Matthias Kattanek
About Matthias Kattanek
Matthias Kattanek is an Embedded Software Engineer at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in various programming languages and operating systems.
Work at Joby Aviation
Matthias Kattanek has been employed as an Embedded Software Engineer at Joby Aviation since 2021. He works in Santa Cruz, California, contributing to the development of advanced aviation technologies. His role involves utilizing his extensive programming skills and experience in embedded systems to enhance the company's innovative projects.
Previous Experience in Firmware Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Matthias Kattanek served as a Staff Firmware Engineer at Poly from 2019 to 2021. He also held a similar position at Plantronics from 2014 to 2019. In these roles, he focused on firmware development and contributed to various audio technologies, including dynamic audio adjustment and audio/video encoding.
Education and Expertise
Matthias Kattanek studied at Fachhochschule Hamburg in Germany, where he earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1980 to 1984. His educational background complements his technical expertise in embedded systems, programming languages, and operating systems, making him proficient in various development environments.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Matthias Kattanek possesses a wide range of technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and C#. He is experienced with operating systems like Linux, Windows, and Mac OS, as well as embedded RTOS. His technical toolkit includes development tools such as GCC, GDB, and Docker, and he is familiar with version control systems like GIT and SVN.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With over 20 years of experience, Matthias Kattanek has a strong background in implementing cutting-edge technologies in various products. His expertise includes multi/cross-platform data communications system design and USB composite gadget/host driver development, contributing significantly to the advancement of firmware engineering in the audio and aviation sectors.