Ashkan Eghbal, Developer in San Diego, CA, United States
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Ashkan Eghbal

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Software Developer

San Diego, CA, United States

Toptal member since February 21, 2025

Expertise
AlgorithmsLinuxC++GitPythonVisual Studio DevelopmentPerlJavaSoftware DevelopmentJenkinsDockerScalaKotlinXcodeVerilog
Bio

Ashkan is a skilled software developer with 9+ years of experience delivering high-quality solutions. He has led projects such as migrating Go web services to Android, automating tests, integrating AUTOSAR APIs, and optimizing search performance. Proficient in C++, Python, Java, Scala, Go, and Kotlin, Ashkan excels in system architecture, automation, and crafting impactful, efficient solutions for companies of all sizes.

Portfolio

Sonatus
C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, Jenkins, TestRail, Git, Docker, Linux, Python...
Amazon.com
Java, Scala, Kotlin, IntelliJ IDEA, Scrum, Kanban, Xcode, Linux, Algorithms...
Synopsys
C++, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Presto, Compiler Design, Data Structures...

Experience

  • Programming - 15 years
  • Linux - 11 years
  • Data Structures - 10 years
  • Algorithms - 10 years
  • Git - 6 years
  • C++ - 6 years
  • Assembly Programming - 6 years
  • Computer Architecture - 5 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

C++, Linux, Go, Android

The most amazing...

...Go to Android migration I've led required automating tests, integrating AUTOSAR APIs, and optimizing search latency for seamless performance.

Work Experience

Member of Technical Staff

2021 - PRESENT
Sonatus
  • Developed a shared memory reader client and data collection pipeline for embedded systems, ensuring reliability with unit and integration tests using C++ and Python.
  • Enhanced CAN messaging and signal collection by implementing event-driven architecture and API-based status signal gathering with customizable sample intervals.
  • Migrated a Go-based project to the Android platform, leveraging open-source tools to streamline development.
Technologies: C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, Jenkins, TestRail, Git, Docker, Linux, Python, Programming

Software Development Engineer

2019 - 2021
Amazon.com
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technical leads, and product managers, to gather requirements and define software product features, technical designs, and strategic product direction.
  • Practiced full software development lifecycle processes, including adhering to coding standards, conducting code reviews, managing source control, overseeing the build process, and performing rigorous testing.
  • Designed test plans, configured test environments, and implemented automated integration tests for both AWS-based and non-AWS-based services.
Technologies: Java, Scala, Kotlin, IntelliJ IDEA, Scrum, Kanban, Xcode, Linux, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming

Senior R&D Engineer II

2016 - 2019
Synopsys
  • Designed and developed custom data structures in C/C++ to support API requirements for detailed interface usage reporting.
  • Researched, designed, and implemented features to enhance the parser functionality in the design compiler and fusion compiler.
  • Analyzed the Presto codebase to implement algorithms with minimal code changes.
Technologies: C++, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Presto, Compiler Design, Data Structures, Algorithms, Perforce, Linux, Programming

Experience

Web-based Service on Android

I ported a Go-based web service to Android using the Gomobile framework for platform reusability. I also implemented features to automatically install Termux (an Android terminal emulator) and deploy an MQTT broker on the Android platform. In addition, I automated the app launch and pre-requisite setup.

Education

2010 - 2016

PhD in Computer Systems and Software

University of California, Irvine - Irvine, California, USA

Skills

Tools

Git, Jenkins, TestRail, IntelliJ IDEA, Xcode, Perforce, MQTT, Gomobile

Languages

C++, Python, Java, Perl, Scala, Kotlin, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Go

Platforms

Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Docker, Android

Frameworks

Presto

Paradigms

Scrum, Kanban, Compiler Design

Other

Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming, Assembly Programming, Computer Architecture, termux, Computer Systems, Software

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