Summary
Stephen Robinson is a Principal Firmware Engineer in Portland, Oregon with 11 years of hands-on experience delivering embedded firmware and Linux systems on time and on budget. He has progressed through multiple technical roles at EQware Engineering—ranging from embedded software and BSP development to Android/web apps, accessibility-focused STEM tools, and manufacturing test tooling—demonstrating full-stack embedded product ownership. A lifelong programmer who graduated Maxima Cum Laude in Computer Science from the University of Portland, he pairs deep low-level expertise (drivers, pinmux, BLE/BT profiles) with practical DevOps skills like Docker and app optimization. Colleagues and clients consistently praise his reliable delivery and pragmatic problem-solving, and he’s comfortable stretching into UI, accessibility, and Android when the product needs it. Notably, he has applied his skills to make tech more accessible for blind and low-vision users, blending technical rigor with empathetic design.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Computer Science at University of Portland