Name: Rune Bekkevold
| Employer | Position/Responsibilities | From-To |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic Semiconductor | Principal R&D Engineer | 2016-Present |
| Ferrx AS | Senior Development Engineer | 2010-2016 |
| Fenrits AS | Senior Engineer HW / Test Systems | 2008-2010 |
| Norbit AS | Project Engineer / Test Automation | 2005-2008 |
| Norsk Lotteridrift AS | Traveling Service Technician for Slot Machines | 1999-2000 |
| U.N.D Automater AS | Service Electronics, Slot Machines | 1996-1997 |
| Norwegian Armed Forces | Service/Installation of Various Electronics | 1994-1995 |
| Institution | Degree/Field | From-To |
|---|---|---|
| NTNU | MSc. Electronics | 2003-2005 |
| - Specialization: | Radio Systems (Signal Processing and Communication) | |
| - Autumn Project: | Study of efficiency techniques for RF power amplifiers using active load tuning. Study of possibilities for using transmission-line transformers in lossless feedback networks for high-power broadband amplifiers. | |
| HIST | BSc. in Telecommunications / Electronics | 2000-2003 |
| - Final Project: | Development of a portable monitor for AIS signals: consisting of a VHF radio with microcontroller and PC application for data presentation. | |
| Gjøvik Technical College | Data and Electronics | 1997-1999 |
| Leira High School | Audio/Video with Certificate as Radio / TV Repair Technician | 1991-1994 |
- Test Automation
- Electronics HW Development
- Product Development
- FW Development on Embedded Linux Systems
- Electronics RF / Microwave Production Test Systems
- Programming: Python, LabVIEW, MySQL, Shell script (Linux), C, C++
- CAD and Simulation: KiCad, LTspice, TINA, Trimble SketchUp, among others
- Norwegian: Native
- English: Fluent in spoken and written language
Employer: Ferrx AS
Role: Electronics Hardware and Software Developer
The system consists of a control unit connected to one or more measurement probes over a proprietary serial data bus (25Mbs LVDS). Each measurement probe comprises 28 differential sensor inputs, ADC, and a 4-channel current excitation circuit. My tasks included developing and producing electronics, VHDL coding on FPGA and CPLD, as well as application and driver software on Linux, C, and shell scripts, and designing the internal mechanical solutions for the measurement probe.
Employer: Ferrx AS
Role: Electronics, Hardware, and Software Developer
The system comprises fixed sensors like those mentioned above and a portable measurement instrument that moves from sensor to sensor to measure and collect data. After measurements, the instrument connects to a PC application that collects, analyzes, and catalogs data from the sensors. I developed the encapsulation mechanics, electronics, embedded software, and low-level PC application software for signal processing, data collection, and storage, and contributed to the development of the PC application's user interface.
Employer: Fenrits AS
Role: Internal Project Manager and Developer
The system consists of two test stations. In Station 1, the tags are tested in a manually operated jig while still in PCB panels of 3*3. My contribution was the system development and realization of all hardware and software (LabVIEW) for the station and writing service and user manuals. Station 2 is built around a conveyor where finished tags in plastic housings are tested and personalized via radio with a unique ID and barcode printing. My contribution was system development and realization of control and test software (Python), and writing service and user manuals.
- Development of various test boards for testing Nordic Semiconductor’s products.
- Writing design documentation, production documentation, and test procedures.
- Qualification testing, antenna development, and production follow-up for toll road tags.
- SW development on embedded Linux systems, ARM processors, Ferrx
- Soldering and quality control of circuit boards from subcontractors, Ferrx, Norbit
- Development of production test systems for various products, Norbit
- Development of high-pressure tolerant electronics with soft encapsulation for subsea applications, Ferrx
- Development of soldering methods for steel using induction, Ferrx
- 3D CAD drawing for 3D printing of plastic parts, prototypes, and small series, Ferrx
- Family and house projects, small game hunting, hare hound
- Various projects with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Homeassistant, etc.