Tommy Akkila
About Tommy Akkila
Tommy Akkila is a Software Developer with over 12 years of experience at Saab, specializing in safety-critical systems. His background includes work on implantable devices and automatic train control systems, as well as expertise in network protocols and embedded systems.
Work at Saab
Tommy Akkila has been employed at Saab as a Software Developer since 2012. Over his 12 years at the company, he has focused on integrating subsystems, emphasizing high reliability and stability issues. His work involves utilizing vxWorks and Linux operating systems, which are critical in the development of safety-critical systems.
Education and Expertise
Tommy Akkila earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Umeå University, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his specialization in safety-critical systems, including implantable devices and automatic train control systems. He possesses skills in network protocols, network device implementation, and system and hardware configuration.
Background
Before joining Saab, Tommy Akkila worked at Omicron Ceti AB from 1997 to 2005, where he served as a consultant and led the embedded systems group. This role provided him with extensive experience in teamwork and embedded systems over an eight-year period. He also contributed to the development of a new implantable device platform while at St. Jude Medical.
Achievements in Safety-Critical Systems
Tommy Akkila has made significant contributions to safety-critical systems, particularly in the areas of implantable devices and automatic train control systems. His experience includes communication with implantable devices through telemetry and radio technologies, as well as developing interfaces for various types of buses and device drivers for Unix-like systems.