Blowfish

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+title: "Hi, I'm Ash Marlow"
+description: "Software Engineer specializing in hardware, security, and automation."
+type: "background"
+---
+
+I am a **Software Engineer** specializing in the intersection of hardware, security, and automation. My career has evolved from architecting firmware for IoT appliances at Panasonic to securing high-stakes MoD systems with Tanium at Pointwire. Currently, I’m at Nextbase, where I test firmware and cloud systems by building automation frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.
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+When I’m not writing scripts or managing my Proxmox server, you’ll usually find me tinkering with my **HomeLab** setup, playing the piano, or heading out on a day trip with my dog.
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+### Tech Stack & Arsenal
+
+{{< icon "github" >}}
+{{< icon "docker" >}}
+{{< badge icon="raspberrypi" >}}Raspberry Pi HIL{{< /badge >}}
+{{< badge icon="cpu" >}}STM32 / ESP32{{< /badge >}} 
+{{< badge icon="tanium" >}}Tanium Cloud{{< /badge >}}

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+title: "Curriculum Vitae"
+description: "My professional experience and education."
+layout: "simple"
+---
+
+## Professional Experience
+
+{{< timeline >}}
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+{{< timelineItem icon="briefcase" header="Nextbase" badge="June 2025 - Present" subheader="Software QA Specialist" >}}
+Currently driving software quality by bridging the gap between firmware development and automated validation.
+* **Automated Testing:** Developed Raspberry Pi-based automation scripts to replace manual verification of dashcam hardware.
+* **Stability Lead:** Specialized in long-duration stability and stress testing.
+* **OTA Specialist:** Engineered test cases for Over-The-Air firmware updates.
+{{< /timelineItem >}}
+
+{{< timelineItem icon="shield" header="Pointwire" badge="June 2024 - June 2025" subheader="Technical Consultant" >}}
+Specialized in enterprise endpoint security and infrastructure management.
+* **Tanium SME:** Certified Operator, Administrator, and Cloud Specialist.
+* **Government & Defence:** Maintained SC Clearance to deliver secure deployments on MoD systems.
+* **Virtualization:** Engineered a Proxmox-based lab environment to simulate customer networks.
+{{< /timelineItem >}}
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+{{< timelineItem icon="code" header="Panasonic" badge="April 2023 - June 2024" subheader="Embedded Software Engineer" >}}
+Developed firmware for high-end, IoT-enabled smart home appliances.
+* **Model-Based Development:** Leveraged Simulink & Embedded Coder for STM32 microcontrollers.
+* **Test Automation:** Developed a Python-based automation framework.
+{{< /timelineItem >}}
+
+{{< /timeline >}}
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+---
+
+## Education & Credentials
+
+* **ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation)** - *2026*
+* **Tanium Certified Cloud Deployment Specialist** - *2024*
+* **BSc Physics** - University of Bristol *(2018 - 2022)*

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 date: '2026-03-13T22:44:48Z'
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 title: Retro Handhelds
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+image: /blog/retro-handhelds/featured.gif
 summary: "Retro handheld collection"
 tags: ["Games"]
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