Miken Valabdas

Miken Valabdas is a seasoned professional in embedded software development with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Sr. Manager Firmware at Distech Controls since December 2015, Miken has been instrumental in defining the vision and technical roadmap for the "ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat," participating in firmware design and code reviews, and porting necessary Linux drivers. Prior experience includes positions as an Embedded Software Analyst at Mannarino Systems and Software, focusing on real-time airborne software development, and as an Embedded Software Developer at Monitrol, where Miken developed real-time embedded solutions. Earlier roles involved improving embedded software for transaction terminals at Ingenico and testing electronic systems for PSA Peugeot Citroën. Miken holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing from Université d'Orsay and a DEUG in Sciences from Université Paris-Nord. Technical expertise includes C, VRTX, and various real-time operating systems and protocols.