Muhammad A.
Embedded Systems Engineer | IoT Devices, Firmware and PCB Design
Hi, I’m Muhammad Awais, a passionate embedded systems engineer turning ideas into market-ready IoT, wearable, and medical devices. I combine firmware expertise, reliable connectivity, and smart hardware design to deliver end-to-end solutions. 💡 What I Do: ✅ Firmware Development: STM32, ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Qualcomm IoT modules – including low-level drivers, FreeRTOS, custom bootloaders, and OTA updates. ✅ IoT & Connectivity: GNSS, NB-IoT, BLE, MQTT – building robust, low-power connected solutions. ✅ Hardware & PCB Expertise: Schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, and production-ready enclosures. ✅ Software & Automation: Python scripting, GUI development (PyQt5/Qt Creator), and CI/CD pipelines for seamless firmware deployment. 🌟 Projects I’ve Delivered: ✅ Wearables: Smart collars for pets & livestock, BLE-based alarm & prayer reminder bracelets. ✅ Medical Devices: Gas monitoring systems, operation theatre control panels, medical alarm monitors. ✅ Industrial & IoT Solutions: Plant & Vibration monitoring systems, RTSP→UDP streaming, PLC-based automation. 💪 Why Me: ✔ End-to-end embedded solutions — firmware, hardware, and connectivity. ✔ Strong understanding of IoT protocols & low-power designs. ✔ Rapid prototyping & deployment with attention to detail. ✔ Hands-on experience with both industrial & consumer-grade devices. If you’re looking for a dedicated engineer who can turn complex concepts into reliable products, I’m here to help. Let’s build something amazing together!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $11k
Billed in all: $33,682$34k
$5.4k in the last 6 months
Across 19 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Arduino
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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