Open Source at Embedded World: Industry Experts Weigh In

Key Insights & Timestamps:

• [00:00]: Podcast begins
• [01:11]: Kate Stewart talks Embedded Linux & the Zephyr project
• [15:50]: Adapting safety & security in open source components
• [20:52]: Frederic Desbiens builds relationships in the open source community
• [33:50]: Creating a level playing field for Eclipse Foundation members of all sizes
• [40:30]: Gulroz Singh creates safe & secure devices at NXP
• [49:00]: Self-driving cars, automotive safety, & startups in the EV space

Key Takeaways:

• The Linux Foundation is a non-profit that provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems. In Kate’s role as VP of Dependable Embedded Systems, she was able to choose her own job title due to her embedded system experience and chose to add “dependable” to emphasize the importance of reliable, secure and maintained programs and systems.
• The Eclipse Foundation is a nonprofit global community of individuals and organizations with a business-friendly environment for open source software collaboration and innovation. Frederic explains that the Eclipse Foundation’s unlikely members, such as Chevron and Mercedes, contribute immensely to the community by adding their commercial expertise and creating a level playing field for open source projects.
• NXP Semiconductors enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world in automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Gulroz explains that being an architect for an SoC (System on a Chip) is about making conscious and clear decisions regarding the performance needs or the safety requirements for a device from the initial concept of a device being developed.

Resources Mentioned:
Linux Foundation | www.linuxfoundation.org, Eclipse Foundation | www.eclipse.org,

NXP Semiconductors | www.nxp.com

Guest Spotlight:
Kate Stewart, Vice President of Dependable Embedded Systems at the Linux Foundation

Kate Stewart works with the safety, security, and license compliance communities to advance the adoption of best practices into embedded open-source projects. Kate was one of the founders of SPDX and is currently the specification coordinator. She is also the co-lead for the NTIA SBOM formats and tooling working group. Since joining The Linux Foundation, she has launched the ELISA and Zephyr Projects among others, as well as supporting other embedded projects. With over 30 years of experience in the software industry, she has held a variety of roles and worked as a developer in Canada, Australia, and the US and for the last 20 years has managed software development teams in the US, Canada, UK, India, and China.

Guest Spotlight:
Frederic Desbiens, Senior Manager of Embedded and IoT at the Eclipse Foundation

Frédéric Desbiens focuses on driving innovation by connecting devices and software through open-source solutions. His expertise spans IoT, cloud platforms, and social media, which he leverages to boost the engagement and adoption of EclipseIoT initiatives. As a passionate advocate of open source, Frédéric plays a pivotal role in expanding the foundation’s reach in Europe, which is home to one of the largest open-source organizations. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, including product manager, solutions architect, and developer, working for prominent companies such as Pivotal, Cisco, and Oracle. His diverse experience positions him as a leader in advancing IoT technologies.

Guest Spotlight:
Gulroz Singh, Senior SoC Functional Safety Architect at NXP Semiconductors

Gulroz Singh is an industry leader in automotive semiconductor safety and reliability engineering. He is a certified ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 professional and frequently speaks on topics like semiconductor RAS architecture and autonomous driving safety. Gulroz is also known as a published writer, speaker and LinkedIn influencer.