Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

Daniel Walkes is a Scholar of Engineering Practice and Lecturer in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he has been teaching since spring 2019. He specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) embedded firmware, particularly through his course, ECEN 5823. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from CU Boulder, Walkes brings a wealth of practical experience to his teaching, having worked in the industry for several years before transitioning to academia.Before joining CU Boulder, Walkes held positions at ProStor Systems, where he developed firmware for embedded computer storage devices, and has since worked as an embedded software developer and freelance consultant on various IoT projects. His professional background includes leading international teams and presenting at meetups on IoT and embedded software design. He is committed to enhancing the Embedded Systems Engineering program at CU Boulder, focusing on expanding online course offerings while providing students with real-world applications of their studies. Through his courses on Linux Embedded Systems and other related topics, Daniel Walkes aims to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of embedded systems and IoT technology.