30+ years of embedded software engineering for life-saving medical devices
Founded in 1996, Common Sense Systems has spent 30+ years developing embedded software for life-saving medical technologies. Our work includes ultrasound imaging systems at SonoSite and Verasonics, and defibrillators at Andrews-Cooper. We bring deep expertise in real-time systems, firmware development, and the rigorous quality requirements of medical device software including IEC 62304 compliance and FDA regulatory submissions.
Embedded systems work demands both technical expertise and systematic debugging. Whether you're building a new product or rescuing a troubled project, I bring experience with ARM processors, real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, VxWorks), MISRA C compliance, and the low-level details that make embedded systems work reliably. I was mentored by Eli Goldratt in systems thinking and the Theory of Constraints, which informs my approach to complex technical challenges.
All embedded projects welcome. Troubled projects especially so—I'm happy to heal the sick.
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