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Osogbo, Nigeria
Top 5% Talent on Upwork | Embedded & Hardware Engineer | 100% Job Success | 10+ Projects Delivered | 5+ Years of Experience Are you looking for an experienced Embedded Systems & Hardware Engineer who can transform your idea into a fully working smart device? You’re in the right place. I specialize in designing and developing complete IoT products — from schematic + PCB design, to firmware programming, to wireless communication integration, testing, debugging, and final prototype support. Whether you're building a: ✔ Smart Home Device ✔ Wearable Product ✔ Industrial Sensor Node ✔ BLE Tracker ✔ WiFi Enabled Controller ✔ Battery Powered Embedded System ✔ Custom Wireless PCB Product ◆ Core Expertise ▸ Embedded Systems & Electronics ✓ Microcontrollers: STM32, ESP32/ESP8266, nRF52 ✓ Ultra-Low Power Design: sub-µA standby, long-life battery systems ✓ PCB Design: multi-layer, high-density, signal integrity optimized ✓ Embedded Firmware: UART, SPI, I2C, real-time systems ✓ Wireless: BLE, WiFi, LoRa, MQTT ✓ Motor Control: PID, stepper/servo systems ▸ System Development ✓ Hardware + Firmware integration ✓ Debugging & production validation ✓ Power profiling & optimization ✓ OTA, bootloaders, custom protocols ◆ Tools & Technologies ▸ Firmware: C, C++, Python, FreeRTOS ▸ Hardware: KiCad, Altium, JTAG, Oscilloscope ▸ Communication: UART, SPI, I2C, RS485, Modbus ▸ IoT: BLE, WiFi, LoRa, MQTT ◆ Why Work With Me ✓ Ultra-low power specialist (battery-operated systems) ✓ Full-stack embedded (hardware + firmware) ✓ Production-ready design focus ✓ Clear communication & reliable delivery ✓ Post-project support I can help you engineer it professionally, efficiently, and production-ready. I can help connect your hardware seamlessly to mobile apps, gateways, or cloud platforms.
- PCB Design
- Multilayer PCB
- Electrical Design
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded System
- Firmware Programming
- Microcontroller Programming
- ESP32
- C
- C++
- Circuit Design
- Bluetooth LE
- WiFi
- FreeRTOS
Da Lat, Vietnam
I am a professional Embedded Engineer with over 10 years of experience in embedded systems design, covering both hardware and firmware/software development. I have also set up and led a full-service engineering team, delivering complete products from concept to production, including hardware design, embedded software, cloud integration, and, AI, mobile app development, product/industrial design. I specialize in wireless IoT devices, wearable/medical technology, and embedded firmware with a strong background in end-to-end product development and team leadership. What We Can Offer Firmware Development - Embedded software for IoT, wearables, medical, and consumer electronics - Driver development, RTOS integration, and low-power optimization - Connectivity stacks: BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, LoRa, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT - Secure OTA updates, device provisioning, and cloud integration Hardware Design - Custom PCB design with multiple layer and layout for high-reliability embedded systems - Power management & battery systems (BMS, energy optimization) - Prototyping, testing, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) Product & Industrial Design - Mechanical design, 3D modeling, and enclosure development - Ergonomics and usability design for consumer and medical devices - Design-for-production (DFP) and certification support (CE, FCC, FDA-ready) AI & Data Processing - Edge AI/ML model deployment (Edge Impulse, TensorFlow Lite) - Predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for IoT/IIoT - Cloud-based AI integration with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Mobile App & Cloud Integration - Cross-platform mobile apps (Android/iOS) - Secure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity with devices - Web portal/dashboard development for monitoring and analytics
- Electronic Design
- Hardware Design
- Firmware Programming
- Altium Designer
- Raspberry Pi
- STM32
- Arduino
- Embedded System
- nRF52
- Embedded C
- Microcontroller Programming
- Electronics
- Microchip
- ESP32
- Circuit Design
Islamabad, Pakistan
I’m Hamza a Biomedical Engineer with a passion for Embedded Systems, IoT, Electronics, and Robotics. I turn ideas into real, working prototypes and products. Whether it’s designing smart devices, building automation systems, or creating medical technology, I bring innovation to life. What I Do Best: Embedded Systems & IoT Experience with ESP32, NRF52, ATMEL, STM32, PSOC, PIC Work with Raspberry Pi, VisionFive (Linux Board), and Unihiker Programming Proficient in C/C++, Python, Java, MATLAB, JavaScript, and Flutter Connectivity & Communication Skilled in UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, BLE, BLE Mesh, Sigfox, and Wi-Fi Hardware Design & Prototyping Specialize in PCB Design, 3D Modeling, and Product Prototyping GUI Development Develop Touchscreen Interfaces, E-Paper & TFT Displays, Web Dashboards, and Desktop Applications Work with LVGL, Tkinter, PyQt, and Kivy Framework IoT & Cloud Integration Experienced with AWS IoT, Firebase, ThingsBoard, and WebSocket-based real-time control Industrial IoT (IIoT) Expertise in CAN Communication, Factory Automation, and Smart Sensor Networks Remote Monitoring & OTA Updates Work with ESP-IDF OTA, BLE DFU, and Cloud-Based Device Management I’ve built industrial prototypes, smart sensors, automation systems, and medical devices, real-time data processing and device connectivity. If you need a reliable, high-quality solution, let’s make it happen! Let’s Collaborate!
- ESP32
- Arduino
- C++
- MATLAB
- PCB Design
- Embedded C
- STM32
- nRF52
- Python
- FreeRTOS
- Embedded System
- Firmware Programming
- Microcontroller Programming
- Atmel AVR
- Internet of Things
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hello! I’m Ben, a hardware and firmware expert with 8+ years of experience in designing hardware, programming embedded systems, and developing high-performance software solutions. My goal is to provide innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions that meet your needs. With a strong track record on Fiverr (Level 2, 5 stars) and Upwork (Top Rated Plus, 5 stars), I have successfully delivered top-tier service to over 100 clients. What I Offer 1. End-to-End Embedded & Hardware Solutions - Advanced PCB Design & Hardware Development: Expertise in schematic capture, PCB layout, and multi-layer board design for reliable, high-performance, and manufacturable products. Experienced with KiCad, Altium, OrCAD, and Eagle. - High-Speed Design: Strong experience in 1–12 layer PCBs, including DDR3/DDR4/LDDR4, PCIe, USB (2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2), HDMI and 10/100/1000/10Gbase-T1 Ethernet. - Microcontrollers & SoMs: Firmware and hardware development for ARM Cortex-M3/M4 (STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF52/53/91 series); custom boards for Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5, Orange Pi, iMX8, Jetson Nano/Xavier/Orin, RK3588, RK3568, RV1126, Allwinner, Zynq-7010. - Power & Hardware Integration: Experience in DC-DC, AC-DC, Buck, Boost, and Flyback converters, along with hardware design involving audio, RF modules, PA, LCD, filters, RFID, touch screens, and LVGL-based interfaces. - Prototype, Testing & Validation: Full support for board bring-up, debugging, validation planning, and functional testing to ensure hardware works reliably in real-world applications. - Manufacturing & Prototyping Support: Preparation of BOM, Gerber, and manufacturing-ready files, with hands-on support for prototype production and manufacturing through JLCPCB and PCBWAY. 2. Robust Firmware Development - Languages & Development: Strong embedded firmware development in C/C++, Python with experience using Visual Studio Code, STM32CubeIDE, Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and Segger. - Communication Protocols: Proficient in USB, UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, RS232, and RS485, enabling reliable communication across embedded systems and connected devices. - Wireless & Connected Systems: Experience with BLE, BLE Mesh, ZigBee, UWB, LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G LTE, Wifi, WiFi Mesh, and NFC for IoT and wireless product development. - Sensor: light sensor, CO, Smoke Sensor, Dust Sensor, Air Sensor, pH sensor, IMU sensor, Accelero, Gyro sensor,... - UI/UX for Embedded: Figma, TouchGFX, LVGL for STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi. - Motors Control: BLDC, Stepper, Servo, DC Motors - Robotics: Expertise in ROS/ROS2 for applications like AGV, AMR, 6-axis robots. Some of my product that I have designed and released to the market: - Home IP Camera: SoC-based design with DDR3 RAM, Ethernet/Wi-Fi streaming, CMOS image sensor, IR LED array, IR-cut control, USB, and MicroSD - Smart Home Products: Home Gateway with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and TFT LCD; Smart Switch with capacitive touch, Zigbee, power metering, and AC load control - Tablet Mainboard: RK3399-based board with DDR3, eMMC, touch screen, LTE. - Smart Water Meter: BLE/Wi-Fi design with TI MCU. - Wearable Devices: Low-power wearable designs with wireless connectivity, sensors, and battery management - High-Performance ESC for Drones: Real-time motor control design for efficient and stable drone operation - Custom SBC with AI Module: Raspberry Pi-based SBC solutions with integrated AI capabilities And a lot of other products. With our experience and expertise, I’m confident I can provide tailored solutions to help you complete your project and release your product to the market . I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
- PCB Design
- KiCad
- Altium Designer
- nRF52
- STM32
- ESP32
- Raspberry Pi
- FPGA
- Hardware Design
- EasyEDA
- OrCAD
- nRF52832
- Arduino
- LoRa
- Embedded System
- Firmware
- Embedded Linux
- Schematic
- Bluetooth LE
- WiFi
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
* Expert-level Embedded C/C++ development for MCU and Embedded Linux platforms. * Strong expertise in Embedded System Architecture, system design, and technical leadership. * Extensive experience with ARM Cortex-M/A, STM32, NXP i.MX, Nordic, ESP32, TI, and Qualcomm platforms. * Advanced knowledge of RTOS and Embedded Linux: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Yocto, Buildroot, Linux Kernel, Device Drivers. * Experienced in BSP bring-up, bootloader development, OTA/FOTA, secure boot, and system optimization. * Strong experience in Automotive and Industrial Embedded Systems development. * Deep understanding of CAN/CAN FD, LIN, UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus, Ethernet, TCP/IP , BLE, and MQTT. * Hands-on experience with IoT, Edge AI, connected devices, and cloud-integrated embedded systems. * Experienced in debugging, hardware-software integration, and system optimization. * Experience leading engineering teams and managing embedded projects from concept to production.
- C++
- C
- Microcontroller Programming
- Embedded System
- Embedded C
- Embedded Linux
- FreeRTOS
Kornwestheim, Germany
🎯 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇, 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮 & 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗱. 🇩🇪 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. ✅ 𝟭𝟭+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝟮𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. 🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦 & 🇪🇺 𝗘𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ☑️ <𝟴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. 🛠 𝟮-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 🥋 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 (𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆) Hi, I’m Muhammad! You can think of me as your go-to expert to design and develop the firmware and software for all types of hardware devices and products. I cover both on-device needs and their matching companion apps on desktop and mobile. Beyond the software, I work in person with a small, talented team that can support every aspect of hardware development and mechanical design as well. When you work with me, you get a one-stop shop for bringing your product to market. 📞 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❝ Muhammad and his team did an absolutely fantastic job. They are the real deal. Not only did they complete everything I asked for to build me a very complicated machine, they constantly added in their own innovations and modifications to improve the performance of the device. It was extremely easy to work with them, and they are extremely professional and true experts in their fields. I proposed many changes during the development of the product, and they were able to accommodate my requests and provide valuable insight if changes weren’t needed or were too costly. They are backed by an engineering firm with specialists in so many fields, so we never needed to outsource work to an outside firm. Their firm felt like a one-stop shop that had all the resources needed to build a complicated mechanical product. I really could not imagine that many other engineer freelancers would have access to the resources needed to build my machine, so I am very grateful I found Muhammad instead of wasting my time and money with other freelancers. Do not hesitate to hire him. ❞ 🗣𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙧 - 𝘾𝙀𝙊 - 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 Highlights of the software skills I support my clients with include: ☑️ Hardware Device Firmware Development - ☑️ Software Development - Software Architecture Design ☑️ Desktop App Development - Desktop Software Development ☑️ Printed Circuit Boards - PCB - Circuit Design - Altium - KiCAD - Eagle ☑️ Controllers - Raspberry Pi - Nordic (NRF) - Espressif - ESP32 - ESP8266 - STM - NXP - TI - Nvidia Jetson ☑️ Programmable Circuit Boards - Microcontroller Projects - Integrated Development Environment (IDE) ☑️ Electronic Design Automation - EDA - Eagle ☑️ Mobile App Development For Hardware Devices - Flutter (Hybrid) - Swift (Apple iOS) - Java/Kotlin (Android) ☑️ IoT Development ☑️ Embedded Systems - Embedded Engineering - C - C++ - Python - Rust - RTOS - Zephyr ☑️ Web Technologies - HTML5 - JavaScript - Node.js - RESTful APIs - PyQt ☑️ Tools & IDEs - Visual Studio - STM32CubeIDE - Eclipse - Keil Product Examples I’ve Worked On Include: 🔹 Consumer Electronics - Headphones - Smartwatches 🔹 Kitchen Appliances 🔹 Medical & Health - Medical Devices 🔹 Vending Machines - Retail 🔹 Automotive Tech 🔹 IoT - Internet of Things 🔹 Gadgets 📞 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Thanks for taking the time to learn a bit more about me. Look forward to supporting you with your product soon! Muhammad Usman Sardar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❝ Working with Muhammad has been an absolute pleasure! He is incredibly skilled, reliable, and went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work on time. He communicated clearly throughout the project, understood the requirements perfectly, and handled every challenge with professionalism and a positive attitude. The end result exceeded expectations, and I’m truly grateful for his contribution. I highly recommend Muhammad to anyone looking for a talented and trustworthy developer. ❞ 🗣 𝘾𝙝𝙡𝙤𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 - 𝘾𝙀𝙊 - 𝙏𝙚𝙙 & 𝘾𝙤.
- Embedded System
- STM32
- ESP32
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- Python
- C++
- PCB Design
- Prototyping
- KiCad
- Altium Designer
- Microcontroller Programming
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Multilayer PCB
- Electrical Engineering
- WordPress
- Circuit Design
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- RESTful API
- Manufacturing & Construction
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