I’m Markus Hutzler, an embedded systems architect and engineer with a strong background spanning hardware design, C/C++ firmware development, and embedded Linux. I’ve worked across the full lifecycle from applied R&D and prototyping to production-quality firmware, hardware, and testing—often in the context of IoT devices, low-power and energy-harvesting systems, and wireless communication. In recent roles, I’ve led proof-of-concept work all the way to production, including firmware and embedded Linux (Yocto/buildroot), production test development and reporting, and maintainable version management. I also bring experience in server and database architecture and practical DevOps-style tooling, and I enjoy bridging the gap between embedded devices and the backend systems that make them work reliably in the real world.…

Markus Hutzler

I’m Markus Hutzler, an embedded systems architect and engineer with a strong background spanning hardware design, C/C++ firmware development, and embedded Linux. I’ve worked across the full lifecycle from applied R&D and prototyping to production-quality firmware, hardware, and testing—often in the context of IoT devices, low-power and energy-harvesting systems, and wireless communication. In recent roles, I’ve led proof-of-concept work all the way to production, including firmware and embedded Linux (Yocto/buildroot), production test development and reporting, and maintainable version management. I also bring experience in server and database architecture and practical DevOps-style tooling, and I enjoy bridging the gap between embedded devices and the backend systems that make them work reliably in the real world.…

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I’m Markus Hutzler, an embedded systems architect and engineer with a strong background spanning hardware design, C/C++ firmware development, and embedded Linux. I’ve worked across the full lifecycle from applied R&D and prototyping to production-quality firmware, hardware, and testing—often in the context of IoT devices, low-power and energy-harvesting systems, and wireless communication.

In recent roles, I’ve led proof-of-concept work all the way to production, including firmware and embedded Linux (Yocto/buildroot), production test development and reporting, and maintainable version management. I also bring experience in server and database architecture and practical DevOps-style tooling, and I enjoy bridging the gap between embedded devices and the backend systems that make them work reliably in the real world.

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Work Experience

Embedded Systems Consultant at hutzler embedded solutions
April 1, 2026 - Present
Embedded firmware development in C. Built and maintained an embedded Linux layer using Buildroot. Designed and prototyped hardware, including schematics and PCB, followed by bring-up and testing to validate system behavior.
Embedded Systems Architect at KEEP Labs Inc.
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Took a proof of concept to production-level quality, including firmware development, production testing and reporting, and version management. Developed embedded firmware in C and Elixir, and supported a redesign of the server and database architecture using Python/Tornado. Also contributed to hardware design with schematic and PCB work, plus prototyping, testing, and integration.
Yocto Linux Developer (Contract) at Hamilton
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Hardened embedded Linux systems and created/executed test protocols to find and fix defects. Performed embedded Linux development with Yocto, including validation and verification work, and contributed to security reviews and CVE management.
Senior Embedded Software Designer at Schneider Electric
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to expanding Wi‑Fi connectivity and edge-computing capabilities from concept to sales-ready product. Developed and maintained embedded Linux architectures using Yocto, and worked on firmware and firmware maintenance using STM32/C and RTOS. Also delivered Linux user-space components in C, performed unit/component testing, and supported secure development lifecycle practices.
Embedded Software Engineer at Intel
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Provided MCU software support packages and product examples. Designed IoT application communication flows and supported driver development for Quark microcontrollers in C. Maintained continuous integration using Git, Python, and Jenkins.
Software and Hardware Engineer at spiderware gmbh
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Supported industry product maturation and testing with prototype design across both hardware and software. Worked with multiple MCU architectures, including MSP and ARM. Performed software design and optimization in Assembler, C, and Python, and contributed to hardware solutions for quality management and production.
R&D Assistant at ZHAW Institute of Embedded Systems
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Delivered platforms and prototypes supporting industry partnerships and education (including student theses). Performed applied research in energy harvesting and low-power computing, including Assembler/C work for wireless interfaces, and hardware design for low-energy applications. Helped design development platforms for different RFID standards.

Education

Dipl. Electrical Engineer FH / BSc (Electrical Engineering, Focus: Embedded Systems) at ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Technische Berufsmatura (part-time technical high school) at HTW, Chur
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Apprenticeship (Electronic Engineer) at Swisscom AG
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Education, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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