Chris Kottaridis

This project aimed to gather data from an array of sensors and transmit this information to a centralized cloud database. By having the data centralized, each forklift could be monitored in real time, allowing for early detection of issues and scheduling routine maintenance.

As a software developer, I addressed a specific requirement to monitor operating temperature. I developed a process to gracefully halt all user space applications and place the kernel into sleep mode if temperatures breach a predefined threshold. The system was programmed to awaken the processor every minute to check if the temperature dropped to safe levels. The system would reboot if adequate cooling was achieved, restarting all user space applications. If not, it would resume sleep mode for another minute. This functionality was achieved by creating a systemd target and service, triggering a C program I created to continually monitor the temperature and command the system to either reboot or sleep accordingly.

The purpose of the monitoring system I engineered was to prevent potential damage that could arise from the system overheating, thus ensuring uninterrupted and safe forklift operations.

Developed a sophisticated controller interface for drones as a software developer. My primary role entailed writing and implementing code that enabled the persistent storage of variables within the flash memory of an ARM-based microcontroller. The functionality I created allowed variables to be retrieved by their names and necessitated the integration of STM32 sample code into the client's specialized build environment. This enhancement allowed end users to establish and retrieve custom configurations for their drones swiftly and efficiently.

Worked on the managed hosting team for a cloud computing project and ensured that we delivered consistent routine maintenance for our clients, which included managing backups, performing upgrades, and other scheduled tasks, all in alignment with timings set with our customers.

I developed a scheduling tool specifically designed to enhance the efficacy of our managed hosting team. This tool seamlessly integrated with our existing in-house ticketing system, and its primary function was to automate ticket creation for scheduled maintenance activities on customer servers. Its flexible design also allowed for its use in general scheduling tasks.

Before the implementation of my scheduling solution, many of the planned scheduling events were missed. However, the introduction of this tool marked a turning point—every scheduled maintenance task was carried out punctually, bolstering our service reliability and client satisfaction.