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Benjamin alexander

As a Software Engineer at Fisker Inc, I specialize in developing and enhancing features across various platforms, including the Configurator, Infotainment, and ADAS.

With a focus on crafting innovative and user-friendly solutions, I leverage my expertise in algorithm optimization and resource efficiency to deliver exceptional results.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge, I constantly seek to explore new technologies and tools, welcoming challenges to contribute my expertise and creativity to the dynamic field of software engineering.

My academic background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from California State University-San Bernardino, where I also served as an Instructional Assistant, refining my skills and deepening my understanding of software engineering principles.

Additionally, my passion for Virtual Reality led to the co-authoring of a pioneering paper on VR learning platforms published in IEEE, while my talent in game development earned me the first-place Game Award at CSUSB.

3D Realtime Development

Android Development

Software Engineering

Work Experience

Fisker Inc
Sr. Software Engineer
April 2023 – May 2024

Spearheaded the development and optimization of the Fisker Car Configurator on iOS, Android, and Web using C# and Unity Forma.
Managed cloud storage for asset streaming and implemented build scripts on Amazon S3 and Unity Cloud, reducing application load time by30 seconds and deployment time from 5 hours to 30 minutes.
Optimized runtime performance by implementing KTX texture compression, reducing memory usage from 500 MBs to 200 MBs.
Collaborated with iOS, Android, Web, and DevOps teams to integrate the Fisker 3D Configurator into various applications and websites.
Coordinated with UI teams to implement new frontend features and designs using CSS and UI toolkit.
Communicated with Marketing, Product, and Business teams to implement new features and improvements, such as financing options, OEM options, localization changes, and pricing updates.
Drove feature development for Fisker's automotive software by restructuring the Infotainment System using Android Automotive OS, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose, achieving a reduction in APK size from 790MB to less than 200MB, a startup time improvement of 40 seconds, and optimizing memory usage from 800MB to 500MB.
Architected and implemented an asynchronous, multi-threaded backend while maintaining front-end continuity through stateless design principles and the adoption of Jetpack Compose.

Fisker Inc
Unity Developer
January 2022 – April2023

Led the creation and integration of the Unity 3D ADAS into Fisker Automotive Infotainment Software, making Fisker Ocean the world's first production vehicle to implement Unity.
Implemented and maintained essential features including Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Wheel Scratch Assist, and Auto Park Assist within the Adas Platform.
Engineered a VHAL to Unity messaging protocol using Kotlin, JNI, C++, and C#, facilitating CAN data transmission between Android and Unity.
Overhauled the software backend to improve CAN BUS read/write times from 300-500ms per CAN signal to 0.3-0.5ms per CAN signal.
Rebuilt the Infotainment Software architecture to be multithreaded, resulting in a 2-3x performance uplift.

Technical skills

Programming Languages

Software

Platforms and Tools

Other Practices

C - C++ - C#

Unity - Unity Forma - Blender

Android Automotive - Android

Jetpack Compose - Android OS - Android Embedded Systems

Kotlin - Java - Python

XCode - Android - WebGL

HTCVive - Open VR

Unit Testing - Algorithm Analysis

ARCore - AR Kit - OpenVR

Android Studio - Postman

Windows - MacOS - Linux,

JSON - Postman - JNI

MATLAB - Assembly

Github - Bit Bucket

Jira - Confluence - JAMA

Vspy - AWS - S3 - Unity Cloud

CSS - XML

Slack - Teams

WebGL - iOS

Data-Oriented Design - Software Optimizing

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