Mark Meyer: Podcast Content with Amish Munshi

In this episode, Amish chats with embedded systems expert Mark Meyer, whose journey through decades of firmware engineering is packed with valuable insights for anyone in or entering the tech industry. From his early days working with PDP-11 mini computers the size of phone booths, to today’s microcontrollers and System-on-Chips (SoC), Mark reflects on how tools, technology, and even job design have evolved—but also how the fundamentals have remained surprisingly steady. Mark shares wisdom on: Why your first job can shape your entire career How embedded systems haven't really changed at their core The three layers of embedded software architecture The future of hardware/software interaction in fields like robotics and quantum computing How design—not just code—is what really matters in embedded engineering If you're curious about how hardware and software intertwine, or want a grounded take on career longevity in tech, this is the episode for you.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a successful information technology professional, business owner, or entrepreneur with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://mainstreetmindspodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you..