Alexander Erden

Principal Embedded Systems Architect

Stealth

Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 7 months)

• Led architecture and bring-up of embedded platforms with scalable firmware frameworks powering multiple product variants • Designed real-time interrupt-driven state machines enabling deterministic performance on performance-critical workloads • Strengthened hardware-software co-design to resolve signal integrity and synchronization issues enabling reliable cross-domain operation • Delivered cloud-connected embedded solutions enabling remote monitoring and data analytics integration • Designed custom distributed communication architecture including inter-node protocols and board-to-board interconnect for coordinated multi-subsystem operation • Integrated offboard AI subsystem for communications optimization and adaptive planning, bridging

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Principal Developer / Architect

ArcBest

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (1 year)

• Modernized legacy desktop apps into scalable web platforms, improving accessibility and reducing maintenance overhead • Architected supply chain workflow features, increasing operational visibility and reducing manual errors • Delivered end-to-end integrations with enterprise backends, automating data exchange and cutting onboarding time by 40% • Drove modernization of warehouse inventory management and pricing systems, enabling real-time analytics and data-driven regional pricing • Launched corporate website elevating user experience • Guided legacy system migration with risk-aware planning, ensuring smooth transition across multi-regional operations

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Principal Developer / Architect

ARCortex

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 year)

• Architected end-to-end AR AI research software enabling real-time scene understanding and robust object detection across heterogeneous sensors • Delivered integrated multimodal AI pipelines combining vision, language understanding, and speech to power natural user prompts and task guidance • Led cross-functional AI research team translating experimental models into robust AR workflows under real-time and hardware-constrained conditions • Orchestrated live demonstrations and university-aligned DARPA prototypes accelerating funding momentum and technology transfer • Reduced latency by 40% to meet real-time interactivity

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Principal Developer / Architect

Microcenter

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 year)

• Architected scalable payment gateway ensuring transactional integrity and PCI-DSS compliance across e-commerce flows • Delivered microservices-based platform reducing payment latency by 30% and boosting throughput • Enabled 99.9% uptime with resilient payment workflows and regulatory controls to minimize failed checkouts • Enhanced fraud prevention with anomaly detection hooks and layered safeguards • Implemented real-time monitoring enabling proactive issue detection

Principal Developer / Architect

Omnicell

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (2 years)

• Led end-to-end migration to cloud-native architecture for automated dispensing cabinets, enabling scalable deployments, fault tolerance, and seamless hospital IT integration • Architected real-time inventory management and cabinet operations to achieve precise dispensing and auditable records across multiple hospital units • Enabled robust event-driven communication between cabinets, pharmacies, and hospital systems to ensure consistent state and rapid incident resolution • Implemented healthcare data security and HIPAA-aligned controls to protect patient information and support compliant access governance across platforms • Designed subsystems to detect and resolve pharmacy discrepancies, reducing reconciliation effort and improving medi

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Director of Engineering

Mygrant

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (3 years)

• Directed end-to-end modernization of the supply chain platform, migrating legacy systems to cloud-first, service-oriented architecture across dozens of U.S. warehouses • Accelerated cross-functional delivery of inventory visibility and logistics orchestration, boosting warehouse throughput and order accuracy across regional networks • Rebuilt inventory and order tools on modern cloud platforms, delivering scalable, maintainable back-end services and reduced operational toil • Built and launched a mobile app used by drivers and warehouse staff to improve on-site productivity and stock accuracy • Enabled pricing optimization across regional offices • Scaled engineering team through strategic recruitment and mentoring, delivering P&L impact

Software Architect

Smartmatic

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (1 year)

• Architected hardware-backed authentication and attestation across voting-machine software to preserve end-to-end integrity between hardware and firmware • Directed the development of a trusted platform security layer to guarantee data confidentiality and integrity for stored election data • Implemented cryptographic key management and credential validation in live deployments, strengthening defense-in-depth and reducing exposure to unauthorized access • Hardened userland components and security infrastructure to minimize attack surface across field deployments • Led compliance efforts with federal election security standards and contributed to security reviews and certification, accelerating approval timelines • Enabled secure device iden

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Software Architect

ARCortex

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)

• Reduced AR presentation setup time for creators • Architected a modular AR rendering and interaction framework to support editing and playback across real-world spaces • Integrated spatial tracking and real-world anchoring for immersive content placement • Enabled gesture-driven placement and arrangement of 3D content with natural interactions • Delivered cloud-based speech recognition for hands-free flow and dynamic content triggering • Focused on usability and responsiveness across editing and playback modes to ensure a smooth user experience

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Principal Developer

BCN Financial

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (1 year)

• Architected modernization of legacy financial platform delivering seamless data synchronization and improved query efficiency across multi-asset investments • Directed end-to-end front-end enhancements enabling automated mass client communications and targeted marketing campaigns elevating user engagement across nationwide client base • Collaborated with data team to design scalable data model and optimize storage and query performance enabling faster reporting for investment portfolios • Delivered integration points enabling secure scalable interactions between the financial platform and external partners improving reliability and availability • Maintained and modernized legacy platform autonomously while preserving advisor workflows and

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Principal Developer

Capitol

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (1 year)

• Architected end-to-end event planning and tracking platform delivering real-time shipment visibility across 800 retail locations • Implemented scalable backend capable of handling high-volume data and seamless integration with external logistics systems • Delivered user-friendly front-end for event planning and shipment tracking boosting planner productivity and operational visibility • Integrated planning tools with backend logistics to unify visibility across shipments and warehouse operations • Improved on-time delivery across seven-state network • Migrated deployment to cloud-based infrastructure enabling scalable growth and reduced operational costs

Principal Developer

Catalyte

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (1 year)

• Engineered UV lithography automation to optimize etch process control and reading algorithms for precise pattern fidelity • Accelerated real-time data acquisition and processing subsystems, reducing latency and accelerating diagnostics and control loops • Resolved defects by developing custom diagnostic tools and testing scripts, accelerating fault isolation and repair cycles • Built core modules translating chip layouts into precision commands for printing heads enabling high-resolution wafer patterning • Stabilized timing-critical stage coordination boosting yield • Supported R&D and production for 5nm and 3nm lithography lines enabling manufacturing of next-generation devices

Principal Developer / Architect

TrueBlue

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (1 year)

• Architected geolocation-based employee management and tax compliance integration to extend HRMS capabilities and regulatory coverage across multiple employment classifications • Directed development of a geolocation-driven data processing system enabling real-time worker tracking, location-aware scheduling, and compliance with regional labor laws • Designed tax planning logic spanning federal, state, and local regulations for W-2 and 1099 classifications, enabling seamless integration with existing HRMS workflows • Led cross-functional modernization of the platform delivering standalone modules used by clients, internal teams, and field staff, accelerating adoption and reducing integration friction • Enabled compliance and operational fea

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Lead Developer / Architect

Aquaconnect

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (3 years)

• Architected scalable cross-platform remote desktop protocol delivering low-latency display input forwarding and session control across Windows macOS iOS Android Linux • Built enterprise-grade network server architecture enabling efficient data transmission and scalable deployments from SMB to Fortune 100 clients • Led cross-platform platform development spanning desktop and mobile with end-to-end architecture and streaming capabilities • Directed OS-level integration across platforms including driver integration graphics capture and input handling • Delivered on-time releases across platforms

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Principal Developer

Openmobile

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)

• Architected core Android subsystems to map directly to Windows integration points within a custom emulator framework enabling near-native app execution on Windows • Replaced UI stack, networking, and audio subsystems with native implementations to boost performance and cross-platform compatibility • Led system-level development of a hybrid runtime that bridges Android runtime behavior with Windows integration points for seamless desktop app experience • Delivered architectural groundwork reused across multiple emulator deployments, accelerating feature delivery and ensuring consistent performance • Enabled Android apps to run with native-like integration on Windows, delivering improved user experience and developer onboarding

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Lead Developer

Browsium

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)

• Accelerated cross-browser compatibility platform enabling legacy enterprise web applications to run in modern environments without altering original code, expanding user reach and reducing manual maintenance • Reduced onboarding time for legacy-app integrations • Designed runtime modules that intercept and adapt browser behavior to preserve workflows across aging stacks without requiring changes to existing applications • Led testing and profiling to verify performance reliability and security characteristics of compatibility components • Mentored junior developers, elevating code quality and guiding architecture reviews for maintainability

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CTO

WHO

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)

• Architected and launched a mobile location centric social network with real-time discovery and proximity-based updates across platforms • Steered product through two funding rounds • Established scalable cloud infrastructure with automated deployment, accelerating releases and improving operational efficiency • Led cross-functional design-to-engineering teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality user experience • Enabled robust front-end to back-end integration, delivering a scalable and maintainable product

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CTO

Lumier

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (4 years)

• Led architecture and delivery of a cross-platform shell across Windows macOS Linux • Designed a high-performance UI framework with native-feel rendering and smooth navigation • Led multiples teams, aligning hiring with milestones • Optimized SCRUM-driven schedule and budget, improving delivery predictability and throughput • Directed outsourcing and R&D staffing to hit critical deadlines • Unified multi-platform user experience with native integration and reliable performance across platforms

Senior Software Design Engineer / Lead Developer

Microsoft

Jan 1996 - Dec 2006 (11 years)

• Worked on core Windows platform systems across multiple major releases including Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, contributing to software deployed globally across hundreds of millions of devices. • Owned and developed critical components of the Windows networking stack and Wi-Fi system architecture, improving connection reliability, system responsiveness, and user experience across diverse hardware environments • Contributed to Windows Vista shell and security architecture, impacting core system behavior, user interaction models, and platform integrity across global deployments • Engineered system-level components within DirectX and real-time graphics pipelines, supporting high-performance rendering and simulation workloads ac

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Director of Engineering / Lead Developer

Pre 2014

Jan 1990 - Dec 2014 (25 years)

• Built systems across multiple companies over two decades, spanning low-level, graphics, embedded hardware, enterprise platforms, and early web/mobile systems. • Retail and cloud-based client systems • Healthcare billing and financial platforms • Video sharing and web-based applications • Real-time monitoring and diagnostics systems • 3D engines and visualization systems • Ultrasonic and hardware-driven visualization platforms • Order entry and enterprise workflow systems • Mobile applications including Microsoft Office touch interfaces • Image and job search engines • Physical security and identity protection systems • Game engines and interactive applications • Messaging, reporting, and enterprise tooling systems

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