EXPLORE TECHNICAL FRONTIERS WITH
Mogaka Obed,
the Embedded Systems Engineer.
"Transforming visionary concepts into tangible human-centered solutions with the power of cutting-edge technology is my passion."
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What I do
Embedded Systems
- Firmware development (C/C++).
- MCU families: Arduino, AVR, STM32, and ESP32.
- MCU protocols: SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, BLE.
- Sensor and actuator interfacing.
- Real-Time Operating Systems: FreeRTOS.
- Low power and resorce efficient design.
Hardware
- Digital & analog circuit design.
- PCB design - Altium Designer
- Hardware debugging, simulation and testing
- Lab equipment: Multimeter, Oscilloscope, & Logic analyzers.
- Hands-on soldering and rework.
- Debugging: SWD, JTAG, and SEGGER.
Programming
- Programming in C, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
- Web technologies: HTML5, CSS, JS, NodeJS.
- Keen on clean and efficient code.
- Version control and collaboration - Git.
- Documentation
Embedded ML
- Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks.
- Frameworks: TensorFlow-Keras, PyTorch.
- CNN pruning and quantization.
- TensorFlowLite, TensorRT, & Edge Impulse.
- Raspberry Pi, Jetson SBCs, & ESP32.
FPGA Design
- Hardware Description Languages: VHDL, Verilog.
- High-Level Synthesis (HLS) and OpenCL for FPGA acceleration.
- FPGAs tools: Vivado, Vitis-HLS, Vitis IDE.
- Hardware-software co-design - Algorithm and AI acceleration on FPGA
Résumé
Experience
Electronics/Electrical Engineer-Space Systems
Sayarilabs, Nairobi, Kenya
Nov 2020 ‐ Jan 2022
- Spearheaded the development of advanced satellite systems, including the Sayarilabs Payload Processor.
- Procured, qualified, and optimized Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics for space missions.
- Directed meticulous electrical testing campaigns to ensure the reliability and functionality of critical systems.
- Space Systems
- Electronics
Junior Embedded Hardware Engineer
8teq Solutions LTD, Nairobi, Kenya
Sep 2019 ‐ Oct 2020
- Led the design and implementation of innovative embedded device systems.
- Played a pivotal role in analyzing and enhancing the efficiency, stability, and scalability of embedded IoT systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in hardware design, debugging, and test automation for optimal results.
- Embedded Systems
- IoT
- Research
Education
MSc. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Egypy-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
Alexandria, 21934 , Egypt.
March 2022 ‐ Present
- Research Thesis: An FPGA-Based Deep Learning Accelerator for Remote Sensing Applications.
- Research Interests: FPGA Design, Embedded Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Research
- MSc
BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Nairobi, 62000, Kenya.
Sept 2014 ‐ Sept 2019
- Graduation Project: A Moderm Microcontroller Training Kit for JKUAT Microprocessor labs.
- Second Class, Upper Division
- Power
Featured Projects
I'm thrilled to showcase a selection of my personal projects...
![My photo at the lab](img/gallery/pic1.jpg)
![A photo of me in collaboration with my colleges on a project](img/gallery/pic2.jpg)
![A photo of jetson board](img/gallery/pic3.jpg)
![A photo of me with a raspberry pi board with a pcb background](img/gallery/pic4.jpg)
![A photo of me in the office coding](img/gallery/pic5.jpg)
![A photo of me coding out in the open](img/gallery/pic6.jpg)
Discover My Insights
Explore my YouTube videos and blog posts for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration in the world of embedded systems and technology.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning. What's the difference?
AI
Technology
10-minute video
5 Jan 2020
Fruit Classification in Arduino Using the KNN Algorithm.
Embedded ML
Arduino
6-minute video
3 Feb 2023
Arduino Lab for MicroPython
MicroPython
Arduino
5-minute video
11 Months ago
Introduction to Arduino
Electronics
Arduino
20-minute video
3 Years ago
Reach out for Collaborations !
I welcome collaboration and am excited about the prospect of
working together on innovative projects.
Whether it's
a shared vision or a fresh idea, I'm open to exploring
opportunities to combine our expertise and skills.
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+254 795983642 -
mogsobd[at]gmail.com -
Nairobi, Kenya.
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