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Dominic Whitworth
Systems Engineer
Dominic is a well-rounded systems, software, and electronics engineer with over 15 years of professional development experience. He has a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering and a master's degree in digital signal processing. Over the years, Dominic has developed complex systems and used multiple software languages across the full-stack, contributing to, building, and maintaining many platforms as an architect, including one that enabled him to sell his business for over $10 million.

Shri Konda
Systems Engineer
Shri has over 25 years of experience in embedded control system architecture, model-based systems, control algorithm development, and driver-assisted systems for conventional, hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles. He has worked with leading automotive companies such as Ford, General Motors, Bosch, ZF, and Magna, delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards. Shri's core competencies include systems engineering, project management, and model building.

Swagat Sahoo
Systems Engineer
Swagat is a certified ISO 26262 functional safety expert from TUV SGS, a TUV SUD certified functional safety trainer, and an L1 (ASIL A and B) functional safety accessor with experience in projects up to ASIL D. He is well-versed in ISO 26262 standards and guidelines. Swagat has a deep understanding of safety for automated driving and e-powertrain applications. Swagat has experience writing and managing functional and technical safety requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Nishanth Muppala
Systems Engineer
Nishanth is a seasoned quality and safety management professional with 13+ years of experience in integrated management systems, process consulting, and technical expertise in systems, software, risk, requirements, and supplier management. He is a certified Functional Safety Engineer and Quality Management Systems Auditor. Nishanth specializes in parts 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9 of ISO 26262 and has extensive experience in gap analysis, process definition, and life-critical product implementation.

Gustavo Fonseca
Systems Engineer
Gustavo has 7+ years of experience as a senior data scientist and Python developer. He led the AIaaS initiative at Visagio, where he enhanced model efficiency 5x and developed a recommendation system, boosting revenue by 35%. Gustavo co-founded a fintech startup and drove it to achieve a R$1 million valuation within eight months. His year in Germany was marked by winning the SpaceX Hyperloop Innovation Prize. Gustavo's expertise in AI, ML, APIs, and ETL drives technological innovation.

Onur Codur
Systems Engineer
Onur is an enthusiastic and passionate security engineer who likes to work predominantly as a security architect to provide strategic direction to the development and operational teams to identify security weaknesses in their solution designs and drive the adoption of security best practices. He believes that security is one of the key driving factors in maintaining the reputation and quality of an organization and its services.

Jonathan Tai
Systems Engineer
Jonathan is a technical product strategist and systems engineer specializing in robotics, processes, discovery, design, delivery, and product management. He has experience building technical product systems, critical systems, and processes for external customers. Jonathan has helped small to mid-size businesses make lasting processes that drive agile development.

Wei Ding
Systems Engineer
Wei is a senior system engineer with over a decade of experience in system development in the Australian finance and media fields. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering and two master's degrees in engineering management and IT. Wei specializes in data modeling and system solution architecture and has delivered Python, Java, and Spark applications.

Somu Bhargava
Systems Engineer
Bhargava is a software engineer with over four years of experience working in fintech and hedge funds—building high-scale platforms from scratch. He is currently tech lead at Mudrex, a crypto-hedge fund, building and maintaining critical HFT infrastructure and ordering engine. Bhargava has also worked with D.E. Shaw, ConsenSys, and the Ethereum Foundation, who has also consulted various fintech and infra companies in the past.

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Toptal gave us access to the best designers out there, saving us a lot of time and allowing us to build the best possible product.
Thierry JakircevicGeneral Manager, Digital Solutions, Bridgestone

Toptal’s talent is really excellent. They are able to work through large business problems and code incredibly efficiently.
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The kind of people we looked for were hard to find. Toptal helped us achieve our goals by bringing high quality resources to bear on very short notice.
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If you’ve tried working with other vendors, Toptal is going to be a different type of company to work with; they’re going to meet you where your needs are.
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