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Ganesh KP

Ganesh KP

Bengaluru,KA

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Embedded Systems Architect and Technical Lead with 14+ years of experience designing and delivering innovative IoT solutions, HVAC control systems, and embedded firmware. Skilled in HVAC logic, OTA updates, bootloaders, diagnostics, and wireless communication protocols including Zigbee, BLE, and Wi-Fi. Strong background in multi-product platform architecture, system modelling, and UI workflow design.

Successfully collaborated with global teams across China, India, Europe, and the US, contributing to major product launches for HIVE, British Gas, Group Atlantic, Ideal Boilers, and Viessmann. Experienced in Agile development methodologies, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, produce high-quality technical documentation, and support manufacturing processes from development to production deployment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Principal Consultant

Manthana Tech Consultancy
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide consulting in embedded architecture, firmware development, debugging, and IoT system integration.
  • Develop middleware components, communication stacks, application interfaces, and hardware-level drivers for ARM/ESP32-based systems.
  • Create architecture documentation, interface specifications, design documents, and engineering guidelines supporting product development.
  • Offer support for system validation, integration testing, field testing, and performance optimization.
  • Design and guide factory test workflows, including test mode firmware, diagnostics, and production bring-up support.
  • Collaborate with client engineering teams on end-to-end product development, from concept to deployment.

Senior Software Engineer → Technical Lead / Solution Architect

Computime Group
09.2016 - 12.2024

Major Client Products Delivered

  • Architected IoT thermostat and HVAC firmware platforms for UK/EU markets, including products for HIVE, British Gas, Viessmann, and Group Atlantic.
  • Designed system-level architecture covering module partitioning, IPC, UI workflows, wireless communication stacks, OTA, bootloader, and diagnostics.
  • Developed Zigbee, BLE, and Wi-Fi connectivity, cloud communication modules, and Linux gateway components for multi-device ecosystems.
  • Built factory test mode firmware supporting production testing, calibration workflows, and quality assurance processes.
  • Provided manufacturing engineering support, including firmware flashing utilities, diagnostics, and factory bring-up assistance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across China, India, and Europe, offering architectural guidance, technical reviews, and mentoring.
  • HIVE / British Gas Smart Thermostat (UK)
  • Ideal Boilers / Group Atlantic IoT Thermostats
  • Viessmann Smart Heating Systems (EU)
  • ESP32-based Advanced Wiring Center (AWC)
  • Underfloor Heating Controllers
  • Linux Home Gateway for Heating Ecosystem

Senior Engineer

GE Healthcare
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Developed firmware for ECG, SPO2, thermal printer modules, and USB active sensor cables used in patient monitoring systems.
  • Collaborated with US-based engineering teams for knowledge transfer, project handover, and team ramp-up activities.
  • Integrated ECG acquisition module with the main controller through a USB communication interface.
  • Improved firmware reliability, memory management, diagnostic capability, and error-handling for medical-grade devices.
  • Designed and implemented factory test firmware supporting device-level diagnostics, calibration, and manufacturing verification.
  • Provided engineering support for manufacturing, production testing, and validation workflows across product lines.

Firmware Engineer

Neurosynaptic Communications
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Developed SPO2 algorithms and integrated them into the WHO-supported ReMeDi telemedicine kit, which included ECG, SPO2, NIBP, and temperature acquisition modules.
  • Performed clinical validation of SPO2 performance at St. John’s Hospital, Bangalore, ensuring accuracy and medical reliability.
  • Contributed to communication protocol integration, system-level debugging, and overall performance optimization of the device.

Embedded Engineer

TechYogi Shruti Solutions
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Designed and implemented WPAN communication protocol stack including MAC/PHY layers.
  • Worked on low-power wireless communication and embedded RF systems.

Education

M.Tech - Digital Electronics & Communication

VTU Nitte
Nitte, India
06-2011

B.E - Electronics & Communication

VTU
Mangalore, India
06-2009

12th - Science

ST.Aloysius PU College
Mangalore, India
06-2005

10th -

St.Aloysius High School
Mangalore, India
06-2003

Skills

  • Embedded systems architecture
  • IoT device firmware development
  • ESP32 application development
  • Real-time operating system expertise
  • Experience with embedded Linux applications
  • Proficient in Zigbee, BLE, Wi-Fi
  • HVAC system logic development

  • OTA
  • API and interface development skills
  • Project management tools
  • Manufacturing process support
  • Cross-regional technical management
  • Programming in C, C, and Python

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PROJECT PORTFOLIO (SELECTED)

Project Portfolio (Selected) HIVE / British Gas Thermostat (UK)
  • HVAC control logic implementation (heat demand, load compensation)
  • Zigbee communication and device connectivity
  • OTA updates, diagnostics, and thermostat UI workflows
Viessmann / Group Atlantic Thermostats (EU)
  • Heating and hot water control logic
  • Multi-region firmware platform and scheduling engine
  • Cloud API integration and connectivity management
ESP32 Advanced Wiring Center (AWC)
  • Multi-zone heating control and relay/pump logic
  • Sensor control and system-level diagnostics
  • Wi-Fi/BLE provisioning and secure connectivity
  • OTA updates and manufacturing test mode support
Linux IoT Gateway
  • Middleware and IPC architecture
  • Secure messaging and device management
  • Zigbee communication interface with thermostat devices
  • HVAC logic integration support across the system

Accomplishments

  • Delivered multiple IoT thermostat platforms successfully deployed across UK and EU markets.
  • Designed scalable firmware architectures enabling easier reuse across product variants.
  • Implemented reliable HVAC control logic and wireless communication stacks (Zigbee, BLE, Wi-Fi).
  • Developed factory test mode firmware and diagnostics supporting smooth manufacturing and testing.
  • Collaborated effectively with global teams to ensure timely product deliveries and technical alignment.

Affiliations

  • Embedded Systems or IoT developer communities ARM Developer Program Espressif (ESP32) Developer Community

Software

C, C

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Hiking, bike riding

Timeline

Founder & Principal Consultant

Manthana Tech Consultancy
01.2025 - Current

Senior Software Engineer → Technical Lead / Solution Architect

Computime Group
09.2016 - 12.2024

Senior Engineer

GE Healthcare
03.2013 - 08.2016

Firmware Engineer

Neurosynaptic Communications
08.2012 - 03.2013

Embedded Engineer

TechYogi Shruti Solutions
06.2010 - 08.2012

M.Tech - Digital Electronics & Communication

VTU Nitte

B.E - Electronics & Communication

VTU

12th - Science

ST.Aloysius PU College

10th -

St.Aloysius High School
Ganesh KP