Chad Kidd
About Chad Kidd
Chad Kidd is a Senior Firmware Engineer with extensive experience in embedded software development and engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Enel X and BioIntelliSense, Inc., and holds degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Technologies.
Work at BioIntelliSense
Chad Kidd has been employed at BioIntelliSense, Inc. as a Senior Firmware Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing firmware for low power wearable medical devices that utilize Bluetooth LE, Cellular, and USB stacks with FreeRTOS. His responsibilities include creating new architecture designs and developing Python tools for device configuration and management. He also spearheaded the development of a hardware simulation using Renode to facilitate integration testing of embedded firmware in Bitbucket Pipelines.
Previous Experience at Enel X
Prior to his current position, Chad Kidd worked at Enel X as a Software Development Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in Liberty Lake, Washington, he contributed to various software development projects, enhancing his skills in embedded systems and software engineering.
Career at Advanced Input Systems
Chad Kidd's career includes an extensive tenure at Advanced Input Systems, where he worked for 18 years from 2000 to 2018. He held the position of Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer with a focus on embedded software. Earlier in his career at the same company, he served as an Electronic Technician from 1996 to 2000, gaining foundational experience in electronics and embedded systems.
Educational Background
Chad Kidd studied at ITT Technical Institute-Spokane Valley, where he earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians from 1994 to 1996. He later attended American Sentinel University in Birmingham, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) from 2005 to 2006.
Mentorship and Training
In his role as a Senior Firmware Engineer, Chad Kidd is responsible for training and mentoring younger engineers. He emphasizes best practices in unit testing and firmware design, contributing to the professional development of his colleagues and the overall quality of engineering practices within his team.