§00 · About

Engineer working at the intersection of industrial systems and AI.

For more than 14 years, design of measurement and validation systems for wireless, semiconductor, and connected-vehicle industries — turning complex hardware-software workflows into something teams can actually use and scale.

Today the focus is on applying AI agents, on-premise LLMs, and retrieval systems to engineering problems that have historically required niche expertise and long ramp-up times.

Exp
14yrs
Patents
2+ 1 pending
Location
Bay Area
Mode
Remote · on-site
FIG. 00 · Practitioner
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Maxim Pletner — portrait
MAXIM PLETNER
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§01 · Experience

14+ years in test, measurement, and solutions engineering.

Senior solutions engineer focused on wireless and cellular measurement systems, automation software, and turnkey solution delivery. Led multi-million-dollar engagements integrating measurement equipment with new testing methodologies across semiconductor and electronics customers.

Evangelist for measurement automation at global events — 100+ training sessions, technical seminars, and symposia at IEEE, O-RAN Alliance, and DesignCon. Author of internal blogs and newsletters reaching 3,000+ engineers and field sellers.

Career path

Nov 2025 — present · Santa Clara, CA
Senior Wireless Solutions Engineer
Lead the technical side of customer engagements across 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, and emerging wireless technologies — discovery, architecture of test solutions, benchmark setups, proof-of-concepts, and competitive positioning.
Jun 2022 — Nov 2025 · Santa Clara, CA
Software Application Engineer
Productized AI-assisted test automation for wireless chipset and semiconductor customers — launched as a SaaS offering integrating call boxes, scripting engines, and post-analysis tools into closed-loop validation workflows. Built a 5G UE performance sandbox spanning Layer 1–7 KPI control. Authored application notes and patent-bound inventions; delivered technical demos and training to 3,000+ engineers.
Sep 2019 — Jun 2022 · Moscow, Russia
Wireless Solutions Engineer
Delivered the first commercial O-RAN test system in the CIS region. Designed 5G NR field-testing solutions, established Russia's first 5G UE test lab, and engineered automated test beds for cellular and Wi-Fi modems.
Aug 2013 — Sep 2019 · Moscow, Russia
Field Application Engineer
Merged signal analyzers, generators, and channel emulators for realistic field-testing reproduction in the lab. Coordinated cross-regional projects across Russia, the UK, and Spain — exceeded sales quota by 125% and earned Top Producers Club recognition.
§02 · Practice areas

Domains covered on consulting engagements.

Areas in regular rotation, in some combination, depending on the brief:

AI agents & LLMs RAG architectures On-premise LLM deployment Vector databases Tacit knowledge capture Industrial automation Measurement system design Test orchestration RF / mm-wave Python MATLAB C# Technical training & enablement
§03 · Patents & publications

Selected public record.

All items below are public record. Additional invention disclosures covering AI-driven test workflows, network emulation, and measurement orchestration are in progress.

  • System for Testing User Equipment
    Centralized workflow for 5G device testing that unifies network emulation, AI-driven UI emulation, hardware control, and data analytics — letting testers run realistic use cases and instantly identify root causes of network performance issues.
    US 12560644 B2
    Feb 24, 2026
  • System and Method for Planning and Executing Test of Electronic Device
    Pending US application — system and method covering the planning and execution of automated tests for electronic devices.
    US 2025/0307095 A1
    Filed; not yet granted
  • Software Control of Amplifiers Degradation due to Radiation Effects
    Closed-loop software system for radiation testing of RF and analog amplifiers — orchestrates stimulus and data acquisition, performs on-the-fly parameter estimation and trend analysis, and adjusts control settings autonomously.
    RU 2013615334
    Jun 5, 2013
§04 · Get in touch

Open to consulting conversations.

Best fit: short, focused engagements.

Pilots, architecture reviews, proof-of-concept builds. Reach out by email or LinkedIn.