Sandy Sefi
About Sandy Sefi
Sandy Sefi is a Senior Software Engineer at Axis Communications, with a strong background in embedded software development and a Ph.D. in Numerical Analysis from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He has held various engineering roles in notable companies, contributing to advanced algorithm development and managing firmware platforms.
Work at Axis Communications
Sandy Sefi has been employed at Axis Communications as a Senior Software Engineer since 2014. In this role, he manages the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions of the AXIS Firmware Camera Platform. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and maintenance of firmware solutions, ensuring they meet the required standards and performance metrics. Sefi's tenure at Axis has spanned a decade, during which he has contributed to various projects that enhance the functionality and reliability of Axis products.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Axis Communications, Sandy Sefi held several positions in software engineering. He worked at ST-Ericsson as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2014, where he focused on embedded software development. Prior to that, he was a Tools Engineer at Glimworks for five months in 2014 and served as a Consultant at Prevas AB for five months in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Research Engineer at KTH from 2000 to 2005, contributing to various research projects.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Sefi has a strong educational background in applied mathematics and software engineering. He studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master's Degree in Scholarship for International Scientific Collaboration from 1998 to 2000 and a PhD in Numerical Analysis from 2000 to 2006. He also studied at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I), achieving a DESS in Applied Mathematics from 1993 to 1998. His academic training has equipped him with a solid foundation in advanced algorithms and embedded software development under Linux.
Research Contributions
Sandy Sefi has made significant contributions to research, particularly in the field of radar technology. He developed advanced algorithms for computing radar signatures of stealth aircraft as part of his Ph.D. research. This work demonstrates his expertise in numerical analysis and algorithm development, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Tools
Sandy Sefi possesses extensive experience in software development tools and methodologies. He is proficient in using Git in combination with a Gerrit-based code review process and Jenkins continuous integration server. His technical skills are complemented by his ability to troubleshoot issues effectively, which he approaches through collaborative discussions with colleagues.