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Kirols M.

PhD Embedded Systems Expert | Firmware | PCB Design | 12+ Years

As a 🏆 Top Rated Plus Embedded Engineer (top 3% on Upwork) with a PhD in Renewable Energy Systems and 12+ years of hands-on experience, I deliver end-to-end solutions in electronics, firmware and PCB design —across automotive, industrial, IoT, energy, and enterprise sectors. 🔬 My mission is to turn innovative ideas into reliable, market-ready products and software that exceed client expectations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔧 What I Offer: 💻 Firmware & Embedded Software: • C, C++, Python, Embedded C • STM32, nRF52, ESP32, Raspberry Pi • FreeRTOS, custom drivers, robust bootloaders • Modbus, RS232/485, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, BLE, WiFi, GSM, MQTT • MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW 🛠️ Hardware Design & Prototyping: • PCB design for production (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, OrCad, EasyEDA, Proteus) • Full lab testing, HIL test benches, validation • CE, EMI, UL, IEC certification support • Cost-optimized BOM and component selection • Power electronics, motor control, system optimization 🧩 Mechanical Design & Simulation: • SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, 3D Max, 3D printing 🚀 Product Lifecycle: • From prototyping and certification to mass production • Experience in home appliances, industrial automation, renewable energy and consumer electronics. 📈 Project Management: • Azure DevOps for project tracking and collaboration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 Why Clients Choose Me: • 🤝 Collaborative: Seamless teamwork and communication • 🚀 End-to-End Ownership: From concept to global market • 📈 Proven Results: Reduced development time by 30%, saved $180K for a European client • ✅ 100% Job Success: 5-star reviews on all projects • 💬 Clear Documentation & Regular Updates • ⚡ Fast, Reliable Delivery at Competitive Rates Let’s turn your idea into a market-ready product or application! 📩 Contact me today to discuss your project!

🇮🇹Trieste, Italy$55/hr100% JSS5.00 (9)Since Dec 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$3.8k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#8,725 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#39 / 3,095
Revenue, last 30 days
$794

Last 6 months: $23k

World#50,157 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#253 / 3,095
Total earnings
$69k

Billed in all: $72k

World#57,600 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#301 / 3,095
Per project
$3.8k

$3.8k in the last 6 months

World#44,960 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#174 / 3,095
Projects, last 6 months
6
17% fixed83% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#222 / 3,095
Projects in all
18
6% fixed94% hourly
World#143,608 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#1,090 / 3,095

Earnings, last 30 days

$72.4k+$767 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$71.5k$72.0k$72.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 3% in C

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  8. #33Embedded C658 freelancers · 🇮🇹 #1Top 5%