Murtaza B.

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About Murtaza B.

I'm a Firmware Engineer with 4 years of experience and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, specializing in embedded systems, IoT, and real-world hardware-software integration. At MechaSense, I led cross-functional initiatives across product development, field deployment, and operations. I built sensor-driven IoT systems using ARM-based microcontrollers in Python and C, with deep experience in protocols like MQTT, Modbus TCP, UART, SPI, and I2C. Rewrote and optimized our data acquisition pipeline — improving transmission rates by 300%, code efficiency by 80%, and sensor accuracy by 90%. I also coordinated preventative maintenance with third-party contractors to reduce field issues and improve system uptime. To support scalability, I created full-stack operational tools including BOM generators, inventory workflows, end-to-end technical documentation for all sensors, hardware, and firmware, and compliance processes for field deployments. TECHNICAL FOCUS: • Embedded C & Python, bare-metal programming, RTOS concepts (scheduling, semaphores, • interrupts) • Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus TCP, MQTT • Tools: Code Composer Studio, Quartus Prime, Intel EDS • Design: Shell interfaces, JTAG debugging, SoC architecture, SDRAM/x86 interfacing SELECT PROJECTS: • Rewrote Python-based firmware to improve data transmission by 300% • Deployed HVAC sensor suite integrating 10+ new sensor types • Designed a real-time OS on an ARM M4F microcontroller (academic) • Built a low-cost LCR meter and IoT thermostat (academic) • Prototyped a Zigbee-based low-power IoT network (academic) I’m passionate about building clean, reliable systems that bridge software, hardware, and people. Open to new roles in embedded systems, field-deployed tech, or scalable IoT innovations. Let's connect!