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Description

My name is Manuel Prugel and I am a freelance computer scientist (B.Sc.) with a focus on Embedded Systems. With over 5 years of experience in developing firmware, real-time systems, and hardware-close software, I support companies in realizing powerful and efficient embedded solutions. My expertise includes programming in C, C++, and Python, development for microcontrollers (ARM, AVR, ESP32, among others), and the integration of IoT technologies.

I place great value on clean, maintainable code and close collaboration with my clients to develop customized solutions that can sustainably withstand the challenges of the future. Whether it's prototyping, optimizing existing systems, or complete new development – I am your reliable partner. Let's realize your next embedded project together!

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Offenburg (up to 50km)

Freiberuflich
Freelance Software Developer
January 2019 - Today (7 years and 7 months)
Member of the conceptual artist Tim Otto Roth's team. Developing Embedded Software in C++ on the ESP32 platform. GUI Programming in JavaScript. Data Transformation in Python.
Python ESP32 C++ Embedded Software software architecture
embeX GmbH
Master's Thesis
TECH
April 2025 - October 2025 (6 months)
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
As part of my Master's thesis in collaboration with the company embeX in Freiburg, I am investigating the topic of Fuzzing of Embedded Systems with a Peripheral Proxy. In software development, fuzzing is an integral part of testing software for vulnerabilities. In recent years, hundreds of serious security vulnerabilities have already been discovered through fuzzing. However, fuzzing embedded systems is a major challenge due to limited resources and significant hardware dependencies. Therefore, in my Master's thesis, I am investigating a proxy approach where the firmware is emulated and all accesses to the periphery are forwarded to a real device.
Embedded Software ARM Fuzzing IT Security Test Automation
SICK
Working Student
TECH
April 2023 - October 2024 (1 year and 6 months)
Waldkirch, BW, Germany
I worked for two years as a working student for the sensor manufacturer Sick in Waldkirch. I developed a concept for continuous measurement of performance metrics of LiDar sensors. I also implemented quality gates in continuous integration. Furthermore, I participated in the development of firmware in C++ for 2D and 3D laser scanners.
C++ performance optimization ARM Gitlab CI/CD