# Illia Pechonkin

> Software Engineer | C++ | Linux

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/illiapechonkin

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ iENSO
Jan 2023 – Present
I joined a small team of engineers to collaboratively design and implement a cutting-edge embedded vision platform from the ground up. My key responsibilities included:

- Designing and developing video streaming and recording components to ensure high-quality performance and reliability.
- Optimizing firmware and user-space services to minimize memory footprint and enhance CPU efficiency.
- Implementing concurrent and asynchronous synchronization primitives within core libraries to support robust system functionality.
- Actively contributing to design and implementation reviews of core services and modules, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical excellence.
- Developing multiple client-facing libraries, leveraging Template Metaprogramming to deliver flexible, efficient, and scalable solutions.

### Software Engineer @ SQUAD
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023
- Contributed to the embedded platform OTA process by implementing dual boot, reducing the brick rate during firmware upgrades by 70%, supporting 10+ million devices in the field.
- Scaled, modified, and deployed the existing embedded platform to a new line of hardware, resulting in 1+ million devices in the field with a 4.5-star rating on Amazon.com.
- Led the integration of components developed by two international teams into the embedded platform.

### Software Engineer @ CloudMade
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019

### Software Engineer Intern @ SoftServe
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017
Working on stabilization of  C++ toolchain after migration to LLVM.


## Education
### Specialist in Civil Engineering
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

### Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/illia-pechonkin-a1749a261

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Last updated: 2026-04-01