ian morris

principal field applications engineer

About

Over 15 years experience of hardware and software development for embedded systems. Nearly 10 years experience of Microcontroller based design using wireless sensor networking protocols such as IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, JenNet-IP, 6lowpan and Bluetooth LE for a wide range of IoT applications including Active RFID, RF remote control, Smart Grid / Smart Metering (AMI/AMR), Asset Tracking, RTLS and Smart Lighting. Specialties: Firmware in C and assembler. Wireless protocols: IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, JenNet-IP, 6lowpan and Bluetooth. Design using ARM Cortex-M0, M3, M4, AVR, PIC, 8051, C167 and MSP430. Internet protocols TCP, UDP, IPv4 and IPv6. freeRTOS. Microcontroller interfaces SPI, I2C and UART. Schematic and PCB layout using Orcad, ExpressPCB. Safety critical firmware for automotive applications to MISRA including CAN communications. Cryptographic module to FIPS140-2. Static, dynamic software verification - Lint & Polyspace.

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

semiconductors

Skill

embedded systems, embedded software, firmware, arm, semiconductors, zigbee, microcontrollers, electronics, i2c, spi, embedded c, c, wireless, analog, processors, pcb design, software development, sensors, electrical engineering, orcad, uart, pic, avr, msp430, 802.15.4, bluetooth low energy

Experience

hardware and software engineer

rochford thompson

2000-1 - 2001-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

embedded software engineer

pektron

2003-9 - 2005-6 · 1 yr 10 mos

Pektron is a world class supplier of electronics to a global customer base. Over 40 years experience of design, development and manufacture of embedded systems for a variety of market sectors.

senior applications engineer

nxp semiconductors

2010-3 - 2011-6 · 1 yr 4 mos

Senior Applications Engineer in the Microcontroller Business Unit. Responsible for the production of technical documentation and references designs (including both hardware and firmware) for Microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M0, M3 and M4 processors. Provide direct technical assistance to Tier 1 customers and global FAE team including the creation and delivery of training material. Worked closely with the product marketing team to ensure successful launch of new products.

applications engineer

jennic ltd

2005-6 - 2010-3 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Applications Engineer providing technical support for Wireless Microcontroller product line and associated protocol stacks such as ZigBee, ZigBeePRO, 6lowpan and IEEE 802.15.4. Assisted customers with the application of wireless sensor networking technology to a wide range of products, including Active RFID, RF remote control, Smart Metering and Intelligent Lighting. Coordinated direct technical support for strategically important customers and provided assistance to sales team on customer visits and at trade shows. Acted as first point of contact for FAEs on all technical issues. Evaluated the competitive environment and provided feedback to Engineering and Marketing departments. Delivered technical training courses to support engineers based throughout the world.

senior electronics engineer

neopost

1996-3 - 2000-1 · 3 yrs 11 mos

principal field applications engineer

dialog semiconductor

2016-11 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated standard and custom mixed-signal integrated circuits optimised for Smartphone, Tablet, IoT, Solid State Lighting and Smart Home applications. Founded in 1986, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid development of ICs while providing flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner. Dialog is headquartered near London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. It currently has approximately 1,500 employees worldwide. In 2014, it had approximately $1.16 billion in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies.