Projects Archives - Raúl Bartolomé

Ready CQuence Loop: Accelerating Software Development for the Software-Defined Vehicle

Post category:Automotive Firmware Projects Software Development
Post published:2024-03-05

In 2022–2023, Raúl Bartolomé directed Harman’s Ready CQuence Loop, a cloud-based development platform for Software-Defined Vehicles. By combining virtualization, containerization, and real-device testing, the toolchain revolutionized how automakers like Audi, Ferrari, and Volkswagen’s CARIAD create and validate software. Raúl’s leadership positioned the product as a cornerstone of Harman’s vision for faster, smarter, and more reliable automotive innovation.

Premium Loudspeakers: Engineering Sound for the World’s Finest Cars

Post category:Automotive Electrical Electronic Hardware Engineering Projects
Post published:2021-12-19

From 2021 to 2022, Raúl Bartolomé directed Harman’s European engineering group for amplifiers and speakers, delivering premium loudspeaker systems for brands such as BMW, Audi, Daimler, Volvo, Volkswagen, and Aston Martin. His leadership combined acoustics, mechanics, and electronics expertise to create iconic sound experiences under Harman/Kardon, JBL, Infinity, Bowers & Wilkins, and Bang & Olufsen — reinforcing Harman’s position as the global leader in automotive audio.

Professional Website with Portfolio, eCommerce and Blog

Post category:Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2020-04-17

Between 2019 and 2020, Raúl Bartolomé designed and developed his professional website raulbartolome.com. Built on WordPress and hosted on AWS Lightsail, the site integrates a portfolio of projects, academic downloads through WooCommerce, and a blog for articles on engineering, management, and finance. With a clean, responsive design and optimized performance, the website serves as Raúl’s professional showcase and digital hub for research, communication, and branding.

Acquisition of Quantitative Finance Data: R Shiny & WordPress Integration

Post category:Finance Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2020-04-10

In 2020, Raúl Bartolomé developed a prototype for financial data acquisition and visualization, combining the R Shiny framework with WordPress integration. The project demonstrated how researchers can interactively explore financial time series through a web interface, bridging data science and finance. Although the live app was later replaced by a static example, the project remains a valuable teaching tool in Raúl’s research on quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.

Analog and Digital Audio Amplifiers and Multimedia Products

Post category:Automotive Electrical Electronic Hardware Engineering Projects
Post published:2020-01-01

From 2017 to 2020, Raúl Bartolomé led Harman’s European hardware engineering department, delivering advanced audio amplifiers and multimedia systems for brands such as BMW, Audi, Daimler, Volvo, Volkswagen, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. His leadership guided the development of multi-channel DSP amplifiers, Class D/AB output stages, tuners, and communication buses, enabling flagship systems like the BMW Bowers & Wilkins Diamond, Mercedes-Benz Harman Kardon, and Audi Bang & Olufsen sound systems.

Brilliance Automotive Huasong 7 — A Complete E/E Vehicle Development

Post category:Automotive Electrical Electronic Hardware Engineering Projects
Post published:2015-08-01

From 2013 to 2015, Raúl Bartolomé served as Resident Project Manager for Electrical/Electronic systems in Shenyang, China, during Magna Steyr’s complete vehicle development of the Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV. He coordinated between Magna Steyr Austria, Brilliance Automotive, and BMW, overseeing supplier integration, testing, and troubleshooting. The Huasong 7, launched in 2014 with BMW’s N20 turbo engine, became the first BMW-powered MPV in China and a milestone in Brilliance’s expansion into the premium segment.

CISIUM, Inc. — Electrical, Electronic, and Software Development Services

Post category:Business Electrical Electronic Firmware Hardware Engineering Mobile Applications PC Applications Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2015-06-01

From 2008 to 2015, Raúl Bartolomé co-founded and led CISIUM, Inc., an engineering services company based in the Philippines. The firm delivered electrical, electronic, software, and automation solutions to clients in automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. Raúl combined executive leadership with hands-on engineering, helping customers like Lear, Böning, and Surface Technology International gain multinational-level competitiveness through high-quality, cost-efficient development services.

Electronic Cigarette MiD One with PC Application and Website Portal

Post category:Business Electronic Firmware Hardware Engineering PC Applications Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2013-01-01

Between 2012 and 2013, Raúl Bartolomé co-owned Janty, Ltd. and led the development of the MiD One — the first electronic cigarette to introduce programmable vaping profiles. The project combined hardware, firmware, a PC application, and a web portal into a patented ecosystem that gave users full control over voltage, power, and customization. As inventor and chief engineer, Raúl guided the complete system design, making the MiD One Janty’s flagship product and a landmark innovation later copied across the industry.

Smart Bag, a Prototype Controlled with an Android Application

Post category:Electronic Firmware Hardware Engineering Mobile Applications Projects Software Development
Post published:2012-02-01

In 2012, Raúl Bartolomé and CISIUM, Inc. created the “Smart Bag,” a prototype that combined fashion with electronics and smartphone control. Using a custom module with RGB LEDs, Bluetooth, sensors, and an NXP microcontroller, the bag was controlled through a native Android app developed in Java. The proof of concept enabled features such as color control, theft alarms, and message notifications, anticipating the rise of wearable and connected fashion technology.

Home Automation System with Wi-Fi Nodes and Wi-Fi Cameras Controlled by Website

Post category:Electronic Firmware Hardware Engineering Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2012-01-02

In 2012, Raúl Bartolomé and CISIUM, Inc. developed a Wi-Fi-based home automation prototype that connected nodes, cameras, and controls through a web interface. Unlike ZigBee or proprietary solutions, the system leveraged standard Wi-Fi infrastructure, making it simple, affordable, and compatible with smartphones and tablets. As chief engineer, Raúl led the design of FlyPort-based nodes, firmware, and web integration, pioneering an early open-source smart home concept.

Mental Coaching Services Website

Post category:Projects Software Development Websites
Post published:2012-01-01

In 2012, Raúl Bartolomé and CISIUM, Inc. developed a website for online health coaching focused on alternative medicine, nutrition, relaxation, and mental training. The platform combined a light design with structured content, a blog, media center, social sharing tools, and an appointment calendar. As engineering manager and senior software developer, Raúl guided both design and implementation, creating a user-friendly and interactive wellness site.

PCBA for Lens Polishing Machine Haruchika HP-043

Post category:Electronic Firmware Hardware Engineering Projects Software Development
Post published:2011-01-01

In 2011, Raúl Bartolomé and CISIUM, Inc. developed a modern replacement control board for the Haruchika HP-043 lens polishing machine, an obsolete industrial system no longer supported by its manufacturer. Designed around a Xilinx CoolRunner-II CPLD, the new PCBA replicated the original functionality while adding reprogrammability, robust noise-immune inputs, and upgraded power transistors. As project manager and chief engineer, Raúl led the architecture, VHDL design, and hardware implementation, extending the service life of critical industrial equipment.