Armando Jr M. Magpantay
Dasmarinas City
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Embedded Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded systems and software. Proficient in C/C++, Python, assembly with a strong background in microcontroller and microprocessor programming. Demonstrated expertise in developing firmware for various applications, Test programs, IOT devices, automotive systems, and consumer electronics. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient software solutions. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Product Engineer
ONSEMI PHILS
01.2021 - Current
- Product Test engineering role focuses on creating tool automation, scripts, optimizing firmware and Test program.
- Software-based Test Spike Code Locator written in C# and NI-VISA implementation. (on going patent application)
- Integration of STDF data into real-time visualization with handler information that written in MySQL, Python scripting, C# GUI interface and socket/ TCP/IP comm (VC++). (on going patent application)
- Designed an application (VC#) that converts hex code into multi-platform ATE languages. Saved >30mins per compilation.
- ATE Test program (VB.net, VC++ ) test time optimization from cost of test/cost of built 73% to 13%.
- Technical documentation, including user manuals and test report
- Used of Jira reporting tools, bit bucket, GIT, Exensio, O+ and other data analysis tools
Test Section Head
ONSEMI PHILS
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Manages engineers and Test technicians, maintenance of Test equipment and maintaining OEE.
- Focuses on equipment improvement, tools and security software (Visual Basic.net, C/C+, Assembly)
- Development and deployment of software and hardware solutions to address customer returns induced by Testers. Addresses manufacturing issues through software solution.
- Innovative approach in resolving Tester Mother board EOS issues. A cost avoidance of >US$500K.
- Root cause analysis of recurring equipment breakdown
- Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
Sr. Microcontroller Application Engineer II
MICROCHIP PHILS
05.2011 - 05.2019
- Developed a Python wrapper to interface with AVR microcontrollers, handling tasks like register control, flash read/write, managing configuration and calibration files. This middleware is written in Python and DLLs in C++ and GUI is C#.
- Conceptualized ideas on automated silicon validation of PIC16 and 32bits microcontrollers. The team collaboration was recognized and highly admired by the top management.
- Silicon validation of microcontroller peripherals such as DAC, Oscillators, PWM, CLC, WDT, and Comparators. Utilizes communication protocols such USB, SPI and I2C.
- Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, communication protocols, and agile methodologies
- Perform technical documentation, including user manuals, specifications and test reports
Sr. Repair and Correlation Engineer (Contractual)
MAXIM PHILS
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Led correlation team of load board and peripherals repair. Suggest component improvements and new circuit design.
- Improved the production capacity by > 30% due to availability of peripherals.
Sr. Electronic Bench Engineer
ICPI Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Carried out electronic repair of house and in-car entertainment system.
- Highlighted as best repairer in United Kingdom.
Sr. Automation Engineer
INTEL TECH PHILS
02.2003 - 01.2008
- Handled Q&R Lab Automation, SW development using VC++ and Shell script, Equipment maintenance, predictive maintenance, drives improvement, applied corrective action for out-of-control equipment. Eliminated vendor contract saves > USD50K per year.
- Bring up the worldwide Q&R laboratories into automation
- Enabled the Maverick functional testers into Parametric Testers to test leakages, standby current, and power down. GUI is written in VC++ and Nextest framework.
Flash Memory Product Failure Analysis Engineer
INTEL TECH PHILS
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Conduct in-depth functional and parametric failure analysis, characterization, package deprocessing, and defect localization through pico probing.
Sr. Equipment Technician
INTEL TECH PHILS
01.1997 - 02.2001
- Automates 1st-level failure analysis using HP-UX SHELL scripting. The Failure analysis station and rework yield significantly increased by 20%.
- Received multiple awards, projects was entered in Intel symposium with published in technical papers.
- Successful support business continuity plan in Kulim, Malaysia.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in IT - IT
London School of Management
London, United Kingdom09.2007
Bachelor of Science in Electronics And Comm - Electronics Communication Engineer
University of The East
Caloocan, Manila04.1996
Skills
- 16 bit and 32 bit Microcontrollers
- Firmware testing
- Software development
- Silicon validation
- Communication protocol
- Application development
- Agile Methodologies
- GIT/SVN/Bit Bucket/Jira
- Python
- C/C/C#/VC
- ASPnet/JS/HTML
- Visual Basic net
- Linux/Shell/Awk
- Android Mobile app development/Java
Volunteer Experience
Maintenance and repair of Stress/Strain Test Machine at UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILS (Los Banos)
Hobbies and Interests
- Android Mobile Programming written in Java (Car automated suspension control using mobile phones)
- In-car entertainment repair and services
Professional Recognition
- 2001, Nominated in ten of the most outstanding employees at INTEL Philippines
- 2007, Intel was an outstanding senior engineer, multiple outstanding engineers, and senior technicians
- Various projects nominated and winner of 'Tatak Kagalingan' (Site highest recognition award), Best Manufacturing Site Team Recognition Award, best ergonomic project, Q3’07, Q1’07, Q3’04, Q4’03 and Q1’01 quarterly recognition
- Competed and entered in symposiums Quality and Reliability Symposium, Paper submission for Intel’s US International Symposium, Intel Philippines Technical Symposium
- Co-lead the Q&R lab automation worldwide and multiple Bravo Awards received at ONSEMI
Timeline
Principal Product Engineer
ONSEMI PHILS
01.2021 - Current
Test Section Head
ONSEMI PHILS
06.2019 - 01.2021
Sr. Microcontroller Application Engineer II
MICROCHIP PHILS
05.2011 - 05.2019
Sr. Repair and Correlation Engineer (Contractual)
MAXIM PHILS
07.2010 - 04.2011
Sr. Electronic Bench Engineer
ICPI Ltd
06.2008 - 06.2010
Sr. Automation Engineer
INTEL TECH PHILS
02.2003 - 01.2008
Flash Memory Product Failure Analysis Engineer
INTEL TECH PHILS
01.2001 - 02.2003
Sr. Equipment Technician
INTEL TECH PHILS
01.1997 - 02.2001
Post Graduate Diploma in IT - IT
London School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Electronics And Comm - Electronics Communication Engineer
University of The East
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