While I started my professional career in the medical devices industry, writing software for Siemens' CEREC system, it is only a few years back that I started looking into embedded devices again. Out of an intense enthusiasm to run Java code on embedded devices, I started playing with systems based on Dallas Semiconductor's TINI platform and also took several related classes at UCSD, where Ken Arnold was teaching at the time.

I received a Certificate in Embedded Computer Software from UCSD and besides working with the TINI, started experimenting with even more basic devices, like the 8031-SDK. Ever since the open-source concept found it's way into the hardware design community, I have been a great fan and supporter of the Arduino platform, an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. I have often written about these things, blogged, and also given a couple related talks (Arduino Fever - Physical Computing and Innovate - Tweak, Hack, and Bend Technology). Still, for the last couple years, this hasn't been much more than a side-show for me.

To make a long story short, I am announcing today that IntelliDOT has hired me to work full time on their CAREt System, the first wireless, nurse-centric workflow manager to connect caregivers with the information systems they need at the point-of-care.
As an Embedded System Architect, my initial work will be on the lightweight, wireless handheld device that enables nurses to perform safety checks and safely administer medications at the bedside. I'm sure that I will be able to share more information over the coming weeks.

I have immense respect for the team at IntelliDOT; I couldn't be more thrilled that they've invited me to join them and for the opportunity at hand.