Kidist Andarge Kassa
Summary
System software developer with 2+ years of experience in embedded programming on microcontrollers using C, Python, and C++. Skilled in real-time operating systems and communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet). Passionate about innovative technology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects in a collaborative team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Software Developer
Information Network Security Administration
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Develop real time embedded application on STM32 Micro controller using Zephyr RTOS.
- Developed and debugged control and communication modules in C and Python for sensor-integrated systems and reduced bugs by 40% during development.
- Developed robust C/C++ code for peripherals using UART, SPI, and I²C protocols.
- Delivered 100+ pages of technical documentation to support development , testing , and cross-functional understanding.
- Researched, recommended and implemented new software to meet business needs.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
Network Engineer
University of Gondar
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Designed and optimized network topologies for real time communications.
- Automated network monitoring and data collection to support performance diagnostics.
- Collaborated with Networking teams to integrate network solutions for real-time systems.
Education
M.Sc. - ICT for Internet and Multimedia - Cyber Systems Track
University of Padua
06.2026
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering -Computer Eng.
University of Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia 07-2019
Skills
- Protocols: CAN bus, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet
- Soft Skills: Technical Communication, Proactive Learning, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail
- Tools: GCC toolchains, GDB, JTAG debuggers, Git, CI/CD pipelines,ICSim
- Languages: Python, C, C,Java, JavaScript
- Machine Learning basics, algorithm development
Certification
- Certificate of Completion: Introduction to Python October 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XroxH8-FahICej_fZ6LU72WzAgdq1kRz/view?usp=sharing
- Certificate of Drone & Data Technology (CDDT) Level 1 February 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4Nc-G9Nlr_oX6yqZVNN9l_XA0XYoI8k/view?usp=sharing
- Trusted Operator Program Certification February 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QcqQ6eS_TkqSvEpjreL6EA0TT9krqHvl/view?usp=sharing
Timeline
System Software Developer
Information Network Security Administration
07.2022 - 11.2024
Network Engineer
University of Gondar
10.2018 - 09.2020
M.Sc. - ICT for Internet and Multimedia - Cyber Systems Track
University of Padua
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering -Computer Eng.
University of Gondar
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