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Francesco Giancane

Francesco Giancane

Computer Science Engineer

Cork, Co. Cork, IE
+353 (87)4842476
Italian, English

Background


About

About

Computer Science Engineer with a Master's Degree in Embedded Systems from Politecnico di Torino. Interested in System on Chips, Linux development on embedded platforms, Computer Graphics and Open Source technologies.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Senior EngineerQualcomm Technologies

    Aug, 2023 - Present

    Embedded Software / Computer Graphics Engineer

    • Working on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC "Snapdragon X Elite" DirectX 12 user mode driver.

    • Implementing new graphical features and measuring performance impacts of changes.

    • Working on Video Games compatibility and performance on Windows on ARM64.

    • Working on Yocto Linux Embedded support for - Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, supporting the upstream release of missing features on relevant layers.

Skills

Skills

  • C/C++

    Years of experience in system programming using C/C++. Comfortable with CMake, Autotools, Linux and Windows platforms.

  • Python

    Experience in using the world's most used scripting language for general purpose activities. Used mostly on Linux and in Yocto project.

  • Rust

    Learnt the basics of Safe programming. Studying the book and practicing. Interested in C/C++ binding to make systems more safe and easier to debug.

  • Yocto Linux

    Experience in using Yocto Linux to generate distributions for Embedded platforms and Chips, mostly ARM32 and ARM64. Occasional contributor for recipes.

Education

Education

  • Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree, Politecnico di Torino

    Sep, 2009 - Mar, 2013

  • Embedded Systems, Master's Degree, Politecnico di Torino

    Mar, 2013 - Dec, 2015

Interests

Interests

  • Digital Photography

    technology behind the capture of photography using digital technologies.
  • Electronic Music

    General interest in theory and digital tools to synthesise music.
  • Video Games and Consoles

    I love playing video games and I also have interests in technologies behind games and consoles (APIs, Chips, software, hardware).
  • Gym and Sports

    I like running and taking care of my mind and my body when I am not working or studying.
  • Reading

    I like reading books, comics and mangas. It is my favourite way to space out when I need to relax. Also I love studying extra bits of tech related stuff to increase my knowledge.