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Model-Based Development with Max Kolesnikov

The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast · 21 Nov 2023 · 52m

What this episode covers

Max Kolesnikov, founder and CEO of MKS Technology, explains model-based software development using tools like MathWorks Simulink and Stateflow, particularly for complex control algorithms and state machines. He discusses integrating these visual models into modern DevOps workflows, including version control, continuous integration, and automated testing via Simulink Test. Kolesnikov highlights how this approach improves communication between software engineers and domain experts (like calibration engineers) and facilitates collaboration across organizational boundaries in the automotive industry.

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Companies
MKS Technology, MathWorks, NXP, Harley Davidson, Polaris
Tools
Simulink, Stateflow, QP/QM

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