Paul Freer

Paul Freer has over three decades of experience in software engineering, specializing in embedded systems. Paul currently holds the position of Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Axonics, Inc., where they develop software for an implantable neurostimulator. Their role includes developing manufacturing test system software using C#, BLE, and Med Radio, as well as firmware development using C for bare metal programming. Additionally, they are involved in developing clinician tablet software using Android and Java for configuring the neurostimulator.

Prior to joining Axonics, Inc., Paul worked at Critical Software Design, Inc. as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer. Here, they developed firmware for a neurostimulator using Nordic nRF53, Cortex-M33, BLE, I2C, SPI, QSPI, and wireless RF technologies. Paul also worked on firmware development for an implantable defibrillator using Microchip SAM CPU, Cortex-M23, and I2C.

Paul's previous experience includes roles at Nalu Medical, Inc. as the Director of Software Engineering and Principal Embedded Software Engineer, at Boston Scientific as a Fellow Software Engineer, at Cameron Health as a Sr Principal Software Engineer, at Timberline Software as a Software Engineering Manager, at Micro Systems Engineering, Inc (Biotronik) as a Sr Software Engineer, and at IBM as an Advisory Software Engineer.

Throughout their career, Paul has consistently demonstrated their expertise in developing embedded software for medical devices, including implantable neurostimulators, defibrillators, pacemakers, and diagnostic systems. Paul has a strong background in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, and assembly language and has also gained leadership experience throughout their roles.

Paul Freer has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University. Paul also has a Certification in Embedded Systems Engineering from UC Irvine. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Embedded Systems Development from UC Irvine, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.