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Nigel Hardy

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Heron Power
📍 Scotts Valley, California, United States

Nigel is a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Heron Power with a background in real-time systems development, including C++ programming for DSP and FPGA interfacing at Boeing. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Cal State Monterey Bay and is CompTIA A+ certified. Colleagues note he goes "above and beyond. "

Outside of his engineering work, Nigel has a strong interest in audio technology and music production, following industry leaders like Ableton and Universal Audio. While in university, he excelled in hackathons, developing solutions for disaster response and creating educational games promoting sustainability.

He won a hackathon by creating a web application that lets people involved in a disaster post their location and a message to confirm they are safe.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Job Level
Middle
Location
Scotts Valley, California, United States
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Embedded Systems
His career focuses on embedded software, from C++ development for real-time DSP/FPGA interfacing at Boeing to his current senior role at Heron Power.
Music Production Tech
Demonstrates a personal passion for audio engineering by showing interest in companies like Universal Audio and Ableton, which specialize in professional audio hardware and software.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Heron Power
6-2018 - 3-2025
Software Engineer
Argon ST, a Boeing Company, Inc.,
1-2016 - 6-2018
Software Engineer and AV Technician
Glastonbury Inc
5-2017 - 12-2017
Software Engineering Intern
California Public Utilities Commission
1-2017 - 12-2017
Researcher
California State University, Monterey Bay
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Education
2015 - 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
California State University, Monterey Bay
2012 - 2013
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Santa Monica College
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