Shariq Arif

Wireless software engineer with 10 years of experience in C/C++ development of real-time Layer 2 (MAC)

software for 4G and 5G DU systems. Skilled in multi-core optimization, inter-task communication, and real-

time scheduling on Linux and ARM-based embedded and bare-metal platforms.

5+ years of Leadership experience in feature development, design discussions and implementation of 5G MAC Layer features for multiple Clients.

 Real-time telecom Layer 2 experience across RLC, MAC and High-PHY layers, especially MAC

Scheduler (DL/UL control and data path).

 Experienced in debugging and optimizing high-performance multi-threaded software on Linux x86 and ARM based processors.

 Proficient in C/C++ programming, inter-task communication (TAPA/SSI), and socket-based message handling.

 Expertise in cache coherence, NUMA architecture, custom memory allocator design, and low-

level embedded software optimization.

 Worked on message processing, task scheduling, and inter-process communication.

 Exposure to performance tuning and system profiling.

Bachelor Of Technology - Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Orissa, INDIA (GPA - 7.9/10)