Hafez Irshaid is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems and automation, currently working at General Motors since September 2018. Responsibilities include the development and deployment of Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls software and the creation of custom tools for infotainment automation validation. Prior roles include Software Developer at Level Data, Inc., where Hafez implemented micro-services architecture for internal tools and web-based applications, and Research Assistant at Western Michigan University, developing a Smart Cane system for the blind and visually impaired. Hafez holds a Master's of Science in Computer Science from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from An Najah National University.