Marlo Hermansson-Scott
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I am an energetic and innovative engineer with a comprehensive approach to system design and problem-solving. My background in research and development means I am adept at delivering efficient and creative solutions to complex technical challenges. I've mentored and coached direct reports and interns within the business and have continued to grow as a people manager. As an effective communicator, I excel at breaking down complex concepts into understandable terms and am able to translate these between different disciplines within a business. I'm known for bringing a positive and upbeat energy to the office and am equally inclusive and calm when delivering to required outcomes. I thrive in collaborative environments and am able to drive projects to successful outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Team Lead
Halter
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed an intermediate and a part-time junior firmware engineer, focusing on team growth.
- Maintained balance between managerial responsibilities and hands-on project involvement.
- Implemented workflow strategies, improving team productivity and project delivery.
Firmware Engineer/Tech Lead
Halter
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Led the monitoring and testing of application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, developed solutions and collaborated with developers on solution implementations.
- Oversight and participation in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through to system implementation and rollout.
- Wrote and maintained custom tooling to support systems
- As Tech Lead (Jun - Sep), collaborated closely with product teams on roadmaps and feature prioritization.
- Ensured project alignment between engineering and other departments.
Lead RnD Engineer
Halter
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Elevated to a key role, taking on added responsibilities in overseeing technical design and feature validation, along with creating comprehensive documentation.
- Enhanced collaboration between Auckland and Morrinsville offices, contributing to improved communication and project alignment.
- Managed and mentored an intern focused on Sumo Logic dashboard development for advanced debugging and data analysis.
- Actively engaged in cross-functional team efforts, playing a pivotal role in integrating R&D initiatives with company goals.
Firmware Application Engineer
Halter
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed Python tools for support and debugging, including a widely used Slack chatbot.
- Prototyped and validated new features in C++, enhancing algorithm efficiency for guiding cows.
- Bridged communication between engineering and farm teams, improving system understanding.
- Became the go-to expert in SQL and Sumo Logic for system debugging and data analysis.
Junior Platform Developer
Navico
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the validation and initial bring-up of a range of new application processors, including iMX8QM, iMX6QP, iMX6DL, and Rockchip3288/3399 by NXP, for integration into Navico's Multi-functional Displays (MFDs).
- Sole developer on the project, responsible for Linux Kernel Development using Yocto.
- Collaborated closely with hardware engineers to ensure optimal integration and performance.
- Conducted thorough assessments and presented performance trade-offs between embedded Android and Linux, guiding strategic decisions for system development.
Research and Development Technician
Navico
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Specialized in EMC compliance, ensuring products met essential regulatory standards.
- Provided software support to the Hardware team, contributing to enhanced team efficiency.
- Developed and built test fixtures, playing a key role in streamlining the testing process.
- Automated existing testing procedures, significantly improving test accuracy and time efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Honours - Computer Systems Engineering
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ01.2016
Skills
- C
- Python
- SQL
- GIT
- Linux
- Project Management
- People Leadership
- Product Delivery
- Research and Development
- Proficiency in Managing Concurrent Projects
- Solution architecture
Accomplishments
- Discovered and patented (pending) key technology solutions to latent problems within remote herd management
- Actively mentored and supported the professional development of several interns within the business
- Part of the team that scaled Halter products from 0 to 100,000+ cows
Interests
Surfing, Bouldering, Running
Timeline
Engineering Team Lead
Halter
09.2022 - 11.2023
Firmware Engineer/Tech Lead
Halter
05.2021 - 09.2022
Lead RnD Engineer
Halter
04.2020 - 05.2021
Firmware Application Engineer
Halter
01.2019 - 04.2020
Junior Platform Developer
Navico
05.2018 - 01.2019
Research and Development Technician
Navico
04.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Honours - Computer Systems Engineering
University of Auckland
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