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KORDOBA IHOR
C/C++ Software Engineer
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CAREER SUMMARY:
Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in embedded networking systems and firmware
development. Specializing in building and maintaining robust communication stacks across diverse
Physical Layer technologies and open-source networking distributions like OpenWrt and prplOS

Core competencies include feature implementation, system integration, debugging across kernel,
driver and user-space components, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and direct
communication with customers and partners when clarifying requirements, aligning expectations,
or addressing technical issues

SKILLS:

Core Expertise: C/C++, Linux, Networking

Programming: C/C++, STL, GCC, OOP, Multithreading, IPC, BSD sockets
Shell Scripting: Python, Bash, Lua
Embedded Linux: Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWrt, prplOS, U-Boot, cross-compilation
Networking: TCP/IP, L2/L3/L4 protocols, Routing, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, Firewall, SNMP
Wireless: WiFi(802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), WiFi Mesh
Broadband / Telecom: PON (GPON, XGS-PON), TR-069, TR-369, 5G/LTE, DOCSIS
Tools: Make, Docker, Wireshark, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Bugzilla
Development Processes: Agile, CI/CD

LANGUAGES:

English Upper intermediate
Ukrainian Native

WORK EXPERIENCE:

GlobalLogic
Software Engineer | January 2025 - Present
Operating system for home gateways based on prplOS, supporting PON
Integrated BSP with prplOS and customized it according to client requirements
Configured WAN connectivity and VLAN segmentation on the gateway
Debugged and brought-up PON subsystem (GPON/XGS-PON), including ONU/OLT interactions
Created different project customizations for prplOS/OpenWRT build systems
Investigated IPv6 workflow and customized it under the client requirements
Containerized VoIP Solution and WebUI: Built OCI-compliant image using Yocto and
successfully deployed and validated it on gateway
Collaborated with the SoC provider to troubleshoot and resolve low-level driver and firmware
issues affecting PON interoperability
Engaged with customer to clarify complex requirements and provided subject matter
expertise to align customer expectations with technical feasibility
 GlobalLogic
Software Engineer | November 2022 - January 2025
Operating system for home gateways based on OpenWRT, supporting LTE/5G
Debugged and fixed a critical WiFi driver crash occurring under high load (40+ simultaneous
clients)
Resolved complex WAN outages on cellular networks
Debugged and patched a critical issue within the Data Model engine related to large-scale
data retrieval, ensuring system stability under heavy query loads
Developed a scalable certificate management module
Patched netifd to bypass Realtek hardware limitations, enabling accurate physical link-state
monitoring for external management
Adjusted BSP configurations (WiFi/Firewall) to eliminate conflicts with customer settings
Refactored a monolithic module into a modular, multi-package architecture, significantly
improving maintainability and build efficiency across target projects
Conducted deep-dive investigations into EasyMesh connectivity issues and proposed
architectural solution
Provided team coordination and handled technical syncs with customers for a few weeks
Led technical interviews for trainee positions and mentored newcomers

GlobalLogic
Junior Software Engineer | October 2020 - November 2022
Operating system for home gateways based on OpenWRT, supporting DOCSIS
Designed and implemented a robust backup and restore system for the TR-181 Data Model,
ensuring configuration consistency across reboots and updates
Conducted a comprehensive study on WiFi Mesh requirements and drafted the architectural
roadmap for system integration
Developed custom driver extensions to synchronize EasyMesh states with the gateway’s
internal Data Model
Played a key role in the WiFi 6 (802.11ax) certification process
Configured and optimized Auto Channel Selection and DFS mechanisms
Implemented a Hybrid Mode networking feature, enabling simultaneous support for bridged
ports and standard routing on a single gateway

GlobalLogic
Trainee Software Engineer | September 2020 - October 2020
Linux networking and POSIX systems development
Developed C/C++ console applications (multithreaded HTTP server using POSIX threads and
wireless scanner using nl80211)
Implemented automated Python test suites to validate thread safety and system stability.

EDUCATION:

2019 - 2023 | Lviv Polytechnic National University
Bachelor degree in Computer Science

2016 - 2019 | Lviv Food Industry College
Junior specialist in Computer Science

2006 - 2016 | Vasyl Symonenco Lviv Educational Complex
Secondary education