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Mike Brent, widely known by his alias Tursilion or Tursi, has had an illustrious career spanning several decades in the software development industry. From his early days tinkering with vintage computing systems to his current status as a respected figure in both the retro and embedded software communities, Mike's journey is a testament to his passion and dedication to the field. His deep understanding of both hardware and software has allowed him to bridge the gap between the two, creating solutions that are both innovative and reliable.
Throughout his career, Mike Brent has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering dedication to producing high-quality software. This has earned him a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness among his peers and clients. Whether working on a complex embedded system or a beloved retro computing project, Mike's expertise ensures that his work is always top-notch.
In addition to his technical skills, Mike Brent's career has been marked by his willingness to share his knowledge and mentor others. He has been an active participant in numerous online forums and communities, offering guidance and support to fellow developers. His approachable demeanor and clear communication style have made him a valuable resource for both novice and experienced programmers. Mike's efforts to foster a sense of community and collaboration have had a lasting impact on the software development world.
Mike Brent's innovative approach to problem-solving has also been a hallmark of his long career. He has always been willing to explore new technologies and methodologies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in both retro and embedded software. His forward-thinking mindset has resulted in numerous breakthroughs and advancements, benefiting not only his own projects but also the wider development community.
As he continues to contribute to the field, Mike Brent's legacy is one of excellence, innovation, and generosity. His long career serves as an inspiration to others, showing that with dedication, curiosity, and a willingness to share knowledge, it is possible to make a lasting impact on the software development world. Whether through his pioneering work on vintage computing systems or his cutting-edge contributions to embedded software, Mike Brent's influence will be felt for years to come.
Mike's Professional Resume
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SENIOR EMBEDDED DEVELOPER
FIDUS SYSTEMS, INC 2021-2022, 2023 - Present
Senior Embedded Software Designer: AI hardware, Operating System development, Linux Device Driver Development
Major Technologies Used: Linux, Arduino, Windows, GCC, JTAG
I have worked a variety of projects, including Tensor TPU, Linux kernel and driver development, Yocto images, new hardware troubleshooting, FreeRTOS and bare metal applications on ZynqMP.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTING 2022 – 2023
Contractor: Life size animatronics, on-site installations, remote maintenance, radio control prop development.
Clients: Animax, Bleeding Arts Studios
Major Technologies Used: TwinCAT, TwinSAFE, Windows, Beckhoff, AVR Studio, ARM, C++, C#, Structured Text
I created radio control props using arduino and fraba with servos. I worked on full scale animationics including the Banshee at Singapore Avatar Experience and the dinosaurs for Jurassic Experience Sydney. I was responsible for control systems, sensors, and TwinSAFE safety code.
KUVA SYSTEMS 2020 – 2021
Senior Embedded Software Engineer: Operating System maintenance, low level hardware interface
Major Technologies Used: Linux, GCC, Visual Studio Code, Python, Docker, Yocto, Azure Cloud (exposure only), Torizon
Worked on stability of the driver system and motor control.
WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING 2012 - 2020
Controls Software Developer Lead: Robotics animation control, device drivers, operating system maintenance, life size animatronics, installation and support, TwinCAT safety systems.
Attractions Worked On: Florida Enchanted Tales with Belle, Florida Avatar Na’vi River Journey, Shanghai Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue, Shanghai TRON, California Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Tokyo Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast
Major Technologies Used: Windows, Mac, Linux, RT_PREEMPT, CANopen, GCC, git, Keil, ARM, Visual Studio, Python, cmake, EtherCAT, Acontis, Beckhoff, TwinCAT, TwinSAFE, Structured Text.
I was a significant contributor to a Linux based CANOpen and EtherCAT centered hardware animation platform that powered Lumiere and the Avatar Shaman in Florida, Rocket Raccoon in California Adventure, all figures in Beauty and the Beast Tokyo, and I believe (though was only indirectly involved) the auctioneer and DJ Rex at both Star Wars lands. I also was the primary show software engineer for Buzz Lightyear and TRON at Shanghai Disneyland, as well a major contributor to the show laser controllers at that park. This involved RT Linux, drivers and deployment. I also contributed device driver code to a TwinCAT based animation platform used in a number of attractions, although I was not part of installations so I don't know all of them! I would go back if opportunity presented. ;)
NEATO ROBOTICS 2010 - 2012
Embedded Software Engineer: Raw ARM microcontroller, Linux bootloader, hardware diagnostics, hardware test suite
Major Technologies Used: Windows, Linux, QNX, Code Sourcery, Eclipse, GCC, STMicro libraries, NXP libraries, JTAG, SVN, C, C++, C#, Asm (ARM)
I was the primary developer of the hardware microcontroller and the Linux bootloader for the second generation XV-11 floor cleaning robot. My system polled all the hardware sensors and drove the motors using a bare metal application that operated using a timeslice mechanism and communicated with a Linux host controller over high speed serial. This included the STM microcontroller with secure boot, as well as implementing a system that allowed the Linux bootloader to accept system updates and update the STM as well. I wrote the initial bootloader for the first generation Botvac but I don't know if they shipped it. I also rewrote the XV-11 manufacturing test software and was rseponsible for identifying manufacturing failures from the production line.
NETWORK EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES 1999 – 2011
Senior Software Engineer: telephony (analog/digital and IP), databases, installers, operating system maintenance, scripting
Major Technologies Used: Microsoft Visual C++/MFC, C#, Visual BASIC 6.0, GCC 2.x/3.x, Code Composer 2.x/3.x, SQL Server 5.0-8.0, Winsock, MFC, STL, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, Perforce, user and kernel under both Windows and Linux, Windows, Windows Embedded, PPC Linux (3.x kernel), TI DSPs (5x/6x), AudioCodes Voice Processors (VoPP)
I was a primary developer on a telephony system that was an any-to-any interface platform that operated on both traditional TDM telephony, analog phone systems, and digital IP-based phone systems. The platform blended hardware and software, including a custom DSP board by the end. We also shipped a windows based configuration tool, a Visual BASIC and later C# based monitor tool, an ODBC centric database access and logging engine, and a custom scripting engine for creating interactive voice systems. The platform was used for calling cards, migration systems, and branch office applicances. It was one of the first platforms approved by Microsoft for the latter. I specifically was responsible for all TDM protocols (CAS, R1, R2) and analog phone, DSP interface on the Linux-based DSP board, the database interface engine and the scripting engine. I was also responsible for migrating the platform from Windows Server to Windows XP Embedded and creating the embedded platform and the installation system. I also created a barcode-based system for manufacturing to create the licensing keys.
HARMLESSLION
Personal Hobby Business – Retro Software and Hardware Development
Notable Titles: Skunkboard (Atari Jaguar), UberGROM (TI-99/4A), Classic99 (Emulator), Mario Bros (ColecoVision, TI-99/4A), Mr Chin (ColecoVision, TI-99/4A), Cool Herders (Dreamcast, GBA, NDS), Dragon’s Lair (TI-99/4A)
Major Technologies Used: Microsoft Visual C++/MFC, CodeWarrior, GCC, AVR Studio (with WinAVR), PsyQ, KallistiOS, Lattice ispLEVER, JTAG, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, Perforce, Git, Linux, Windows.
My hobby is retro software and game development. The Skunkboard was an Atari Jaguar USB-based development interface with hardware designed by a friend, I finalized the software and released the product, eventually releasing it to public domain. The UberGROM was an Atmel AVR based cartridge that reproduced TI's proprietary GROM memory chips. With the support of the community it was merged with a 512K EEPROM to allow reproduction of original TI-99/4A cartridges that were previously not reproducable. Classic99 is a well known Windows emulator for the TI-99/4A, used by most of the community for software development. A version 4 is under development to replace the nearly 30-year-old codebase with a new structure that is easier to maintain and extend. Reproductions of the games Mario Bros, Mr Chin, and Super Demon Attack were created for CollectorVision for the ColecoVision console. Cool Herders was an original title created for the Dreamcast and published by Goat Store. It was ported to the Nintendo DS officially but did not make it to release. It was then purchased by Piko Interactive and ported to the Gameboy Advance (release is pending.) Dragon's Lair was recreated for the TI-99/4A, including a CPLD-based cartridge that supported 128MB of ROM, allowing the entire laserdisc game to be converted and played on the TI. Super Space Acer was recently released as a 2D shoot-em-up for the ColecoVision (published by CollectorVision), TI-99/4A (published by ArcadeShopper), and Gameboy Advance (self published via Itch.io).
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