Hitesh Honmane

Firmware & Embedded Systems Developer

Professional Summary

Firmware and embedded systems developer with 1.5 years of hands-on experience in Android AOSP, Yocto-based systems, and bare-metal programming. Skilled in C programming, RTOS development, and full-stack integration with React.js. Proven track record in reverse engineering, system optimization, and delivering robust embedded solutions across multiple platforms. Passionate about low-level hardware interaction and building efficient, scalable firmware architectures.

Professional Experience

Software Development Engineer 1

Grid OS (Powered by Grid)

Nov 2024 - Present
  • Developed firmware solutions using C programming and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Implemented low-level drivers and system optimizations for embedded platforms
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable firmware architectures
  • Contributed to Android AOSP customization and Yocto-based build systems
  • Performed code reviews and maintained high-quality software development standards
C Programming
RTOS
Embedded Systems
Linux
Android AOSP

Featured Projects

Sigma Star Dashcam - Reverse Engineering

2025

Reverse engineered a Sigma Star chip-based 3-channel dashcam system. Gained root access to Linux BusyBox environment, extracted complete firmware codebase including device tree files, kernel configurations, and proprietary drivers. Analyzed system architecture and documented hardware-software integration patterns.

Linux
BusyBox
Reverse Engineering
Device Tree
Sigma Star SoC

Payment Sound Box System

2025

Developed an Android AOSP-based payment notification system with real-time audio feedback. Implemented custom HAL layers for audio processing, integrated with payment APIs, and optimized for low-latency response times in retail environments.

Android AOSP
Audio HAL
Java
C/C++

Smart Attendance System

2025

Built a biometric attendance system on Android AOSP platform with facial recognition capabilities. Designed custom system services, integrated camera HAL, and implemented secure data storage with SQLite database optimization.

Android AOSP
Computer Vision
Camera HAL
SQLite

Stock Trading Display System

2024

Developed a bare-metal embedded system for real-time stock market data visualization. Implemented custom display drivers, optimized rendering pipeline for high-frequency updates, and designed efficient data parsing algorithms.

Bare Metal
C
Display Drivers
Real-Time Systems

Technical Skills

Embedded Systems

C Programming
C++
RTOS
Bare Metal
ARM Architecture
Device Drivers

Operating Systems

Android AOSP
Linux
Yocto
BusyBox
Buildroot

Development Tools

Git
GDB
JTAG
Oscilloscope
Logic Analyzer
Makefile

Web & Scripting

React.js
TypeScript
Shell Scripting
Python
Node.js

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Relevant coursework: Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Structures

Professional Interests

IoT Systems
Reverse Engineering
Low-Level Programming
Hardware Security
System Architecture
Performance Optimization