Nirav Soni
About Nirav Soni
Nirav Soni is a Solutions Specialist at DSP Concepts, Inc., with over a decade of experience in embedded software development. He has previously held engineering roles at Knowles Intelligent Audio and NVIDIA, specializing in firmware, boot loaders, and various embedded systems technologies.
Work at DSP Concepts
Nirav Soni has been employed at DSP Concepts, Inc. as a Solutions Specialist since 2019. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of embedded systems and audio technologies to develop solutions that meet client needs. His work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful integration of audio systems, leveraging his experience in firmware development and system integration.
Previous Experience at Knowles Intelligent Audio
Prior to his current position, Nirav Soni worked at Knowles Intelligent Audio in various roles. He served as a Staff Engineer in Embedded Software from 2018 to 2019 and as a Senior Engineer in Embedded Software from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Systems Product Application Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His time at Knowles focused on developing low-level software and enhancing audio technologies.
Background in Embedded Systems
Nirav Soni has a solid background in embedded systems, having worked in this field for over a decade. His career began at eInfochips as an Embedded Engineer from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as a Tools Development Engineer at NVIDIA from 2010 to 2012. He then joined Sibridge Technologies as a Member of Technical Staff, Embedded, from 2012 to 2016. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of embedded technologies.
Education and Expertise
Nirav Soni earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Information Technology from North Gujarat University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in embedded systems, IoT, and device drivers. He specializes in technologies such as ALSA, Codec drivers, and the Linux Kernel, and has a strong focus on peripherals including I2C, UART, SPI, USB, I2S, and PDM.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Nirav Soni possesses a range of technical skills relevant to embedded systems and audio technologies. He has expertise in the Android Audio framework and System on Chip (SoC) bring-up processes. His specialization in developing firmware and boot loaders highlights his capability in low-level software development, making him proficient in integrating complex audio systems and peripherals.