Alessandro Quadrado, M.Sc., PMP®

Experience

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  EONIC Brazil ltda

  May 2003 - Jul 2004

  Software Developer

  Gained expertise in CASE tool development within parallel processing and real-time environments. Performed full life cycle software development, testing and debugging, utilizing MS Visual Studio extensively. ❏ Drove deployment of communication protocol between parallel machine and Windows machine through use of remote procedure calls (RPC) to be used in a multi-devices product.

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  CESAR

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Systems Engineer

  Aided in full life cycle development of features and components for Motorola Mobile Devices products leveraging Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) methodologies. Interfaced extensively with Motorola in collaborating software development across multiple sites. Utilized C/C++, STL, Linux/Unix, Rational Rose, Rational ClearCase.❏ Contributed extensively to delivery of several key features that led to increased performance and marketability of Motorola phones. ❏ Hand-picked by Motorola for critical projects; recruited to full time position upon end of tenure with CESAR. Show less

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  Motorola

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2008

  Software Engineer

  Architect-ed platform solutions as key member of CDMA Product Integration Team. Partnered with hardware designers and system engineers in assembling, developing and in Board Bring Up of Mobile Devices product prototypes. Interfaced with wireless carriers as USC, Alltel and others in gathering specific requirements. Scheduled, tracked and coordinated development of features with multi-site teams of up to seven. Coded and debugged extensively C and C++ on Linux and UNIX environments using GDB, and on Windows environment with jtag/Trace32.❏ Played integral role in debugging C and C++ code and troubleshooting of several key products, leading to substantial improvements in product reliability and performance. ❏ Instrumental in development of key feature for and re-prioritization of Motorola ve20 kernel that resulted in a considerable drop on reported issues and noticeable overall phone performance improvement.❏ Lauded by management for considerable success in troubleshooting challenging issues and devising and implementing complex C++ algorithms for Messaging Component such as Caches and specific XML parsers. Show less

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  IBM

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

  Systems / IT Specialist

  Knowledge Transfer of AT&T Billing Application maintenance from Canada situated third-party firm OAOT to Brazil IBM RDC.

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  Motorola

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2010

  Senior Software Engineer

  Coordinated all phases of software development life cycle (SDLC), including technical requirements specifications, designing and developing solutions in C, C++ and Java code for Android and Motorola native platforms. Liaised with cross-functional teams across multiple sites, also working through remote collaboration with developers, clients and testers. Software focal point for Touch Features development, troubleshooting and managerial assistance. Root sourced issues for multiple areas such as audio, GPS, Touch Drivers, Camera and Network Interaction among others.❏ Successfully completed multiple audio and GPS bugfixes for Motorola VE465 product under a very tight schedule and high pressure from customer, resulting in the acceptance of a new release.❏ Instrumental in design and delivery of Touch Device Driver for Motorola CRUSH including introduction of several safeguards, leading to a robust, highly popular product. Show less

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  Flextronics

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  Android Senior Software Engineer

  Software development and troubleshooting on C, C++ and Java on kernel, framework and application levels for a proof of concept 2 screens phone based on Android (http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/prototype-dual-screened-2-in-1-android-smartpad-from-imerj-previ/).❏ Successfully completed multiple root source investigations for CTS certification on multiple areas for proprietary modified Android framework.

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  Shaw Almex Industries

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2018

  Managing Software Development for Mobile Devices as well as Software, Hardware, Integration and the overall product development for the ALMEXPAD 2nd Generation (Android niche tablet: www.almexpad.com).Responsible for technical decisions on all aspects of the product, as well as overseeing development both internal and external to the company. Hands-on approach to development and coaching of development teams.❏ Successfully launched ALMEXPAD 1st Gen. Refresh (JUNIOR and SENIOR versions), based on previously developed prototypes.❏ Successfully launched ALMEXPAD 2nd Gen. (JUNIOR and SENIOR versions) to the market, built from the ground up and certified for Australia, North America and Europe.❏ Successfully launched SpliceMonitor2 for 2nd Generation ALMEXPADs (among other 2nd gen Apps). Built from the ground up with support for new Control Boxes, Ambient Sensors and WIFI communication. Show less Exercising functions of Software Engineer, Build & Release Manager and Software Technical Lead for a niche Android tablet (ALMEXPAD: www.almexpad.com). Software development and troubleshooting on C, Java and C++ on bootloader, kernel, device drivers, framework and application levels. Considerable work related to the Android Build System as well as overseeing software development from a technical perspective as well as communicating with external teams. Also responsible for software review and integration processes in addition to internal and external software releases.❏ Successfully implemented, documented and deployed a release plan for the product.❏ Successfully wrote, deployed, documented and trained people on a tailored software review process based on android directives.❏ Successfully integrated legacy proprietary android SDK applications into the Android Build System.❏ Instrumental in tailoring the android operating system for the business directives. Show less

  • Software/Product Development Manager

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2018

  • Staff Android Software Engineer

    Dec 2011 - Nov 2012
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  TD

  Dec 2018 - now

  Software Development Manager