Cruise Brantley
Software Engineer III at Walmart Global Tech
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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Top SchoolCruise Brantley is a Software Engineer III based in Fayetteville, Arkansas with eight years of hands-on experience building full-stack web applications and embedded systems. Currently at Walmart Global Tech, he combines a user-focused approach with a background in customer service to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable solutions. His open-source contributions to commaai’s widely used openpilot project show practical expertise in firmware, vehicle-specific configurations, and IoT for Hyundai models—an uncommon crossover between web development and automotive embedded work. A Lambda School-trained computer scientist who started in device repair and IT support, Cruise brings disciplined troubleshooting, strong data-privacy habits, and a demonstrated appetite for continuous learning and feedback.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Lambda SchoolComputer Science, Computer Science at Henderson State University
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Github Skills (6)
system10
embedded10
driver10
sys10
python9
robotics6
Programming languages (10)
Github contributions (5)
commaai/openpilot
Aug 2020 - Nov 2021
openpilot is an operating system for robotics. Currently, it upgrades the driver assistance system on 300+ supported cars.
Role in this project:
Embedded Systems Engineer / IoT Developer
Embedded Systems Engineer / IoT DeveloperContributions:7 reviews, 8 commits, 12 PRs in 1 year 3 months
Contributions summary:Cruise primarily contributes to the "openpilot" project by adding and updating firmware versions and car-specific configurations, specifically for Hyundai vehicles. Their work involves modifying and adding firmware data for various car models, including Elantra, Santa Fe, and Ioniq, and adjusting system parameters based on vehicle characteristics. The commits reflect a focus on adapting the openpilot system to support a broader range of Hyundai models by adding or refining vehicle-specific data, particularly transmission and sensor-related firmware information.
cruise-controlracingopenpilotadaptiveadaptive-cruise-control
CruiseBrantley/openpilot
Apr 2022 - Jul 2024
openpilot is an open source driver assistance system. openpilot performs the functions of Automated Lane Centering and Adaptive Cruise Control for over 150 supported car makes and models.
Contributions:61 pushes, 135 branches in 2 years 3 months
cruise-controlopenpilotadaptiveadaptive-cruise-controlsupported
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