Curriculum Vitæ

Work Experience

Research scientist in wireless sensor networks
Currently conducting research on Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and embedded Operating Systems.
  • Participate in WASP (Wirelessly Accessible Sensor Populations) Information Society Technologies (IST) european project;
  • Develop and maintain an operating system kernel for Philips wireless sensor nodes;
  • Design a driver architecture for sensor nodes meant to be a standard in WASP;
  • Participate in designing a new time synchronization algorithm for WSN;
  • Investigate on gateways for WSN to connect them to the Internet;
  • Participate in filing patents;
  • Occasionally assist in teaching a course at Technical University Eindhoven (TU/e) about WSN.
Competences : Embedded Operating Systems and software: C and assembly development with a cross compiler for a Digital Signal Processor. Low power wireless communication: 802.15.4 MAC, IPv6 over Low power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6loWPAN).
2005 - today
Philips Research, SAND-OS project, Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
Master thesis project
Developed embedded software for wireless sensor nodes on a new Philips Digital Signal Processor. First software developments on this platform; hardware and software co-development. Developed a LabVIEW PC application to visualize data extracted from the sensors.
Competences : Electronic circuits: design, soldering and testing of sensor boards. Sensors: 3D accelerometer. Embedded software development; cross compiler.
March to September 2005
Philips Research, SAND project, Eindhoven, NL
Internship in a start-up company
Designed and developed a RFID chipless system during a 3-month internship at NBG ID, RFID integrator company in south of France. This work led to a patent. 		2004 - NBG ID
Cavaillon, France

Education

Embedded System Architecting course in Philips Center for Technical Training.
The course consists in four main modules, Stakeholders, Software, Silicon and Technology addressed in 26 full-days spread over the year.
2007
Eindhoven, NL
Engineer master degree (MSEE) from "École Centrale de Marseille", engineering school. Majors are microelectronics, signal processing and optics. I also studied computer science and electronics (digital and analogical).
Projects: Holography where I built several holograms; Optical Fiber where I mounted fiber connectors and made splices; Chip manufacturing where I successfully built a chip during a one-week internship in a cleanroom at AIME Toulouse (France). 		2002 - 2005
Marseille, France
Preparatory course (Physics, Engineering science and Mathematics) for the competitive entrance to French engineering schools. 2000 - 2002
Clermont-Fd, France
Graduated from French equivalent High School (Baccalaureat) with distinction.
2000
Mende, France

Computer Science

Operating Systems
  • Embedded Real Time OS: main topic of my work at Philips Research. Development, debug and enhancement of a multitask RTOS for a new processor in Philips within the context of wireless sensor networks.
  • Real-time scheduling algorithms: Earliest Deadline First (EDF), Rate Monotonic (RM), research on new scheduling algorithms adapted to wireless sensor networks constraints.
  • GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows: Daily use, both at work and at home. Base knowledge in GNU/Linux admisnistration.
Programming languages
  • Advanced knowledge in C and assembly: part of my work at Philips Research.
  • Good knowledge in HTML and PHP/MySQL. Several hobby projects achieved.
  • Base knowledge in C++, Ruby, Bash, CSS as well as in VHDL/Verilog.
Platforms
  • Worked with off-the-shelf platforms such as Texas Instruments MSP430, Atmel AVR, 8051 and Motorola 6809.
  • Developed on a Philips (now NXP) made 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, CoolFlux DSP.
Other
  • Advanced knowledge in serial communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI).
  • Good knowledge in computer networks and Internet protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, socket).
  • Good knowledge of CVS, LATEX, and office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OpenOffice).
  • Base knowledge of LabVIEW, MAPLE, SILVACO software.

Languages

  • French : native language.
  • English : fluent, several travels in England, USA and Australia. Scored 855 at TOEIC (advanced working proficiency). Daily use of English in Philips Research Eindhoven, Netherlands.
  • Spanish : good level, able to understand original documents.
  • Dutch : beginner, level A2+ at Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR)

Personal initiatives and accomplishments

Electronics : Designed and made many circuits: security alarms, timers, ...
Designed a complete timing system for remote control model cars.
Computing : Linux and Free Software. Made the students directory of my university (website).
Modeled bulbs on computer in a Junior Enterprise project.
Sports : Squash, model cars, flying (beginner).
Community life : Responsible of my university's students website and Linux Club founder. Presented conferences about Linux and Free Software. Member of Centrale Marseille's Ginfo (computer club).
Summer jobs : Worked in a sheet metal workshop and in upkeep service in a disabled work reintegration center (2000, 2001, 2003).
Worked in a building company. Participated in making foundations for a house.
Travels : Travelled on the 5 continents.
Driving license : European driving license, personal car.
Julien Catalano (Contact) — 7 Oct 2007
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