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Adel Fernández Prieto

Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua

Summary

Software engineer with robust expertise in embedded systems and full-stack development. Proven ability to deliver reliable, optimized solutions for global markets. Skilled in real-time systems, control systems, and software architecture, with a track record of mentoring teams, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ASPICE and ISO 26262

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Embedded Software Developer

Stoneridge, Inc. TED DE MEXICO
02.2018 - 05.2025
  • Led development of camera monitoring systems using C/C++, Docker, and Jira
  • Promoted to Senior Developer and Technical Lead, managing teams of up to 6 engineers.
  • Enhanced performance by optimizing software modules up to 50% in size.
  • Ensured compliance with ASPICE & ISO 26262
  • Mentoring junior engineers.
  • Collaborated with software, and hardware engineers to develop complete embedded solutions.
  • Maintained documentation of software designs.
  • Designed and implemented unit tests and integration tests.
  • Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Git, Jenkins, CANalyzer, CANoe, Googletest, Ceedling, Robotframework, WinIdea, Renesas CS+

Full and Part-time Professor

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, México
02.2013 - 12.2020
  • Taught over 10 courses in mechatronics, control systems, PLCs, and programming.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Supported curriculum development and student progress tracking.
  • Rated as one of the top 25% professors at the university.

Software Developer

IvisionX, Florida. USA
07.2015 - 05.2019
  • Developed web apps using Elasticsearch, SQL Server, and responsive UI. Led 5+ projects.
  • Collaborated with clients and stakeholders weekly.
  • Improved UX through intuitive design.
  • Established coding standards and optimized application performance.
  • Defined software requirements based on stakeholders' requirements.

Software Architect

Codefocus, Florida. USA
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Built a travel agency system in Java integrated with Amadeus GDS (SOAP API).
  • Led architecture reviews, performance testing, and full-cycle project delivery.
  • Managed cloud adoption and team coordination for scalable solutions.

Software Developer

Administradora de Proyectos S.A. Monterrey, Nuevo León.
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Improved legacy PHP/MySQL apps for performance and maintainability.
  • Achieved 25% efficiency gains through debugging and refactoring.

Software Developer

BA Managment Consulting Incorporated, Edmonton. Canada
07.2006 - 10.2016
  • Migrated legacy systems, mentored team members, participated 10+ website projects.
  • Specialized in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, performance tuning, and script automation.
  • I advanced my career from a software developer role to a software architect position.

Deputy Head of Teaching Department

Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría", CUJAE, Habana. Cuba
07.2001 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw administrative operations, taught 5+ advanced engineering subjects.
  • Earned PhD and Master’s degrees while contributing to research and program development.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs.

Research Assistant

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Valencia. Spain
05.2007 - 01.2012
  • Led research on embedded control systems using MATLAB & parallel computing.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research projects.
  • Co-authored 3+ academic publications in peer-reviewed journals

Education

PhD - Embedded Control Systems

CUJAE
La Habana, Cuba
01.2012

Master - Software engineering

CUJAE
La Habana, Cuba
01.2005

Engineer - Automatic engineer

CUJAE
La Habana, Cuba
07.2001

Skills

  • Embedded Systems: Embedded C/C, Microcontroller drivers, RTOS, debugging
  • Software Development: Full-stack (HTML, CSS, JS, SQL, PHP, ASPNET), version control (Git, SVN, Mercurial), software testing database management
  • Engineering Tools: Matlab/Simulink, SCADA, LabVIEW, PLC programming
  • Control: Control system design, MBD, PID
  • Project Practices: Team leadership, agile collaboration, problem-solving, documentation

Certification

  • Yellow Belt Certification. EFESO consulting (Issued August 31th, 2022)
  • Model-based development of embedded software in compliance with ISO 26262: Challenges & Effective Solutions (Issued July 2018), IACET ACCREDITED PROVIDER #1003713.
  • Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer, CLAD (Expired Jun 2018)

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Embedded Software Developer

Stoneridge, Inc. TED DE MEXICO
02.2018 - 05.2025

Software Architect

Codefocus, Florida. USA
12.2017 - 08.2018

Software Developer

Administradora de Proyectos S.A. Monterrey, Nuevo León.
07.2017 - 11.2017

Software Developer

IvisionX, Florida. USA
07.2015 - 05.2019

Full and Part-time Professor

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, México
02.2013 - 12.2020

Research Assistant

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Valencia. Spain
05.2007 - 01.2012

Software Developer

BA Managment Consulting Incorporated, Edmonton. Canada
07.2006 - 10.2016

Deputy Head of Teaching Department

Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría", CUJAE, Habana. Cuba
07.2001 - 07.2015

PhD - Embedded Control Systems

CUJAE

Master - Software engineering

CUJAE

Engineer - Automatic engineer

CUJAE

Publications

  • Eileen Cardoso, Adel Fernández, Sergio A. Marrero-Osorio, Pablo F. Guardado, "Kinematic and Dynamic Models for a 4-DOF robot ", RIELAC, Vol 3, 2017, ISSN: 1815-5928.
  • A. Fernández, O.Llanes-Santiago. “A proposal for the management of resources in an embedded control system: The control kernel”. RIAI, Vol 8, Num1, January 2011. ISSN: 1697-7912.
  • P. Albertos, A. Crespo, J. Simó, A. Fernández; “Control co-design: Algorithms and their implementation”; Lecture Note and Computer Sciences, Vol. 6106, Subseries: Programming and Software Engineering ISSN: 0302-9743, pp. 19-40, 2010.
Adel Fernández Prieto