Billy Su
About Billy Su
Billy Su is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in networking and software development, currently working at Plexus Corp. in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has a strong background in both Passive Optical Networks and Hybrid Fiber-coaxial products, and is skilled in multiple programming languages and operating systems.
Work at Plexus
Billy Su has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. He is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he contributes to the development of innovative products. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering to create solutions that meet client needs. He actively seeks opportunities to learn new technologies, enhancing his skill set and the capabilities of the team.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Billy Su worked at Nokia for a total of 24 years, holding various positions. He began as a Software Engineer from 1996 to 2000, then transitioned to Software Engineer - FTTU from 2000 to 2016, focusing on Passive Optical Networks (PON) products. He later served as Senior Software Engineer in the Cable Business Unit from 2016 to 2020, where he shifted his focus to Hybrid Fiber-coaxial (HFC) products. His experience at Nokia provided him with a solid foundation in networking technologies.
Education and Expertise
Billy Su holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, achieved between 1992 and 1996. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, completed from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he pursued non-degree studies in Cloud Computing at North Carolina State University in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and networking.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Billy Su is skilled in multiple programming languages, including C/C++, Java, Python, and SQL. He has experience with various operating systems such as Linux, ThreadX, and VxWorks. His technical proficiencies extend to low-level software development and driver creation, utilizing both third-party and in-house chips. He is also knowledgeable in networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, PON, DOCSIS Standards, and NETCONF/YANG models.
Software Tools and Development Practices
Billy Su is proficient in a range of software tools that facilitate efficient development practices. He utilizes tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Fisheye, Jenkins, and Opmock Unit Test. His experience in transforming international standards into production software highlights his capability in the networking domain, ensuring that developed software meets industry standards.