I am a dedicated fellow with experience in electronics in circuit design, PCB design, embedded systems and drone hardware development. My expertise extends to various design tools such as KICAD, dipTrace and EASYEDA,. I have successfully executed more than 50 embedded systems related projects, demonstrating my proficiency in multilayer PCB design, microcontroller interfacing, wireless products, and drone flight controller development, drone consultation and hardware development. As a committed and innovative individual, I thrive on delivering cutting-edge solutions in both hardware and software.
Key Strengths:
Electronics Circuit Design: Proficient in industry-standard design tools, including dipTrace, KICAD, EASYEDA
PCB Design: Special mastery in ARDUINO, ESP32, RaspberryPi and drone hardware development. Extensive experience in multilayer PCB design (up to 6 layers), impedance control, length matching, and through-hole vias.
Microcontroller Interfacing: Skilled in interfacing with various microcontrollers such as STM32, Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi.
Wireless Products: Expertise in designing battery-operated, low-power, and cost-effective wireless products.
Drone Technology: Specialization in building and programming drones, including fixed-wing, multi-rotor, and VTOLs. Proven track record in delivering tailored solutions for diverse industry needs. Can work with QGround Control, Ardupilot and custom softwares.
Design Optimization: Capable of optimizing product designs by at least 15% for enhanced efficiency.
Quality Assurance: Rigorous design verification through checklists, ensuring robust, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
Project Management: Experienced in PCB prototyping, contract manufacturing, and design review processes.
Successfully executed over 50 electronics circuit design and PCB projects.
Specialized in drone assembly and development, contributing to the creation of diverse drone solutions for both Fixed-wings and multirotor.
Built hardware projects using microcontrollers for academic and research-based applications.
Recognized for design optimization skills, achieving a minimum of 15% improvement in product efficiency.
With a profound passion for innovation, I am committed to creating unparalleled drone experiences and robust embedded systems solutions. My goal is to continue pushing the boundaries of technological advancements and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions for larger organizations.
Aliyu N.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Lagos, Nigeria
$15/hr$15 per hour5.0 (11) 24 jobs $8K+ total earnings
๐น Welcome to My Profile! ๐น
Are you seeking a seasoned Embedded Systems Engineer with a track record of successfully bringing startup projects to production? Look no further! With over six years of hands-on experience in the field, I specialize in turning innovative ideas into fully functional embedded solutions. My expertise spans across a wide range of industries, including IoT, automotive, consumer electronics, and more.
๐ ๏ธ What I Offer:
โ Embedded Systems Development: From concept to deployment, I excel in designing and implementing embedded systems tailored to your specific requirements. Whether it's firmware development, hardware integration, or system optimization, I ensure top-notch performance and reliability.
โ IoT Solutions: Harnessing the power of interconnected devices, I create robust IoT solutions that enable seamless communication and data exchange. From sensor integration to cloud connectivity, I deliver end-to-end solutions that drive business innovation.
โ Startup Project Expertise: Having spearheaded numerous startup projects, I understand the unique challenges and tight deadlines associated with bringing a product to market. My proven ability to navigate these obstacles ensures timely delivery without compromising quality.
โ Prototyping and Testing: With a keen eye for detail, I meticulously prototype and test embedded systems to validate functionality and performance. Through rigorous testing methodologies, I identify and address any potential issues before they impact your project.
Why you should hire me?
โ๏ธ High-Quality Work
โ๏ธ Cost-Efficient Services
โ๏ธCollaborative, motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to achieving goals
โ๏ธ Long-term working relationship
Expertise
- Embedded systems
- Hardware Design
- Firmware development
- Research and development
Programming languages and concepts
- C/C++ programming
- Python programming language
- JavaScript
Hardware platforms
- ESP32/ESP8266
- STM32F4
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- NVIDIA Jetson nano
- nRF52
Softwares and tools
- KiCad
- EasyEDA
- Altium Designer
- Arduino IDE
- PlatformIO
- Eclipse
- STM32CubeIDE
- TinkerCad
- Espressif IDF
- nRF Connect SDK
Other Skills
- UART
- I2C
- SPI
- MQTT
- HTTP
- I2S
- FreeRtos
- BLE
- TFT Displays
- TinyML
- Automation
I ensure cost-effective designs that works as you want, every time.
Clifford O.
Embedded systems engineer
Lagos, Nigeria
$20/hr$20 per hour4.6 (8) 17 jobs $6K+ total earnings
Iโm proficient in the following:
โข Design, development, deployment and maintenance of medium to large scale IoT and Cloud solutions
โข Developing reliable software with standard software development models and practices such as
coding to standard, requirement elicitation, waterfall, agile, UML and testing
*** SKILLS ***
My engineering skills include the following:
1. FIRMWARE DESIGN
โข Programming: C/C++, python, java
โข Hardware description language: VHDL, Verilog
โข Embedded Linux, OS and kernel programming:
RTOS design and implementation
โข Multi-platform software design: ARM, AVR,
Artix-7 FPGA family, Zynq 7000 FPGA boards.
โข M2M Protocol design and implementation:
Lonworks, Ifsf, NDEF (rfid/nfc)
โข Communication interfaces: RS232, RS485,
RS422, SPI, I2C, CAN, JTAG, UART, Current loop,
Classic Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, RFID
โข Tools: eclipse, visual studio, matlab, labview, QT
for C++ and python, Xilinx vivado and vitis,
Modelsim
โข Legacy code and extensive low level
programming experience: neuron c, kick c
2. HARDWARE DESIGN
โข Tools: Eagle CAD, Proteus
โข Digital and Analogue circuit design
โข PCB fabrication
โข Testing and troubleshooting: logic analyzer,
oscilloscope
3. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
โข Software development
framework/methodology: Waterfall and
Agile
โข UML: papyrus (eclipse), draw.io
(diagrams.net), Yakindu state chart tool
โข Version control tool: GIT
โข Advance Data structure, algorithms, Design
pattern and state machines
โข Blockchain and cryptography
โข Web and Mobile app development: html,
CSS, JavaScript, Java, C#, Android studio
โข Project and task management tool: Trello
*** EDUCATION ***
PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS, COURSERA
โข Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
โข Embedded software and hardware architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
โข Introduction to Embedded machine learning: Edge Impulse
PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS, EDX
โข Embedded Systems โ Shape the World: Multi-Threaded Interfaces
โข Embedded Systems โ Shape the World: Microcontroller Input/Output
*** PROJECTS ***
1. AGV โ AUTONOMOUS GROUND MOVING VEHICLE
โข A remotely controlled autonomous ground
moving vehicle
โข Controlled with an android app via two optional
wireless communication mediums, Bluetooth
and WIFI
โข Driven by two stepper motors for precise
movement and torque
2. UMV โ UNMANNED MARINE/UNDERWATER
VEHICLE
โข Was part of a research team that worked on an
autonomous and intelligent marine vehicle for
capturing marine and oceanographic variables
offshore.
โข I was responsible for the CAD model and
simulation of vehicle in the ocean
3. FUEL TANK MONITORING SYSTEM
โข Primarily monitors the products in fuel tanks
and reports to a cloud server
โข With grid and generator power alert feature
and usage statistics
โข Integrated HMI for retrieving inventory reports locally
โข With Efficient power management system
4. V ARM โ VOICE CONTROLLED, 4 DOF ROBOTIC
ARM
โข A four degrees of freedom robotic arm that
receives command via a sound module and
carries out actions based on the userโs pre-
programmed commands
5. IoT POWERED, FUEL STATION AUTOMATION
CONTROLLER
โข Communicates with fuel dispensers via
proprietary and closed M2M protocols
โข Advance cryptography algorithm for secure
data storage and transmission
6. FUEL DISPENSER SIMULATOR AND
CONFIGURATION TOOLS
โข A desktop software that simulates the
behavior of fuel dispensers
โข Communicates with controllers via
proprietary communication protocols
I design, review, and bring up PCBs and embedded hardware for ESP32/STM32, IoT, and automotive devices, from schematic design and PCB layout to tested prototypes and production-ready manufacturing files.
Hi, my name is Oluwatunmise, an Embedded Hardware Engineer, PCB Design Engineer, and Firmware Developer focused on schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, ESP32/STM32 firmware, IoT hardware, prototype bring-up and testing, sensor integration, automotive diagnostics, and low-power connected devices. My work sits where circuit design, firmware, communication protocols, cloud telemetry, and real-world testing meet.
I help clients move from concepts, unstable prototypes, and unfinished designs to reliable, manufacturable boards. That can mean owning a design end to end: component selection, schematic, 2-layer or 4-layer PCB layout, JLCPCB prototype orders, and hands-on bring-up and validation. It can mean reviewing an existing schematic, legacy design, or AI-generated circuit, verifying footprints and pinouts against datasheets, and flagging issues before layout. Or it can mean debugging GPIO and pin mappings, stabilizing sensor logic, fixing Wi-Fi, BLE, MQTT, HTTP/REST, and JSON telemetry issues, and troubleshooting brownouts, boot loops, and resets on real hardware.
I've supported IoT, consumer electronics, robotics, industrial automation, and automotive development from prototype to validation, including diagnostic systems communicating with ECUs across CAN, CAN-FD, RS-485, and OBD-II, working with live data, DTCs, proprietary PIDs, and BCM/ECM/TCM modules.
WHAT I CAN HELP YOU BUILD
PCB Design, Layout, Bring-Up & Manufacturing
Schematic capture, schematic review, and multilayer PCB layout in KiCad, Altium Designer, EasyEDA, Eagle, and OrCAD/PADS. Stackup definition, controlled-impedance and differential-pair routing, high-speed signal integrity, mixed-signal grounding, RF module placement with antenna keep-out, and EMI/EMC pre-compliance. Clean DRC/ERC, DFM, and SMT assembly optimization. I deliver Gerbers, drill files, BOM with MPN and LCSC/DigiKey part numbers plus alternates, pick-and-place/CPL, assembly drawings, STEP/3D models, PDF schematics, and editable source files ready for JLCPCB, PCBWay, or Shenzhen PCBA. I can also order the prototypes, test them on the bench, and document the results.
ESP32 / STM32 Firmware & Connected Devices
ESP32 (C3/S3/P4, WROOM/WROVER), STM32, nRF/Nordic BLE, Arduino. Bare-metal and RTOS firmware in Embedded C/C++ with ESP-IDF, DMA, interrupt-driven UART, BLE 5.0+, Wi-Fi, RFID/NFC, 4G LTE (SIM7600), GPS/GNSS (u-blox), MQTT, HTTP/REST, JSON telemetry, OTA updates, and device-to-cloud communication.
Power, Battery & BMS Design
Power supply design for battery-powered, low-power devices: LDO and DC-DC/buck converters, voltage regulation, power distribution, and circuit protection (ESD, TVS, reverse-polarity). Battery life optimization, BMS, LiPo/lithium-ion/18650 charging, USB-C charging, and thermal review for compact, space-constrained boards.
Sensor Integration & Hardware Interfaces
mmWave/radar presence sensors (LD2410/LD2412, 24GHz), time-of-flight/ultrasonic, environmental sensors, IMUs, cameras/CSI, OLED/TFT touch displays, relays, RGB LEDs, MOSFET/PWM drive, motors/BLDC, and actuators via UART, SPI, IยฒC, ADC, PWM, GPIO, CAN, CAN-FD, RS-485.
Automotive & Vehicle Diagnostics
OBD-II readers, CAN/CAN-FD sniffers and loggers, ECU communication tools, DTC workflows, telematics, and automotive embedded systems with proper termination and ESD protection.
Raspberry Pi & Edge Integration
Raspberry Pi setup, HAT and carrier board hardware, GPIO control, sensor automation, camera workflows, Python scripts, and data capture for IoT and industrial automation.
TECH STACK
Platforms: ESP32 (C3/S3/P4), STM32, nRF/Nordic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi
Languages: Embedded C/C++, Python
Protocols: UART, SPI, IยฒC, CAN, CAN-FD, RS-485, OBD-II, BLE, Wi-Fi, RFID/NFC, MQTT, HTTP/REST, OTA
PCB Tools: KiCad, Altium Designer, EasyEDA, Eagle, OrCAD/PADS, Proteus
Manufacturing: JLCPCB, PCBWay, LCSC/DigiKey, DFM, Gerbers, drill files, BOM, CPL, STEP
Power: DC-DC/buck, LDO, BMS, LiPo, USB-C, circuit protection
Dev Tools: VS Code, Git, STM32CubeIDE, PlatformIO, Arduino IDE
WHY WORK WITH ME
I own the full embedded system: schematic, layout, firmware, and bring-up.
I build and test real boards on the bench, not just CAD files.
I read datasheets carefully, catch design issues early, and push back when something looks wrong.
I choose cost-effective, sourceable components with active lifecycle status and second sources.
I communicate clearly in English, work well with milestones and design reviews, and hit the dates I commit to.
If your project needs PCB design and layout, schematic review, ESP32/STM32 firmware, IoT hardware, prototype bring-up, battery-powered devices, CAN/OBD-II/RS-485, or production-ready manufacturing files.
Click "Invite to Job" or send me a message.
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