Randy Brace

About Randy Brace

Experienced BSEE interested in senior embedded software and wireless systems engineering opportunities.22 years of real-time embedded software development and architecture experience in the field of cellular systems. My work has focused on GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, UMTS/3G, LTE, and 5G NR technologies. I have worked on Layer 1 design and implementation all the way up to NAS and RRC in the protocol stack. I am a passionate engineer who loves to solve complex problems, interact with others, and am quickly able to familiarize myself with the related technology and navigate through both small and large companies in order to complete any sized project.Specialties- In-depth knowledge of 3GPP standards from Layer 1 up to NAS and RRC- Real-time operating systems (custom, RTXC, limited VxWorks)- Processor and memory architecture concepts- DSPG(Teak/Oak) Assembly, C, Matlab, limited perl and C++- Version Control and Project Tracking tools (Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, Jira, Perforce, MKS Integrity)- Real-time debug methodology and tools

Experience

1. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

   Motorola Solutions

   May 2015 — Present · Schaumburg, IL, US

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Embedded Software
• Perl
• Embedded Systems
• Architecture
• Algorithms
• Debugging
• 3gpp
• Wireless
• Device Drivers
• Rtos
• Digital Signal Processors
• Software Design
• Software Development
• Vxworks
• Matlab
• Rf
• Testing
• C
• Databases
• Clearcase
• Umts
• Clearquest