Haitham is available for hire

Haitham Ahmed

Verified Expert in Engineering

Embedded Systems Developer

Location

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Toptal Member Since

March 22, 2021

Haitham has been an expert in software design leadership, specializing in embedded systems since 2007. He has played key roles in developing innovative products in the automotive, wireless communications, and smart metering sectors. Haitham has driven software development through all phases: requirements analysis, architecture, detailed design, unit testing, and validation while maintaining an excellent balance between project targets and milestones and team spirit.

Software Engineering Embedded Systems Embedded Software Engineering Management Windows C G Suite Firmware Microsoft Project Agile C++Go

Portfolio

Valeo

C, Agile, Safety-critical, Code Architecture, People Management, AUTOSAR...

Axxcelera Broadband Wireless

C, Wireless Communication, Long-term Evolution (LTE), People Management...

Intel

Long-term Evolution (LTE), C, Wireless Communication, Embedded Software...

Experience

Embedded Systems - 14 years Leadership - 8 years Agile - 6 years Project Management - 6 years Software Architecture - 6 years Technical Project Management - 5 years AUTOSAR - 4 years Safety-critical - 3 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Office 365, G Suite, Technical Project Management, People Management

The most amazing...

...thing I've done was lead the software design of critical embedded systems: e-motor, LTE eNB, and e-meter.

Work Experience

Software Design Leader

2016 - PRESENT

Valeo

Led the technical and project management aspects of software development projects for electric motor projects.
Handled all customer communications related to software development projects: requirements clarification, technical solutions, and project milestones.
Reviewed and contributed to software architecture design choices and changes.
Collaborated with the safety team to define safety concept designs from a software perspective.

Technologies: C, Agile, Safety-critical, Code Architecture, People Management, AUTOSAR, Microsoft Project, Technical Project Management, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Windows, G Suite, Electronics, ISO 26262, Embedded C, Project Management, E-Motor, Leadership, IT Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Delivery Management, Engineering Management, Functional Safety, Firmware

Software Team Lead

2014 - 2016

Axxcelera Broadband Wireless

Built and grew the software team as needed to develop complex LTE features, such as mobility load balancing, inter-cell interference coordination, automatic neighbor relation, handover optimization, and support of carrier aggregation.
Enhanced and developed software and software reuse methodologies and. design and development processes.
Owned and managed all software deliverables and the software team task. assignments.

Technologies: C, Wireless Communication, Long-term Evolution (LTE), People Management, Microsoft Project, Technical Project Management, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Windows, G Suite, Electronics, C++, Code Architecture, Embedded C, Project Management, Leadership, IT Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Delivery Management, Engineering Management, Firmware

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

2013 - 2014

Intel

Played a key role in the development and optimization of the LTE L2 stack.
Supported the platform bring-up phases during system integration.
Analyzed the reported defects and traces, followed by the development of bug fixes or system enhancements.

Technologies: Long-term Evolution (LTE), C, Wireless Communication, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Windows, Office 365, Electronics, C++, Code Architecture, Embedded C, Software Engineering

Software Team Lead, R&D Department

2009 - 2013

El Sewedy Electrometer

Built and grew the software team, as needed, to develop smart meters with many features: single and three-phase, smart card, RFID, GSM, prepaid, and DLMS standard.
Architected software products and supported decision-making at the system architecture level with different stakeholders.
Oversaw and contributed to the development of applications for new products while maintaining and expanding the scope of existing projects.

Technologies: Smart Meters, Embedded Systems, Real-time Embedded Systems, C, People Management, Microsoft Project, Technical Project Management, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Windows, Office 365, Electronics, Code Architecture, Embedded C, Project Management, Leadership, IT Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Engineering Management, Firmware

Embedded System Software Engineer

2008 - 2009

QuickTel

Contributed to the development of the CDMA Fixed Wireless Phone based on the Qualcomm chipset and stack.
Worked with different simulators and emulators in the development and debugging of software components.
Performed peer reviews with my colleagues to ensure output quality.
Prepared the software design documents for the developed components.

Technologies: C, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Real-time Embedded Systems, Windows, Electronics, E-Motor, Software Engineering, Firmware

Embedded System Software Engineer

2007 - 2008

El Sewedy Electrometer

Contributed to the software design, implementation, and testing phases of the product development cycle.
Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into software features and specifications.
Worked with simulators and emulators in the development and debugging of software components.

Technologies: C, Embedded C, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real-time Embedded Systems, Smart Meters, Windows, Office 365, Electronics, Software Engineering, Firmware

Experience

Gearbox Motor Generator

A new and powerful product for hybrid engine architecture. Combined with the gearbox, this generator saves 5-8% of more fuel on medium-displacement utility vehicles and 10-20% on light commercial vehicles.

Electric Supercharger

Unlike turbochargers driven by exhaust gas, the electric supercharger (operating with an electric motor) responds instantaneously. This strengthens engine torque at low revolutions, eliminates turbo lag, and improves the vehicle’s acceleration. This innovation also enables the downsizing of combustion engines, an important factor in reducing fuel consumption.

AxxceLTE eNodeB

The AxxceLTE eNodeB product family provides LTE wireless access over a wide range of frequency bands in a compact outdoor design. The family supports all-in-one and distributed architectures and can be customized to provide optimal performance in the carrier, wireless ISP, industrial, public safety, and private markets, with additional advanced, self-optimizing network features.

Intel XMM 7160 Slim Modem

The Intel XMM 7160 slim modem platform combines Intel X-GOLD 716 digital and analog baseband, featuring an integrated power management unit with the Intel SMARTi 4G transceiver for 2G/3G/LTE and the Intel Release 9 Protocol Stack.

Smart Meters

Co-developed smart meters based on different microcontrollers, which support a wide variety of features for residential meters:
- RFID/smart cards and STS prepaid methods
- Advanced payment features
- GSM and RF connectivity
- DLM standard

CDMA Fixed Wireless Phone

A fixed wireless phone based on CDMA technology that can work with a cellular network and provide good quality voice and stable SMS services. The phones support caller ID, call forwarding, call waiting, call hold, and SMS and phonebooks with large capacity.

Skills

Languages

C, Embedded C, C++, Go

Tools

G Suite, Microsoft Project

Platforms

Windows

Industry Expertise

Project Management

Other

Embedded Systems, People Management, Technical Project Management, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Smart Meters, Office 365, Code Architecture, Real-time Embedded Systems, Leadership, IT Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Delivery Management, Engineering Management, AUTOSAR, Safety-critical, Long-term Evolution (LTE), Wireless Communication, Electronics, ISO 26262, E-Motor, Functional Safety, Firmware

Paradigms

Agile

Education

2002 - 2006

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Electrical Communication, Faculty of Engineering

Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt

Certifications

JULY 2021 - JULY 2026