Abhi Patel
Richmond,Texas
Summary
22+ Years of Embedded Systems Leadership | AI Strategy & Global R&D Governance High-impact leader dedicated to scaling engineering organizations through the strategic integration of advanced AI and high-reliability systems. Certified in Generative AI Strategy (IBM); expertly leverages LLMs to architect enterprise-level workflows that enhance decision-making speed and accuracy across multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record in directing global engineering initiatives at HPE, Lenovo, HP Inc., HORIBA, Emerson and Additech (VP), specializing in Edge AI deployment to drive operational excellence and reduce enterprise overhead.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Embedded Linux Engineer (R&D)
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE)
01.2023 - Current
- Technical Leadership: Direct project teams and outsourced partners in the end-to-end design and development of Frame Link Module products.
- AI Integration: Driving innovation by embedding internal AI tools and GitHub Copilot into the SDLC to optimize coding, testing, and documentation accuracy.
- Strategic Management: Evaluate designs and project activities to ensure compliance with global security, reliability, and testability standards.
- Environment: ARM, Embedded Linux (Yocto/BitBake), Rocky Linux, C/C++, Docker, Podman, Jenkins, ChatHPE.
Senior Advisory BMC Firmware Engineer (RDC)
LENOVO
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Governance & Security: Architected the SBOM roadmap for XCC/BMC firmware stacks, ensuring compliance with US Defense and Border Security criteria for Tier-1 clients (Amazon, Google).
- Pipeline Optimization: Implemented a CI/CD pipeline-based process that reduced deployment time by 30% and reclaimed 360+ engineering hours per project cycle.
- Team Mentorship: Led inclusive engagement for early-career staff, maximizing project outcomes while maintaining high-quality firmware build and release standards.
- Environment: ARM, OpenBMC/BMC Stack, RedFish, Yocto, Jenkins, Docker, PowerShell.
Sr. Lead Embedded Firmware Security Engineer (BIOS/UEFI R&D)
HP INC.
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Cost Reduction Innovation: Designed and implemented the first-ever industrial GUI/UI for EC Debug Boards, reducing servicing costs by 40% via factory-restore functionality for bricked units.
- Agile Leadership: Managed a 'Power Team' of 4 engineers, utilizing PERT analysis to identify and eliminate roadmap impediments.
- Award-Winning Mentorship: Won 'Best POC Award' for mentoring interns in converting cutting-edge technology into the upcoming notebook and workstation product lines.
- Environment: ARM Cortex-M, ThreadX RTOS, Python, I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, BLE.
Principal Firmware Engineer (R&D)
HORIBA SCIENTIFIC
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Product Performance: Architected the next generation of top-selling scientific instruments (MicroHR, Duetta), achieving a 200% performance increase and 35% cost reduction.
- Leadership: Provided technical mentorship and led teams using PERT/SWOT analysis for strategic alignment with organizational goals.
- Environment: PIC32/24 (MIPS), LIN Bus, Xilinx Spartan FPGA, Secure Boot, C#, Qt.
Senior Lead Embedded Firmware Security Engineer
HP INC. (via AVIT)
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Intel Technology Implementation: Led firmware analysis and testing for Intel’s cutting-edge power management technologies (Modern Standby, S1-S4 Sleep).
- Taiwan Collaboration: Partnered with Taiwan Development Center (TDC) and China (ODM) to eliminate roadblocks in commercial notebook and tablet releases.
Vice President of Engineering
ADDITECH INC.
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Strategic Oversight: Supported top management in process improvement, directly increasing productivity while staying within rigid budgets and goals.
- Revenue Generation: Developed a customized Media Player (C++/VLC) that generated 28% more revenue per panel by securing media logs during communication failures.
- Security Architecture: Implemented WPA2-PSK AES support with secure key generation (RSA, SHA-256) to meet strict network criteria for national fuel retailers (Kroger, HEB).
Sr. Firmware Engineer
BARCLAYS (via AVIT)
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Secure Banking Infrastructure: Customized Embedded Linux on the i.mx287 (ARM926EJ) processor for next-gen secure mobile banking terminals, managing BSP, Kernel, and secure update mechanisms.
PC Architecture Platform Simulation Engineer (R&D)
AMD (ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC) (via AVIT)
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Hardware Simulation: Developed and simulated USB 3.0 Host Controller for AMD64 platform processors (SB900/SBYuba South Bridges), enabling pre-silicon BIOS and OS development.
Sr. Firmware Engineer (R&D)
ONPATH TECHNOLOGIES (via AVIT)
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Network Infrastructure: Customized Debian Linux for PowerPC architecture, implementing onboard redundant PostgreSQL databases and automating configuration for FTP, Telnet, and RADIUS/TAC+ servers.
Software Engineer
AVIT, STAMFORD, CT
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Tool Development: Designed and implemented a proprietary 'Memory Leak Detector' (MLD) in C++ used across ARM and PowerPC platforms, enhancing code quality via static analysis.
Sr. Software Engineer – Team Lead
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION LTD
04.2007 - 02.2009
- Train Automation (MVB): Developed Web Services and diagnostic data modules for train systems, integrating communication boards for GPS, 3G/GPRS, and WLAN using VxWorks and Embedded Linux.
Software Engineer
DANIEL MEASUREMENT & CONTROL (EMERSON)
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Industrial Control: Designed 5-point linearity control algorithms and multilayer PCBs for additive control targets using USX RTOS and Intel 80c196KB.
- Field Deployment: Installed and tested SCADA software and bare-metal firmware at global client sites.
Software Engineer
BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTER (BARC) (via C&I Co.)
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Scientific Systems: Designed WinForm/LabView data acquisition for Gas Analyzers; implemented uCos II on Mixed-Signal MSP430 platforms.
Embedded Software Engineer
ORG-INFORMATICS
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Early Career: Developed algorithms for EEPROM/89c5x programmers and designed initial GUI control software using VB 6.0 and assembly.
Education
Post Graduation - Computer Applications
CDAC
INDIA07-2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon, Maharashtra India07-2004
Skills
- Leadership: Strategic Planning, Product Roadmapping, Budget/P&L Management, Mentoring, Change Management
- Technical Domain: Automotive & Industrial (Oil/Gas), Train Automation (MVB), AI Servers, Networking/SAN, Cybersecurity
- AI & Digital Transformation: GenAI Strategy (IBM), Edge AI (Edge Impulse), TinyML, GitHub Copilot
- RTOS & OS Mastery: VxWorks, ThreadX, QNX, uC/OS, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux (Yocto, Debian, Rocky), Windows IoT
- Security & Standards: SBOM, Secure Boot, FIPS, AES, RSA, HMAC, CMM, ISO Certification
- Programming: Assembly, C, C, C#, Kotlin, Python, Perl, Shell Script, Qt
- Processors: ARM (Cortex A/M), RISC-V, x86-64, PowerPC (MPC5200/8360), MIPS, ESP32, FPGA (NIOS II)
- Protocols: MODBUS, CAN/CANOpen, GBit Ethernet, SNMP, LoRa, MQTT, Zigbee, USB 30, PCIe
- Infrastructure: Jenkins, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Redfish
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Global Technical Authority: Awarded the elite rank of IEEE Senior Member (2019), a distinction held by fewer than 8% of 425,000 members globally, recognizing significant professional achievements.
- Executive Leadership (VP Level): Former VP of Engineering at Additech INC; established process improvements that aligned engineering with top-tier corporate goals and P&L targets.
- Architectural Innovation: Designed next-generation scientific platforms for HORIBA, achieving a 200% performance increase while reducing manufacturing costs by 35%.
- AI Transformation Pioneer: Currently leading the integration of GitHub Copilot and internal AI tools into R&D processes at HPE to accelerate time-to-market and optimize SDLC governance.
- Operational Excellence: Expert in GAP and PERT analysis, managing cross-functional teams to reduce deployment times by 30% and field servicing costs by 40% across various roles.
- Industry Thought Leadership: Lead Guest Editor for the American Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications (AJESA) and recurring Expert Reviewer for multiple international scientific journals.
Certification
- IEEE Senior Member | Highest Grade Level (Awarded 2019)
- Certified Generative AI Strategist | IBM
- Certified Edge AI Professional | Edge Impulse
- Lead Guest Editor | American Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications (AJESA)
- Expert Reviewer | Scientific & Academic Publishing (SAP) Journals
Skills & Domain Expertise
- Leadership: Strategic Planning, Product Roadmapping, Budget/P&L Management, Mentoring, Change Management.
- Technical Domain: Automotive & Industrial (Oil/Gas), Train Automation (MVB), AI Servers, Networking/SAN, Cybersecurity.
- AI & Digital Transformation: GenAI Strategy (IBM), Edge AI (Edge Impulse), TinyML, GitHub Copilot.
- RTOS & OS Mastery: VxWorks, ThreadX, QNX, uC/OS, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux (Yocto, Debian, Rocky), Windows IoT.
- Security & Standards: SBOM, Secure Boot, FIPS, AES, RSA, HMAC, CMM, ISO Certification.
Technical Toolkit
- Programming: Assembly, C, C++, C#, Kotlin, Python, Perl, Shell Script, Qt.
- Processors: ARM (Cortex A/M), RISC-V, x86-64, PowerPC (MPC5200/8360), MIPS, ESP32, FPGA (NIOS II).
- Protocols: MODBUS, CAN/CANOpen, GBit Ethernet, SNMP, LoRa, MQTT, Zigbee, USB 3.0, PCIe.
- Infrastructure: Jenkins, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Redfish.
Timeline
Senior Systems Embedded Linux Engineer (R&D)
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE)
01.2023 - Current
Senior Advisory BMC Firmware Engineer (RDC)
LENOVO
10.2022 - 01.2025
Sr. Lead Embedded Firmware Security Engineer (BIOS/UEFI R&D)
HP INC.
12.2020 - 10.2022
Principal Firmware Engineer (R&D)
HORIBA SCIENTIFIC
12.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Lead Embedded Firmware Security Engineer
HP INC. (via AVIT)
03.2016 - 11.2017
Vice President of Engineering
ADDITECH INC.
07.2012 - 03.2016
Sr. Firmware Engineer
BARCLAYS (via AVIT)
05.2012 - 07.2012
PC Architecture Platform Simulation Engineer (R&D)
AMD (ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC) (via AVIT)
03.2011 - 01.2012
Sr. Firmware Engineer (R&D)
ONPATH TECHNOLOGIES (via AVIT)
05.2010 - 03.2011
Software Engineer
AVIT, STAMFORD, CT
04.2009 - 04.2010
Sr. Software Engineer – Team Lead
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION LTD
04.2007 - 02.2009
Software Engineer
DANIEL MEASUREMENT & CONTROL (EMERSON)
01.2006 - 03.2007
Software Engineer
BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTER (BARC) (via C&I Co.)
01.2005 - 11.2005
Embedded Software Engineer
ORG-INFORMATICS
09.2003 - 12.2004
Post Graduation - Computer Applications
CDAC
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
North Maharashtra University