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Hi there! I'm a Senior Electronic Engineer with advanced knowledge of digital design and experience in embedded systems with FPGA, DSP and Microcontrollers.
I have 15+ years of experience, working in different industries such as Aerospace, IoT (Internet of Things), IC (Integrated Circuits) and Audio products, participating in multidisciplinary teams. Among the tasks I performed throughout these years were the following:
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electronic / Circuit Design
- High-speed Digital Design on FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog)
- Embedded Software Development (C/C++ programming)
- PCB Layout
- MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test)
- Validation in Laboratory
- Writing of Technical Documentation
I love working on complex and challenging designs.
You can trust that I will give my best to deliver a work that exceeds your expectations.
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As a solution architect I have 14+ years of ASIC/FPGA/SOC based Design/Develop/Deployment experience from user requirement to the end system.
-- Digital Design of complex blocks, RTL design, systemVerilog/IPcore Design
-- FPGA emulation of large ASIC designs on Dense Xilinx FPGA chips
-- Xilinx SOC based digital designs using Vivado design suit.
-- High speed ethernet/PCIe Designs ADC/DAC Software definer radios DSP cores
-- Embedded Linux - devicetree - driver - usersapce apps
-- Timing closures - CDC based designs
-- High speed ADC/DACs from ADI designs
-- Verification using systemVerilog and cocoTB
Tools:
-- Xilinx FPGA Vivado Design Suite, Debugging using ILA Xilinx ZYNQ SOC / Ethernet / DMA / cores.
-- IPs from Cadence, precise-ITC, and ARM, as
well as VIPs from Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, and TrueChip.
With a high level of skill, responsibility and dedication to solution delivery, I always realize every requirement of the client to the maximum in detail, and guarantees the timeline of the project with excellent time management skills.
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Emre G.
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FPGA Design Engineer and ASIC Frontend Specialist with a track record of elegant solutions to complex problems. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering, I leverage my deep understanding of digital design to deliver innovative projects, notably in DSP systems and software-defined radios, using state-of-the-art Xilinx FPGA technology. Ready to bring expertise and precision to your venture.
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Leonardo C.
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I am a FPGA systems developer with over 12 years experience in all aspects of FPGA-based and embedded digital system design. Independent and self-driven, I consult for a wide variety of applications/industries. Founder at bard0 design.
I cover all major FPGA vendors AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Lattice, Microchip, Efinix, GoWin.
My skills include:
-FPGA development consulting (Xilinx, Altera, Lattice,Microchip,Efinix,GoWin)
-RTL architecture design and development (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog)
-Imaging applications (CMOS&CCD Sensors,MIPI-CSI,SDI,HDMI,HiSPi,CameraLink,CoaXPress,USB3Vision,GigE Vision)
-8k/4k/HD video processing
-Ethernet/Networking applications (10/100/1000 and 10Gbps)
-High-Speed I/O interfaces (LVDS, SLVS, Gigabit Transceivers, PCIe Gen4+)
-Memory interfaces and management (SRAM, DDR3/DDR4)
-Embedded processor integration (RISC-V,ARM, Microblaze/NIOS)
-Embedded Firmware development (Assembler, C)
-Schematics, I/O Planning, PCB design
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Versatile engineer focused on electronics and product design, with strong emphasis on high-complexity printed circuit board designs and a focus on design for manufacturability.
With more than 20 years of experience I design, build, program, and test prototypes with in-house tools. I have served a wide variety of industries and have developed initial concepts and prototype devices as well as producing products that go into full scale production manufacturing.
I work with clients and testing services to bring their product through regulatory and safety compliance testing and certification.
Extensive design experience on KiCAD and Altium Designer, including detailed layout incorporating 3D CAD models and housings created with SolidEdge.
Whether developing a brand new idea at early concept stages, developing or refining prototypes to validate the product, or taking the product into manufacturing and production, I enjoy providing you with solutions that are suitably for your needs.
I am a graduate of the Budapest University of Technology (BME), with a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Applied Sciences. I am located in Tirol Austria. I am a German Citizen and am available for travel EU wide and internationally.
Key offerings:
• System analysis and design, including key technical and market considerations for success
• Electronics design and printed circuit board (PCB) layout (Altium and KiCAD)
• Mechanical CAD work to supplement the electronics, including sheet metal work (SolidEdge)
• Develop bare-metal firmware and embedded-OS software
• Assemble, build and test prototypes
• Process regulatory and safety testing and certification
• Manage product manufacturing and logistics
• Perform design reviews to identify problems and recommend improvements
• Troubleshoot and fix failed devices, including repair of circuit boards
I can use many formats of customer-supplied data from other electronics design software, and mechanical data from SolidEdge and other standard CAD data formats.
I have developed a wide variety of circuit boards, including:
• Standard 2- and 4-layer boards with surface mount and through-hole components
• Custom spec boards (e.g. high layer counts, blind/buried vias, HDI)
• High-speed / high-density boards with length-matching and tuning, controlled impedance
• Circuit boards with complex mechanical dimensional requirements
• Flex, rigid-flex, and semi-flex board assemblies with features on multiple work planes
• Products incorporating Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi, and serial interfaces (SPI, I2C, LIN, RS-232, RS-485) and especially CAN bus
I design, assemble and test prototype electronics with in-house equipment. For volume production, I can arrange turn-key manufacturing for you.
Partial list of equipment:
• SMD assembly and rework prototyping tools
• CNC PCB milling system
• SMD Pick-and-place for short-run PCB assembly (over 3,000 CPH)
• 3-axis CNC mill for enclosure / custom metal fabrication
• Multiple 3D Printers. Print volumes up to 14" x 14" x 12.6" (355 x 355 x 320 mm)
• 4-Channel 500 MHz digital storage oscilloscope,
• 34-channel 500 MSPS logic capture/analyzer
• Thermal imaging camera
• Metrology grade 3D scanner
Please feel free to challenge me with your tough projects!
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Shobhit K.
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I design and deliver end-to-end smart systems combining embedded hardware, software, and automation.
My work spans embedded platforms, IoT solutions, and system-level architecture, with a focus on reliable execution in real-world deployments.
I work closely with clients to translate requirements into working, scalable solutions.
I am a Robotics, Embedded Systems, and FPGA Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering innovative, high-performance solutions in IoT, automation, and digital electronics. With 124+ successfully completed projects on Upwork and 1,400+ billed hours, I help clients take their ideas from concept to market quickly and reliably.
🔷 Typical Work
End-to-end IoT system architecture
Embedded and edge-device solutions
Automation and smart infrastructure
System integration and technical guidance
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IoT
Embedded Systems
System Architecture
Automation
Raspberry Pi
Hardware–Software Integration
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I received a PhD degree in applied mathematics and signal processing from Télécom SudParis, France, in December 2017. I'm currently an Associate Professor at École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications et des TIC (ENSTTIC) in Algeria.
My research interests focus on signal processing for communications and radio monitoring.
I have extensive experience using MATLAB/Simulink, Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, and Vector Signal Analysis software VSA 89600.
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I’m a Nanoelectronics Engineer with a multidisciplinary background spanning Photonics, Mixed-Signal and Analog Design, Digital Systems, and Computational Simulation. My work combines physics, mathematics, and engineering design to create accurate, efficient, and physically grounded solutions from optical simulations to hardware prototypes and system-level modeling.
I approach every project with both analytical rigor and creative design sense, ensuring that each model, circuit, or simulation behaves as intended in real-world conditions. Whether it’s simulating how light refracts through crystal, optimizing a mixed-signal system, or implementing algorithms on FPGA or embedded hardware. I deliver precise, verifiable, and fabrication-ready results.
Core Skills
✔ Modeling & Simulation
- Light–matter interaction, refraction, and dispersion modeling
- MATLAB/Simulink and Python for physical and system simulations
- FPGA/ASIC verification and numerical optimization
✔ Photonics & Optical Systems
- Optical path and sunlight behavior simulation through transparent materials
- Integration of optical and electronic design principles
- Photonic sensors and optoelectronic interfacing
✔ Mixed-Signal & Analog Design
- Design and simulation of analog/mixed-signal circuits
- Signal conditioning, ADC/DAC interfacing, and sensor front-ends
- PCB design and hardware validation
✔ Digital & DSP Systems
- FPGA/ASIC-based DSP cores (FIR, FFT, adaptive filters)
- Embedded systems and firmware (STM32, ESP32, ARM)
- Real-time data processing and system integration
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I've developed and deployed 20+ production embedded & IoT products across healthcare, agriculture, wearables, security, automotive, and industrial devices. I design connected products end-to-end including firmware, multi-layer PCB, enclosure, and IoT dashboards, from concept to MVP to mass production.
As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering, I help startups, entrepreneurs, and engineering teams design, develop, and launch connected products and stay accountable for the result from the first schematic to the production line.
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑:
➛ Firmware Development: Secure, optimized C/C++ firmware for various Microcontrollers and SBCs.
➛ Hardware Development & Integration: Multi-layer PCB designs in Altium/KiCad with driver integration.
➛ Enclosure Design: 3D-printable prototypes through production-ready CAD.
➛ IoT Web & Mobile Dashboards + Cloud Integration: Web dashboards and mobile apps integrated with BLE/Wi-Fi/LoRa IoT devices.
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐈'𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃
• Frostmed: Vaccine Transport Cooler (ESP32) - safe transit with live temperature visibility. Mass production.
• SmartBolt: Smart Door Lock (nRF52840) - NFC tap-to-unlock, BLE app control, months on one battery.
• Palm: Smart Thermal Waste Bin (ESP32) - Firmware, PCB, App & cloud fleet management.
• NAPL: Groundwater Oil Filtration System (ESP32) - extracts oil from contaminated sites, solar-powered, unattended.
• LoRaWAN Smart Call Device: emergency call button that works where cellular and Wi-Fi don't.
𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄:
• MCUs & SBCs: ESP32, nRF51/52/53/91, STM32, PIC, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Linux-based edge devices
• Real-Time Operating Systems: FreeRTOS, Zephyr for deterministic, multi-threaded applications
• ARM Processors & SoCs: Cortex-M & Cortex-A - bare-metal & RTOS firmware, Linux kernel porting, board support and driver development
• Programming Languages: C, Embedded C, C++, MicroPython, Python, TinyML, Shell scripting, TCL
• PCB Design: Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA - schematic capture, multi-layer layout, high-speed design, 3D modeling, and prototyping
• Networking & Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus, RS-485, BLE, MQTT, LoRaWAN, LoRa, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, WebSockets for sensor networks and cloud/device communication
• Driver Development: Custom low-level drivers for GPIO, ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers, RTC, AC metering ICs, Watchdog, DMA, and memory-mapped IO
• Sensor Integration: Environmental (BME280, SHT31), IMU/Motion (MPU6050, BMA400, ADXL345), Biosignals (ECG/bioimpedance, heart rate), Power Monitoring (INA219, ACS712), GPS/GNSS (u-blox), Time-of-Flight, Hall Effect
• Cellular & GNSS Modules: SIM7600X (4G LTE), SIM800/900 series, Quectel, u-blox - AT command stacks, GNSS parsing, SMS/Call/HTTP, and fallback logic
• Display & HMI: TFT (ILI9341, ST7789), OLED (SSD1306), E-Ink, Addressable LEDs (WS2812B, SK6812 RGBW) - LVGL, Qt, SquareLine Studio
• IoT Web Dashboard & Mobile App Development: Flutter-based and custom web/mobile dashboards for remote monitoring and data sharing across devices
• IoT Platforms & Cloud Services: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, ThingsBoard, Blynk, EMQX, Mosquitto
• Embedded Toolchains & IDEs: PlatformIO, ESP-IDF, STM32CubeIDE, nRF Connect SDK, VS Code - version control with Git & GitHub
• Security & Updates: TLS/SSL, AES-encrypted OTA with rollback, secure bootloaders, CRC integrity
𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐈 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐈𝐍:
🔹 Medical & Consumer Devices: wearables, health monitors, smart appliances
🔹 Industrial Automation: sensor/actuator control, live system monitoring
🔹 Smart Agriculture: environmental sensing, LoRa field networks
🔹 Automotive & Energy: CAN systems, GPS tracking, smart metering, BMS
🔹 IoT Connectivity: secure cloud gateways, OTA update pipelines
🔹 Prototyping: POC development, research kits, lab platforms
𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐄?
➛ Proven production experience - shipped products, not just prototypes.
➛ Milestone-driven development with clear planning and documentation.
➛ You own everything: schematics, firmware repo, Gerbers, STEP files.
➛ Straight answers - I flag requirements that will bite you at certification or manufacturing before you pay for them.
➛ Available post-launch for scaling, upgrades, and long-term support.
Send me your product idea, spec, or half-finished prototype, and I'll reply with a concrete assessment of what it takes to ship it.
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I am an ASIC/FPGA expert with over 2 decades of experience designing ASICs for Intel, LSI, Texas Instruments and others.
ASIC FPGA Design is not an individual task, It requires a well knit team to handle RTL, Verification, Validation and PnR.
I run an small ASIC/FPGA Design consultancy and we generally allocate a team of 1-RTL + 2-Verification resources for each project task. Due to this we propose a weekly fixed price team contract of 2400 USD/Week instead of an hourly billing.
**Professional Summary:**
I am
1. An experienced ASIC/FPGA designer
2. With contribution to over a few dozen chip tapeouts in tech nodes from 7nm to 180nm, in a career spanning over 2 decades
3. With expertise in various domains, including Communications (WiFi, Ethernet), Imaging (DTV, Display), and SOC (ARM, RISCV).
I possess a comprehensive skill set encompassing System Architecture, RTL Design (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Bluespec), Verification (Cocotb), Synthesis, and Validation. Additionally, I have a strong understanding of firmware and device driver development processes.
I am available for:
Long term projects with a minimum budget of $5000 requiring engineers to perform roles in
1. SOC and IP Architecture
2. RTL Coding(Verilog, Systemverilog, VHDL, Bluespec Systemverilog & Chisel), & Verification(Cocotb, UVM)
3. FPGA based Validation.
4. Synthesis + STA
**Areas of Expertise:**
I specialize in the following domains:
1. Communication: PCIe, Ethernet, PCS, MAC, Serdes, WLAN
2. Cryptography
3. Video & Display Technologies
4. DSP
5. SoC and subsystem development
6. Processors: ARM, RISCV
**Keywords:**
Verilog, ASIC, FPGA, Synopsys, Xilinx, Altera, Intel, Vivado, Quartus, Modelsim, VCS, Synthesis, Perl, Tcl, ARM, RISC-V, VHDL, BSV, cocotb, UPF, ASIP
**Work Experience:**
Throughout my career, I have worked with the following technologies and contributed to various projects:
1. Networking and Communication: Ethernet Subsystems, Wireless LAN, DOCSIS, DTV
2. Cryptography
3. Display Subsystems and Video Processing
4. Microcontrollers & Peripherals
5. ARM and RISCV based subsystem design
I am proficient in Verilog, VHDL, SystemC, SystemVerilog, Perl, Tcl, and Python (cocotb, myHDL). I have successfully contributed to the tapeout of over a dozen ASICs.
**Why Hire Me?**
If you are seeking a team of professionals from Silicon Architects to junior coders who can independently or with minimal supervision drive the entire process of turning your idea for an IP/Chip into a reality, I am the right candidate for you. With my expertise and the expertise of my team, we can handle the complete lifecycle, including studying product requirements/industry standards, proposing suitable architectures and work plans, defining micro-architectures, driving verification, implementing and verifying designs, and validating the final product.
**Employment Details:**
1. Current: Dyumnin Semiconductor (7 Years) - Co-Founder, CEO
2. Texas Instruments: (10 Years) - RTL Lead
3. Intel (6 Years) - Architect Ethernet Subsystems
4. CEO of a company providing ASIC design consultancy to multiple startups in RISC-V, AI/ML domain
Feel free to reach out to me to discuss your project requirements and how I can contribute to its success.