Mark D.

Hello, my name is Mark Donaldson, and thank you for checking out my profile. I design and de‑risk complex RF, embedded Linux, IoT, and edge‑AI systems with a focus on clarity, precision, and real‑world reliability. My background spans electronics engineering, SDR platforms, embedded Linux pipelines, FPGA‑accelerated data paths, IoT sensor systems, and safety‑critical hardware deployed in commercial transportation environments. I specialize in early‑phase architecture and system integration — the stages where technical uncertainty is highest and the cost of mistakes is greatest. If your project involves RF, SDR, embedded Linux, FPGA acceleration, IoT hardware, or edge‑AI sensing, I bring disciplined, analytical engineering to ensure the system is feasible, scalable, and robust. Core Expertise • RF system design (0–6 GHz), multi‑radio architectures • SDR platforms (chipset evaluation, clocking strategy, IQ streaming pipelines) • Embedded Linux (Yocto, kernel bring‑up, drivers, device integration) • FPGA‑accelerated systems using Intel Agilex 3 (data‑path logic, AXI integration, real‑time preprocessing) • Edge AI and embedded machine learning (ARM Cortex, SOMs, sensor fusion, low‑latency inference) • IoT hardware + firmware (C/C++, Python, wireless stacks, sensor integration) • High‑speed PCB design (mixed‑signal, RF layout principles, EMI/EMC awareness) • System architecture, feasibility studies, and risk‑reduction consulting What I Deliver Architecture & Feasibility Studies • Chipset selection • RF front‑end planning • Bandwidth and clocking analysis • Embedded Linux stack design • IoT architecture • FPGA integration planning Embedded & RF System Development • SDR prototypes • Sensor gateways • Wireless monitoring platforms • Embedded Linux bring‑up • FPGA‑assisted data paths Edge‑AI & IoT Systems • Sensor fusion hardware • Low‑latency inference pipelines • ARM‑based ML acceleration • Wireless IoT gateways • Field‑ready embedded AI systems FPGA‑Accelerated SDR & Embedded Systems • Agilex 3 integration • High‑speed ADC/DAC interfaces • AXI‑Stream pipelines • Linux‑based host integration DSP & Wireless Analysis • Signal characterization • Channelization strategies • PHY‑layer investigation • Beacon/packet analysis High‑Reliability Hardware Guidance • Schematic design • Layout review • DFM considerations • Production‑ready documentation Technical Leadership • Guiding founders and engineering teams through complex design decisions • Evidence‑based reasoning and modular workflows Why Clients Work With Me • Multidisciplinary foundation across RF, embedded Linux, IoT, edge AI, DSP, FPGA, and hardware • Real‑world experience with systems deployed in demanding environments • Clear communication and structured, modular execution • Focus on feasibility, reliability, and long‑term maintainability • Ability to rapidly research, validate, and integrate new technologies • Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (20+ years), Canada Ideal Projects • SDR and RF‑enabled embedded systems • FPGA‑accelerated data paths (Agilex 3) • Embedded Linux hardware/software integration • IoT sensor platforms and wireless gateways • Edge‑AI sensing and low‑latency inference systems • Mixed‑signal hardware with RF considerations • DSP‑related analysis or prototyping • Architecture and feasibility consulting for complex systems Who I Work With • Hardware startups building RF, SDR, IoT, or edge‑AI devices • Engineering teams needing architecture or feasibility support • Companies modernizing or scaling embedded Linux platforms • Founders needing technical leadership for complex hardware systems If your project involves RF, SDR, embedded Linux, FPGA acceleration, IoT, edge AI, DSP, or complex hardware/software integration — and you need an engineer who can bring clarity, structure, and disciplined execution — I’d be glad to help. Education Associate’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in Business Technology Management Minor in Chinese Language and Culture Studies (Fluent in Mandarin Chinese) Regards, Mark Donaldson, Elec Eng Tech, BComm BTM Founder & Edge AI Systems Architect Quantuity Analytics Inc. Paid Member: SAE, IEEE, IEEE Signal Processing Society