Kenton Pagel

About

Devout Catholic convert | Senior Software Developer | Embedded Systems Expert Highly motivated senior-level software developer with 14+ years of experience and an electrical engineering background. Extensive expertise in embedded software development, working with 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers, single and multi-processor systems, and a variety of architectures, including bare metal, super loops, FreeRTOS, and event-driven frameworks. Proficient in C, C++, Python, and Go, with a strong preference for Vim as a development tool. Industry experience spans power conversion solutions, IoT, telematics, and medical devices, delivering high-performance, reliable software solutions. Passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of software and hardware. Always eager to optimize systems, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Experience

• Software Developer (Vehicle) · Platform Science03-01-2021 – 09-01-2025

  Develop solutions in an IoT ecosystem designed to unlock the value of disconnected data streams throughout the transportation and logistics industry.

• Consultant Software Engineer · Blue Sages, Inc08-01-2018 – 03-01-2021

  Firmware development and verification for implantable medical device that treats obstructive sleep apnea. Software development for embedded systems in medical devices. Write firmware, develop tests based on requirements. Technical skills gained include: C, Python, IAR Embedded Workbench, PyCharm, ARM Cortex M Processors from ST Micro (STM32F4 family) and NXP (LPC55S6x family), Codebeamer, Git, Github, FreeRTOS, real time signal processing and hardware, proprietary protocols, Bluetooth, wireless charging using PWM. Soft skills include: documentation, communication with all levels of the organization, excellent time management while working on concurrent projects, FDA design controls.

• Embedded Software Engineer · Xirgo Technologies, LLC01-01-2015 – 08-01-2018

  Add functionality for a wide range of applications including automotive, mobile monitoring/control, fleet management, and container/trailer tracking. We utilize technologies such as OBDII, GPS, accelerometers, optical sensors, 1-wire bus sensors, cameras and cellular including 3G, LTE, Cat-M. Experienced with ARM Cortex M3/M4, MSP430, FreeRTOS.

• Firmware Engineer · Artesyn Embedded Technologies01-01-2012 – 01-01-2015

  Design optimized firmware for power supplies for computer servers. Experience with DSP, power supply topologies, PMBUS.

Education

• University of MinnesotaBachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• University of MinnesotaMinor, Mathematics
• Century CollegeAssociate’s Degree, Pre-Engineering

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