Randy Rossi
Embedded Software Engineer at GEOTAB
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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RockstarRandy Rossi is an Embedded Software Engineer based in Burlington, Ontario with nearly three decades of software development experience and nine years focused in his current embedded domain. Now at Geotab, he blends deep systems knowledge with hands-on firmware and mobile integration skills to deliver reliable vehicle and IoT solutions. His open-source contributions include Android work on the high-profile Matter (connectedhomeip) project, where he implemented CHIPTool features like barcode scanning, QR payload handling, and UI connection status—showing a practical focus on device interoperability and user-facing tooling. Randy is comfortable bridging embedded stacks and mobile interfaces, turning protocol specs into usable application flows. Colleagues rely on him for steady technical leadership and pragmatic deliveries on complex, standards-driven projects.
9 years of coding experience
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Github Skills (18)
bar-code10
barcode-scanner10
android-development10
java10
javas10
ui-design9
front-end-development9
uid9
camera9
connected7
connectivity7
connections7
smart-device7
matter-js7
qml6
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
project-chip/connectedhomeip
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Matter (formerly Project CHIP) creates more connections between more objects, simplifying development for manufacturers and increasing compatibility for consumers, guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
Role in this project:
Mobile Developer (Android)
Mobile Developer (Android)Contributions:1 review, 7 commits, 7 PRs in 1 month
Contributions summary:Randy primarily contributed to the development of an Android application (CHIPTool) within the "connectedhomeip" repository, which aims to interact with the Matter protocol. Their work includes the initial setup of the Android project, integration of a barcode reader, and the implementation of core features like echo client and light on/off cluster screens. They also added placeholders for QR code payload elements and integrated connection status display, demonstrating a focus on practical application development and user interface elements.
connectivity-standards-alliancebuild-with-matterguidedzephyrconnectivity
randyrossi/connectedhomeip
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
Project Connected Home over IP is a new Working Group within the Zigbee Alliance. This Working Group plans to develop and promote the adoption of a new connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products, with security as a fundamental design tenet.
Contributions:21 pushes, 5 branches in 1 year 3 months
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