Alok Deshpande

Alok Deshpande is an experienced Embedded Software Engineer currently working at Hexagon AB since January 2024, focusing on BSP adaptation and Docker deployment of embedded applications. Prior to this role, Alok has held positions at HARD-LINE, specializing in C++ for embedded Linux and peripheral integration, and as an Artificial Intelligence Fellow at Insight Data Science. Alok's background includes work as an Embedded Systems Engineer at Athena Integrated Systems, where embedded firmware on ARM was developed, and contributions to ROS integration for SLAM. Academic experience includes a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto, where a thesis on optimal control of an automotive energy storage system was completed, and previous roles at Carleton University involving UAV software development and anti-islanding control research. Additional skills encompass research in NLP with reinforcement learning applications and significant experience in firmware development, PCB design, and hardware intern roles.