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Ernst R. — Mid-Level Software Engineer - Systems & Embedded Architectures from Belgium

Ernst R.

Mid-Level Software Engineer - Systems & Embedded Architectures

Belgium 6+ years
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Ernst R. is a systems-oriented Software Engineer specializing in embedded runtimes, industrial integrations, and developer tooling. With substantial experience from his tenure at Azumuta and NanoGrid, he is known for designing scalable, event-driven platforms and proprietary virtual machines that bridge high-level TypeScript development with low-level hardware control. At Azumuta, Ernst focused on integrating heterogeneous peripherals and services, developing solutions that included RFID readers and AI-driven services, ensuring reliability in industrial workflows. His work at NanoGrid involved developing web and mobile applications for energy management systems, balancing maintainability with operational constraints. As an independent platform developer through ERDesigns, he created a proprietary TypeScript-to-bytecode compiler and an embedded virtual machine targeting ESP32 environments, demonstrating strong capabilities in System Architecture & Design and virtual machine development. Additionally, through his freelance work, Ernst has delivered bespoke solutions across various domains, including smart-card systems and media-centric platforms, consistently focusing on robust, maintainable systems designed for the real-world conditions of industrial and operational environments.

Experience

  • Independent Platform Development - Proprietary platform (closed-source)

    ERDesigns · 2024 — Present
    Designed and built a proprietary TypeScript-to-bytecode compiler along with an embedded virtual machine for both ESP32 and desktop environments. Implemented ES-compliant runtime semantics, featuring deterministic scheduling and event-driven execution. Developed hardware driver abstractions, OTA update pipelines, and industrial gateway integrations. Established a comprehensive tooling ecosystem, including CLI, debugging utilities, and deployment workflows.

  • Software Engineer

    Azumuta · 2024 — Present
    Contributed to the core platform by integrating various heterogeneous peripherals and services to create a reliable industrial workflow environment. Designed and implemented integrations for peripherals such as RFID readers, industrial scales, and BLE-based temperature gauges, focusing on reliability, safety, and maintainability. Worked on OPC-UA integrations for safe orchestration of PLCs within digital workflows, and developed AI-driven document and media processing pipelines as a separate microservice to ensure scalability and system stability.

  • Software Engineer

    NanoGrid · 2018 — 2024
    Engaged primarily with the web and mobile application layers of the energy management platform, focusing on user-facing systems that connect with complex infrastructures. Designed and implemented applications for device setup, configuration, and monitoring, requiring careful state handling and usability considerations. Participated in architectural discussions to balance product needs with maintainability and operational constraints, while collaborating across teams to ensure robust platform behavior.

  • Shift Supervisor

    Van Damme · 2014 — 2017
    Oversaw daily operations of production and finishing processes in an industrial food manufacturing setting, coordinating a team of 10–15 operators to ensure quality and efficiency. Provided hands-on technical support and first-line maintenance, acting as the main contact for resolving production issues and minimizing downtime.

  • Operator

    Philips Lighting · 2010 — 2013
    Operated automated production lines focused on manufacturing electronic components, ensuring continuous production through monitoring equipment and performing first-line maintenance. Collaborated with technical teams to enhance production automation and enforce process reliability through practical insights from the production floor.

  • Software Engineer (Freelancer)

    Freelancer · 2008 — Present
    Delivered tailored software solutions across several domains, including embedded-adjacent systems and industrial tooling. Managed all phases of project development, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, delivery, and maintenance. Focused on creating custom components and tooling, particularly with Delphi and C++, for applications in industrial, media, and operational environments, ensuring robust system design amidst complex hardware interactions.

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