Top Talent like Kenton are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kenton Pagel

Backend Engineer
Somerset, WI, US
C++
C Programming Language
Go
SQL
Embedded Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Software Engineer
Devout Catholic convert | Senior Software Developer | Embedded Systems Expert Highly motivated senior-level software developer with 14+ years of experience and an electrical engineering background. Extensive expertise in embedded software development, working with 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers, single and multi-processor systems, and a variety of architectures, including bare metal, super loops, FreeRTOS, and event-driven frameworks. Proficient in C, C++, Python, and Go, with a strong preference for Vim as a development tool. Industry experience spans power conversion solutions, IoT, telematics, and medical devices, delivering high-performance, reliable software solutions. Passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of software and hardware. Always eager to optimize systems, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Projects

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I wanted to clarify that while I don’t maintain personal or open-source projects, I have extensive hands-on experience from my professional work in embedded systems. My focus outside work is on family and personal commitments, so I dedicate my coding time to high-impact work projects. I’m confident that my experience designing, building, and maintaining firmware and embedded software equips me to contribute effectively to any contract role.See More

Work History

P

Software Developer (Vehicle)

Platform ScienceMar 2021 - Sep 2025 • 4 yrs 7 mosDevelop solutions in an IoT ecosystem designed to unlock the value of disconnected data streams throughout the transportation and logistics industry.
B

Consultant Software Engineer

Blue Sages, IncAug 2018 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 8 mosFirmware development and verification for implantable medical device that treats obstructive sleep apnea. Software development for embedded systems in medical devices. Write firmware, develop tests based on requirements. Technical skills gained include: C, Python, IAR Embedded Workbench, PyCharm, ARM Cortex M Processors from ST Micro (STM32F4 family) and NXP (LPC55S6x family), Codebeamer, Git, Github, FreeRTOS, real time signal processing and hardware, proprietary protocols, Bluetooth, wireless charging using PWM. Soft skills include: documentation, communication with all levels of the organization, excellent time management while working on concurrent projects, FDA design controls.
X

Embedded Software Engineer

Xirgo Technologies, LLCJan 2015 - Aug 2018 • 3 yrs 8 mosAdd functionality for a wide range of applications including automotive, mobile monitoring/control, fleet management, and container/trailer tracking. We utilize technologies such as OBDII, GPS, accelerometers, optical sensors, 1-wire bus sensors, cameras and cellular including 3G, LTE, Cat-M. Experienced with ARM Cortex M3/M4, MSP430, FreeRTOS.
A

Firmware Engineer

Artesyn Embedded TechnologiesJan 2012 - Jan 2015 • 3 yrs 1 moDesign optimized firmware for power supplies for computer servers. Experience with DSP, power supply topologies, PMBUS.

Education

U

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering2009 - 2011
U

University of Minnesota

Minor, Mathematics2009 - 2011
C

Century College

Associate’s Degree, Pre-Engineering2007 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Senior Software Engineer
Devout Catholic convert | Senior Software Developer | Embedded Systems Expert Highly motivated senior-level software developer with 14+ years of experience and an electrical engineering background. Extensive expertise in embedded software development, working with 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers, single and multi-processor systems, and a variety of architectures, including bare metal, super loops, FreeRTOS, and event-driven frameworks. Proficient in C, C++, Python, and Go, with a strong preference for Vim as a development tool. Industry experience spans power conversion solutions, IoT, telematics, and medical devices, delivering high-performance, reliable software solutions. Passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of software and hardware. Always eager to optimize systems, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Kenton are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kenton Pagel

Backend Engineer
Somerset, WI, US
C++
C Programming Language
Go
SQL
Embedded Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

NA

I wanted to clarify that while I don’t maintain personal or open-source projects, I have extensive hands-on experience from my professional work in embedded systems. My focus outside work is on family and personal commitments, so I dedicate my coding time to high-impact work projects. I’m confident that my experience designing, building, and maintaining firmware and embedded software equips me to contribute effectively to any contract role.

Work History

P

Software Developer (Vehicle)

Platform ScienceMar 2021 - Sep 2025 • 4 yrs 7 mosDevelop solutions in an IoT ecosystem designed to unlock the value of disconnected data streams throughout the transportation and logistics industry.
B

Consultant Software Engineer

Blue Sages, IncAug 2018 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 8 mosFirmware development and verification for implantable medical device that treats obstructive sleep apnea. Software development for embedded systems in medical devices. Write firmware, develop tests based on requirements. Technical skills gained include: C, Python, IAR Embedded Workbench, PyCharm, ARM Cortex M Processors from ST Micro (STM32F4 family) and NXP (LPC55S6x family), Codebeamer, Git, Github, FreeRTOS, real time signal processing and hardware, proprietary protocols, Bluetooth, wireless charging using PWM. Soft skills include: documentation, communication with all levels of the organization, excellent time management while working on concurrent projects, FDA design controls.
X

Embedded Software Engineer

Xirgo Technologies, LLCJan 2015 - Aug 2018 • 3 yrs 8 mosAdd functionality for a wide range of applications including automotive, mobile monitoring/control, fleet management, and container/trailer tracking. We utilize technologies such as OBDII, GPS, accelerometers, optical sensors, 1-wire bus sensors, cameras and cellular including 3G, LTE, Cat-M. Experienced with ARM Cortex M3/M4, MSP430, FreeRTOS.
A

Firmware Engineer

Artesyn Embedded TechnologiesJan 2012 - Jan 2015 • 3 yrs 1 moDesign optimized firmware for power supplies for computer servers. Experience with DSP, power supply topologies, PMBUS.

Education

U

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering2009 - 2011
U

University of Minnesota

Minor, Mathematics2009 - 2011
C

Century College

Associate’s Degree, Pre-Engineering2007 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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