# Cherry Winarto > #GHC25 | Embedded SWE @ Google Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/cherrywinarto ## Work Experience ### Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware @ Google Jan 2023 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States • Develop and integrate SIM/eSIM/Secure Element firmware for embedded 4G/5G modems used across millions of production devices, including Google Pixel phones and wearables. • Prototype and validate new hardware systems in C/C++, implementing factory calibration and automated test frameworks to enhance reliability and production efficiency. • Build Android system apps and internal developer tools in Java and Python to optimize modem performance, streamline debugging, and accelerate feature development cycles. ### Teaching Assistant @ University of Washington Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Seattle, Washington, United States BIOEN 327: Fluids and Biomaterials Lab taught by Professor Christopher Neils (Fall 2021, Fall 2022) • Served as lead TA in Fall 2022 • Led 4 weekly lab sections of 18 students each, facilitating hands-on experiments and guiding students in material testing and problem-solving • Mentored 5 student teams per year in the design and construction of biomedical device prototypes addressing current healthcare needs • Provided support during weekly office hours, addressing student inquiries and providing guidance for lab report writing • Maintained the course's online platform, ensuring smooth communication and timely updates BIOEN 400: Fundamentals of Bioengineering Design taught by Professor Patrick Boyle (Spring 2022, Spring 2023) • Served as lead TA in Spring 2023 • Mentored 5 student groups per year on projects addressing diverse biomedical needs through case studies on product and medical device development • Conducted ad-hoc workshops and training sessions, providing instruction on prototyping tools such as COMSOL and 3D printing • Led the teaching team in developing a new course assignment on Design for Healthcare Equity, complementing the addition of new lecture material on this content • Revamped course assignments based on the previous student cohort's feedback to ensure optimal difficulty and workload management BIOEN 455: Biomedical microelectromechanical systems taught by Professor Albert Folch (Winter 2023) • Provided guidance and troubleshooting support for laser cutting fabrication processes, ensuring successful bioMEMS device development • Coordinated lab activities and maintained equipment while prioritizing student safety and productivity ### Undergraduate Researcher @ University of Washington Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States • Conducted research under the supervision of Professor Albert Folch, contributing to the fabrication and testing of a patented microfluidic platform for personalized cancer care and drug development • Redesigned the 2D-CAD architecture, improving device reliability by reducing flow rate variability by ~33% • Optimized device functionality by integrating a membrane insert to enable multiplexed cancer drug testing on intact tissues • Streamlined workflow of complex device assembly processes by ~25% • Quantified and compared the performance of carbon dioxide laser micromachining and computer numerical control manufacturing for microchannel fabrication, providing valuable data for cost-benefit analysis and commercialization efforts • Troubleshot technical challenges associated with the lab's laser cutter ### Research Assistant @ University of Washington Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States • Managed enrollment of 45,000+ students, staff, and faculty into a COVID-19 surveillance study at multiple centers across Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses • Communicated with the Chu Lab team to provide research troubleshooting support, coordinate staff coverage, and facilitate specimen movement through the Slack collaboration tool • Coached and guided participants in self-nasal swab collection with daily testing capacity of 1,000 tests • Collected and stored samples, maintaining accurate tracking through the REDCap clinical trial management system (CTMS) • Managed safe transport of specimens, supplies, and biohazard waste within the Seattle campus • Fabricated over 10,000 self-test kits daily, facilitating distribution during on-campus and fraternity/sorority move-in events • Maintained strict adherence to protocols, ensuring data integrity and accuracy ### Software Engineer @ Philips Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Bothell, Washington, United States • Developed a solution to enhance image quality in ultrasound imaging by addressing inconsistencies caused by Philips' adaptive enhancement algorithm • Implemented a C++ image resampling algorithm utilizing the Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives library • Designed and implemented a windowed sinc separable blur low-pass filter to eliminate image aliasing artifacts during downsampling • Conducted testing and analysis of image blur functionality using Fast Fourier Transform analysis in MATLAB • Enhanced software scalability by optimizing algorithm CPU performance, dynamically adjusting image target resolution based on desired detail requirements • Mitigated memory leak and fragmentation vulnerabilities in the image processing pipeline by implementing efficient memory management techniques, preventing unnecessary reallocations of work buffers ### Student Government Representative @ Shoreline Community College Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Shoreline, Washington, United States • Contributed to college committees (Student Services & Activities, Student Conduct, Dismissal Review, and Safety) producing detailed reports for each meeting • Published reports on the college website ensuring transparent communication and accountability to students and board members and reaching a broad audience of students and board members • Gathered and represented student perspectives through open forums and surveys, facilitating meaningful dialogue between students and staff • Advocated for student interests, contributing to the implementation of student-centered policies and practices that improved campus life and student well-being • Coordinated 5-10 major quarterly events, initiatives, programs, and policies, including New Student Orientation, Prom Night, and Graduation celebration, resulting in increased student engagement and satisfaction ### Tutor @ Shoreline Community College Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Shoreline, Washington, United States Math Learning Center (Oct 2018 - Dec 2019) Biology & Chemistry Learning Center (Sep 2019 - Mar 2020) • Collaborated with a team of 15+ tutors to provide support in various subjects (Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) for over 50+ students daily, catering to diverse backgrounds and abilities in a drop-in setting • Conducted individual assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, offering tailored learning strategies and study skills • Utilized center resources such as model kits, anatomy models, textbooks, and computers to explain complex concepts in Math, Biology, and Chemistry • Adapted teaching style and approach to meet the unique needs of each student ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science University of Washington ### Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering University of Washington ### Associate of Science - AS in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Shoreline Community College ### High School Diploma Shoreline Community College ### International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Taman Rama Intercultural School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cwinarto --- Source: https://flows.cv/cherrywinarto JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/cherrywinarto/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29