Ikhlaas Mungloo

Background

About Ikhlaas Mungloo

As an Applications Engineer with a background in both software and hardware, I specialize in developing intelligent automation systems that bridge the gap between biology and robotics. I’ve spent the past several years building robotic liquid handling platforms that automate bioprocess sampling in high-precision environments. My work combines embedded systems, Python development, Linux-based control software, and OPC UA integrations — all engineered to drive reproducibility and scalability in biotech workflows. From writing backend architectures and building hardware control layers to debugging electromechanical systems in the field, I enjoy owning the full stack of mechatronic system development. I’ve collaborated across disciplines — with mechanical engineers, software developers, and lab scientists — to prototype, validate, and deploy reliable, compact, and user-friendly instruments that are now operating at customer sites in real-world biotech applications. I thrive in fast-moving R&D teams where I can write clean, scalable code, design experiments to test device performance, and solve complex system-level problems at the intersection of hardware and software. If you're working on challenges in biotech/biomed automation or are looking for someone who can help take a robotic concept from bench prototype to production-ready, I’d love to connect.