Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

Dr. Sam Siewert is an Associate Professor Adjunct at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he specializes in embedded systems and real-time computing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. With over 24 years of experience in the computer engineering industry, Dr. Siewert has contributed to NASA space exploration programs, including the Spitzer Space Telescope and various deep space initiatives. His commercial work has encompassed I/O chip firmware architecture and scalable systems design for high-performance computing.At CU Boulder, Dr. Siewert teaches several courses focused on real-time embedded systems, including Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices and Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design. His research interests include autonomous systems, sensor fusion, and machine vision, and he has published numerous papers on these topics. Additionally, he has held faculty positions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and California State University, Chico, where he continues to influence the field of embedded systems through education and research. Dr. Siewert's extensive background in both academia and industry enables him to provide students with valuable insights into the practical applications of embedded systems technology.