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Kelly Geraghty

Quincy,MA

Summary

Versatile Embedded Software Engineer with a proven track record at PEMicro, specializing in algorithm development, embedded C programming, and debugging complex embedded systems. Background includes biomedical engineering and FDA-compliant documentation. Passionate about contributing to life-changing medical devices through precision engineering, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Embedded Software Engineer

PEMicro
Watertown, MA
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Designed and implemented embedded flash programming algorithms in C and Delphi for microcontroller memory regions (flash, data, and security), supporting platforms such as STMicroelectronics, NXP, Texas Instruments, CVABluewhale, and Renesas.
  • Used lab instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters, to perform precise debugging and signal analysis.
  • Streamlined automated testing infrastructure, reducing Jenkins pipeline duration by 7 minutes, by introducing Dockerized test environments and optimizing Groovy/Python-based scripts.
  • Provided technical support, including in-depth debug assistance, and rapid development of new flash programming algorithms.
  • Worked across multiple development environments and toolchains, such as IAR, STM32CubeIDE, VS Code, Code Composer Studio, and Keil.
  • Authored technical blog posts highlighting new product features and releases to support marketing and customer education efforts.

Computer Networks Teaching Assistant

Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided academic support to undergraduate and graduate students, assisting with coursework, clarifying complex topics, and offering one-on-one guidance as needed.
  • Graded weekly assignments, ensuring timely and constructive feedback.
  • Evaluated midterm and final examinations with attention to accuracy and consistency.

Musician and Business Owner

Self Employed
Galway, Ireland
09.2007 - 09.2022
  • Founded and scaled a music school to over 200 students by designing a program of superior benchmarks in instruction, music performance, and collaboration.
  • Organized music festivals, concerts, and workshops, with a 20% increase in attendance year over year, by analyzing audience feedback and securing government funding.
  • Collaborated with peers to prepare new shows with strict deadlines, using excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Performed in hundreds of concerts, sessions, and gigs, either solo or in collaboration, by adapting quickly and professionally to new repertoire, and continuously learning new music.

Biomedical Engineer Intern

Vysera Biomedical
Galway, Ireland
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Designed and executed test protocols to evaluate tensile strength and structural integrity of a novel biomedical device, leading to key design modifications and improved prototype performance.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by documenting test results, drafting formal test reports, and authoring work instruction manuals in accordance with FDA guidelines and quality system requirements.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering and R&D teams to validate early-stage designs and support rapid prototyping in a dynamic startup environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Magna cum laude)

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Engineering

National University of Galway
Ireland (Completed 3 Of 4 Years)

Skills

  • Embedded C programming
  • Algorithm development
  • Microcontroller programming
  • Board level testing and debugging
  • Oscilloscope and logic analyzer usage
  • Technical writing and FDA-compliant documentation
  • Test automation (Jenkins, Docker, Python)
  • Version control (Sourcetree, Bitbucket)
  • Java development
  • Delphi development
  • Embedded security
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Timeline

Embedded Software Engineer

PEMicro
05.2023 - 03.2025

Computer Networks Teaching Assistant

Boston University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Musician and Business Owner

Self Employed
09.2007 - 09.2022

Biomedical Engineer Intern

Vysera Biomedical
05.2006 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Magna cum laude)

Boston University

Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Engineering

National University of Galway

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