About Me
I'm Mohamed GALY, an Embedded Systems Engineer holding a Master's Degree (Diplôme d'Ingénieur) from École Centrale d'Électronique. My professional path has taken me through leading automotive companies including Stellantis, Magna Steyr, and AVL, where I contributed to AUTOSAR-compliant control system development using MATLAB/Simulink, ECU diagnostic specification and validation under ISO 14229 (UDS), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test environment commissioning with dSPACE platforms. These experiences gave me a strong understanding of how embedded software integrates into the broader vehicle development lifecycle.
My technical foundation is built on C/C++ development for bare-metal and real-time systems across multiple microcontroller families including STM32, PIC, and FPGA-based platforms. I focus on writing clean, efficient register-level drivers for peripherals such as USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, ADC, and DMA. Beyond firmware development, I also work with Embedded Linux using Buildroot, BusyBox, and Yocto, and design hardware with KiCad PCB design.
I created this website to document my projects, share practical knowledge, and connect with engineers passionate about embedded systems. Whether developing bare-metal drivers, building real-time embedded applications, designing PCB prototypes, or experimenting with IoT systems, I enjoy turning ideas into solutions that run on real hardware. I strongly believe in learning by doing, staying curious, and continuously building the next thing.
Education
- 3-year academic–industrial apprenticeship at Stellantis Group (2018–2021).
- Embedded C/C++, Python, Robotics, Control Systems, Real-Time, Embedded Linux, DSP.
- Statistics and Probability, Java Programming, Artificial Intelligence.
- Management Theory, Finance, Teamwork, Public Speaking.
- Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Electronics, VHDL, Microcontrollers, Telecommunications, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
- Programming: C, C++, Java.
Experience
- Dedicated period combining medical recovery with intensive hands-on technical development to deepen embedded systems expertise.
- Built embedded systems projects on STM32F4/F7 using bare-metal and FreeRTOS, including CAN bus multi-node communication, motor control, and IoT prototypes.
- Developed low-level peripheral drivers (USART, SPI, I²C, CAN, ADC, DMA, PWM) from scratch in C/C++.
- Designed PCB schematics and layouts in KiCad; performed board-level debugging and peripheral integration.
- Built GUI applications (LVGL, TouchGFX) and IoT prototypes (ESP8266 web server, HC-05 Bluetooth control) on STM32.
- Completed advanced courses in Embedded C/C++, Embedded Linux (device drivers), PCB design, and safety-critical systems.
- Commissioned E/E architectures on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems.
- Specified wiring harness requirements between ECUs and dSPACE HiL systems.
- Configured dSPACE tools (ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk) for open-loop testing.
- Received a formal letter of recommendation recognizing outstanding performance.
- Contributed to defining diagnostic specifications for ECU suppliers in compliance with ISO 14229 (UDS) standards.
- Validated diagnostic databases and parameter sets delivered by ECU suppliers.
- Performed ECU diagnostic testing using Vector CANoe and OBD testers on bench setups and vehicles.
- Contributed to ECU flashing and reprogramming validation across multiple vehicle platforms.
- Reviewed technical documentation and developed test scenarios for diagnostic feature validation.
- Managed test tickets, tracked bugs, and documented results and change requests in JIRA.
- Received strong recognition from the Department Manager for rapid ramp-up in vehicle diagnostics and high-quality contributions.
- Developed two AUTOSAR-compliant actuator control systems in MATLAB/Simulink (ExvDriveChiller for battery thermal management and climate control), from requirements definition to technical delivery.
- Built a vehicle diagnostic system model in Simulink for early Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing and validation.
- Developed embedded software according to internal customer requirements and project-specific standards.
- Integrated software modules into vehicle simulation platforms and managed software deliveries using internal verification tools and documentation standards.
- Planned and led technical meetings with cross-functional teams to align on specifications and track project progress.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an agile environment using JIRA.
- Performed FTTH (Fiber to the Home) deployment mapping studies and network design planning.
- Used telecommunications information systems for network design and deployment planning.
- Updated technical schematics based on field modifications.