Scientific Software Engineer & Consultant | C++ | Healthcare | AI/ML

I am a software engineer and consultant with more than 30 years of experience developing algorithms, medical-device software, scientific applications, and distributed systems. My main languages are C++, Python, and MATLAB/Octave. I work across research prototypes, desktop applications, embedded devices, and production cloud infrastructure.

Healthcare and scientific computing: ECG/EEG signal processing, feature detection, machine learning, and medical-device development. At Prolira, I was Head of Software and lead architect and developer for a C++/Python EEG analysis platform and software for a device that received FDA approval. My responsibilities included engineering leadership, quality and regulatory processes, and technical documentation. At HeartEye, I developed PQRST detection for a 12-lead ECG device, combining conventional signal processing with a PyTorch U-Net model. Earlier ECG work resulted in a feature-detection patent.

Distributed systems and infrastructure: Linux, networking, virtualization, replication, fault tolerance, and recovery. At Cisco/Piston, I developed Python control software for OpenStack clusters, including provisioning, monitoring, and failover. My M.Sc. research produced HotSwap, a Linux replication system preserving live TCP connections, memory, and network state across transparent failover, published at USENIX LISA.

Desktop and robotics software: C++/Qt, Windows/MFC/OLE/ActiveX, OpenGL, and hardware integration. I developed Linux video-recording and Windows playback software at Gatekeeper and led the software team developing a PX4-based autonomous aircraft at Avy.

Cloud and development tools: Google Cloud data and ML-training infrastructure, Kubernetes-based data-science workspaces, Docker, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Git, and Make/CMake. I also use AI-assisted development tools, including Cursor.

I hold an M.Sc. in Computer Science and an honours B.Sc. in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. I combine hands-on development with architecture, mentoring, and clear technical communication. I am particularly interested in consulting projects involving scientific algorithms, biomedical signals, instrumentation, robotics, and demanding C++/Python systems. Available for remote engagements in Canada and the EU.