Felipe Neves
About Felipe Neves
Felipe Neves is a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Open Source Group at Espressif Systems, with a strong background in embedded systems and robotics. He has over a decade of experience in various engineering roles and holds multiple degrees in engineering and technology.
Current Role at Espressif Systems
Felipe Neves serves as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Open Source Group at Espressif Systems. He has been with the company since 2019, contributing to the development of ESP SoC device drivers and subsystems, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionalities. His work involves supporting Zephyr's features for ESP SoCs, focusing on symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and external flash execution. Felipe collaborates with a team dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Zephyr RTOS project, specifically improving support for ESP32 chips through platform-specific codebase enhancements.
Previous Experience in Embedded Systems
Before joining Espressif Systems, Felipe Neves held various positions in embedded systems engineering. He worked at Olibra as a Senior Platform Embedded Engineer for three months in 2021. Prior to that, he was a Robotics Firmware Engineer at Aeolus Robotics, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Firmware Engineer at Omnilink from 2015 to 2016 and at J. Assy in 2015. His experience includes a role as Lead Embedded Systems Engineer at Venturus from 2016 to 2019, and as a Firmware Engineer at John Deere Electronic Solutions from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background and Specializations
Felipe Neves has a comprehensive educational background in engineering. He achieved a Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering from The University Center of FEI and a Bachelor of Technology in Automotive Electronics from Faculdade de Tecnologia de São Paulo - FATEC-SP. Additionally, he completed a specialization in Robotics Software Engineering through Udacity. His technical education is further complemented by a Technical Diploma in Mechatronics from ETEC - Escola Técnica Estadual de São Paulo.
Technical Skills and Programming Expertise
Felipe Neves possesses strong technical skills in embedded software development. He is proficient in several programming languages, including C, C++, Rust, and Python. His expertise extends to developing device drivers and subsystems for ESP SoCs, as well as contributing to open-source projects. Felipe has a keen interest in community-driven initiatives and is an advocate for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), reflecting his commitment to collaborative development and innovation in the tech community.