ESP32-S3 multi-threaded current measurement device with real-time HTTP monitoring- Raspberry Pi OTA update system achieving 98.4% field deployment success across distributed installations- Kasefet encrypted file storage server (AES-256, multi-user auth, audit logging) on Orange Pi with 5TB capacity- Zephyr RTOS development environment with full WiFi stack integrationCORE TECHNICAL SKILLS:Embedded Linux: Yocto Project, Device Tree, Kernel Drivers, U-Boot, Board Bring-UpLanguages: C/C++(C++17/20), Rust, Python, Bash, SystemVerilogRTOS: Zephyr, FreeRTOS, VxWorksFPGA: Verilog, SystemVerilog, Verilator, GTKWave, AMD/Xilinx toolsPlatforms: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, NXP i.MX, STM32, Xilinx ZynqProtocols: TCP/IP stack, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, WiFiTools: Git, GDB, JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzerDOMAINS- Medical Devices (FDA-compliant development, IEC 62304)- IoT (ultra-low-power, OTA updates, field reliability)- Industrial Control & Data Acquisition- Network Security & EncryptionAVAILABILITY: Contract (immediate availability) Full-Time Remote/Hybrid (SF Bay Area preferred) Start: Immediate to 2-4 weeksCONTACT: j••••••••@firstlinkconsulting.com 40••••••41 discuss how I can help your team ship reliable, production-ready embedded systems.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Jan 2010 — Present · CA, US
Education
Lycee Blaise Pascal
Bachelor's degree, Physical Sciences
1963 — 1969
Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-II) - Clermont-Ferrand
Computer Science
1971 — 2012
Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-II) - Clermont-Ferrand
Master's degree, Computer Science
1971 — 1995
Skills
- Software Engineering
- Mips
- Svn
- Distributed Systems
- Nucleus Rtos
- Microcontrollers
- Power Pc
- Embedded C++
- Assembly Language
- Platform Bring Up
- Bluetooth
- Software Development
- Vxworks
- Git
- Linux
- Python
- Usb
- Lamp
- Real Time
- Ipc
- Psos
- Embedded Linux
- Device Drivers
- Tcp/Ip
- Spi
- Testing
- Tcl-Tk
- Dnp3
- Rsync
- Z80
- Rtos
- Embedded Software
- Clearcase
- Unix
- C++
- Data Communication
- Software Design
- Embedded Systems
- C
- Jtag
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