Embedded Systems Engineer - Embedded Linux, Firmware & On-Device AI

Mardan, KPK, Pakistan  |  +92 335 0942573  |  mbk806481@gmail.com

Contract Lecturer  - UET Mardan 2025 – Present

Mardan, Pakistan

• Teach Digital Logic Design, Discrete Structures, and ICT to undergraduate students.
• Design lecture content, lab exercises, and assessments for each course.

Embedded Development Engineer  -  Center for Intelligent Systems and Network Research (CISNR)                                                                                                                                            2019 – 2025

Peshawar, Pakistan  ·  Progressed from Hardware Engineer Assistant to Design and Development Engineer over 6 years

• Embedded C firmware design, development, and maintenance for PIC32MZ2048EFG100-based field devices deployed in water SCADA and smart-metering systems.
• Designed and implemented client-specific feature changes on existing hardware platforms without disrupting production firmware.
• Directed device-server communication and monitored fielded SCADA/metering hardware for reliability across GSM, WiFi, and Ethernet links.
• Evaluated and recommended hardware components for procurement, balancing cost, availability, and field performance.
• Performed field installation, commissioning, and on-site power/energy instrumentation checks for smart meters and SCADA devices.
• Conducted in lab and field testing of smart meters and embedded devices, including power/energy metering accuracy validation.
• Supported hardware assembly, wiring, soldering, and maintenance for prototype and production units; diagnosed hardware faults down to the bus/wiring level.

MS, Electrical Engineering - University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar 3.30/4.00

BSc, Electrical Engineering - UET Peshawar (Aug 2015 – Sep 2019), Final grade 3.43/4.00