Akbar Hashim

Lead Engineer (Embedded)

at ioTech Designs.

Work Experience

Lead Engineer(Embedded), ioTech Designs Pvt Ltd.

my_location

Noida - India

2019 Nov - Present

- Embedded Hardware and Software Development.
- Software Architect.
- PCB Component Selection, Schematic and Layout Design.
- Interaction with the Android and iOS app development team.
- Interaction with the web backend development team.

Senior Embedded Engineer, Techonvoy Solutions Pvt Ltd.

my_location

Hyderabad - India

2018 May - 2019 Nov

- Embedded Hardware and Software Development.
- Source Code Design and Review.
- PCB Component Selection, Schematic and Layout Design.
- Server software for sorting data received from devices into MYSQL database written in Go and Python.
- Server software using TCP/IP and MQTT network protocols for two-way communication between the server and devices in Go and Python.
- Hardware and Software testing in Python.
- Enclosure design using Autodesk Fusion, Sketchup and AutoCAD.
- Coordination with the backend and frontend teams.
- Multiple projects executed successfully.

Embedded Engineer, Alkosens Pvt Ltd.

my_location

Hyderabad - India

2017 Oct - 2018 May

- Embedded Hardware and Software Development.
- Server software for sorting data received from devices into MYSQL database written in Python.
- Hardware and Software testing in Python.
- Coordination with the backend and frontend teams.

Engineer, Electrical Division, Al-Iskaan Engineering Consultants.

my_location

Muscat - Oman

2010 Dec - 2015 Oct

- Handled the design and approval of the electrical drawings of buildings, private villas, industrial projects.
- Developed and improved client interaction, presentation and project management skills.
- Acquired skills such as floor plan development, load calculation and CAD skills.
- Designed and developed the home security system for many villa projects.
- Designed the fire prevention system for MARS Supermarket, Qurum, Oman and many more buildings.

Education

MSc(Distinction), Embedded Microelectronics and Wireless Systems.

Coventry University.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- Thesis: Autonomous Robot using Stepper Motors.
- Modules Included: Embedded Operating Systems, Microprocessor Applications, Wireless Intelligent Systems, VHDL, Robotics and Automation.

B-Tech, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.

Vellore Institute of Technology.

my_location

Vellore - India

2010

- Thesis: Real Time PID Temperature Control(LabVIEW and Hardware).
- Design Project: Image Processing Robot(Map Solving).
- Inplant Training: Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL, Hyderabad) - 6 Weeks.
- Modules Included: Embedded System Design, Robotics and Automation, ProcessControl, Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems, MEMS, Biomedical Instrumentation, VLSI System Design, Computer Programming, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Projects

PCB Component Selection, Schematic and Layout Design

my_location

Noida - India

Dec 2019

Features:
- Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Power over Ethernet(POE).
- USB C.
- RS485, RS232.
- UART and JTAG debugging.

Cypress PSoc4 BLE Baremetal Embedded C Code Maintenance

my_location

Noida - India

Nov 2019

Responsibilities:
- Code Maintenance
Feature Addition:
- Implemented FRAM as buffer for BIN file transfers.

OBD II GPS Tracker RFID with AIS 140 Certification

my_location

Hyderabad - India

May 2019

Responsibilities:
- Same as below.
- Designed robust DC-DC converter including power path management and battery management.
Features:
- TCP/IP protocol for two way communication.
- SMS protocol for configuration and communication when no network availability.
- Dual profile Embedded SIM integration with mobile network change when bad signal or no network availability.
- Multiple analog and digital inputs handled using I2C port expander and external ADC chip.
- 40000 records backup implemented using fatfs storage and file management.
- Harsh braking, acceleration and turning monitored using accelerometer.
- OBD II implementation using CAN for reading key vehicle diagnostics.
- Same as below.

GPS Tracker with RFID

my_location

Hyderabad - India

Feb 2019

Responsibilities:
- Same as below.
- Complete PCB design using KiCad Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite.
- Co-ordinated with mobile app development team for android app.
Features:
- Same as below.

GPS Tracker for Commercial Vehicles with RFID

my_location

Hyderabad - India

Sep 2018

Responsibilities:
- Same as below.
Features:
- Same as below.
- RFID card data sent when tap event occurs.
- SPI(RFID) interface implemented for peripheral communication.
- Implementation of two way communication between device and server using MQTT protocol.

GPS Tracker for Commercial Vehicles

my_location

Hyderabad - India

Jun 2018

Responsibilities:
- ESP32 Programming in C.
- Testing and Device Monitoring software in Python.
- PCB design using off the shelf components for lower cost and ease of manufacturing.
- Co-ordinated with frontend and backend team for optimum storage and display of data.
Features:
- GSM Connectivity using 2G Module.
- GPS data sent every second.
- Internal battery for Monitoring even when vehicle is switched off.
- Ignition, Car Voltage and Battery Voltage Monitoring on Server.
- Battery Protection and Charging.
- Serial UART(GPS and GSM) interfaces implemented for peripheral communication.

GPS Tracking Device with Camera

my_location

Hyderabad - India

Nov 2017

Responsibilities:
- ESP32 Programming in C.
- Testing in Python with realtime map display overlaid with image data for POC.
- Co-ordinated with PCB team on the PCB design.
Features:
- GSM Connectivity using 2G Module.
- GPS data sent every second.
- Image data sent every five seconds.
- Serial UART(GPS and GSM) and I2S(Camera) interfaces implemented for peripheral communication.

Master’s Thesis Project - Autonomous Robot using Stepper Motors.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- STM32F7, STM32F4, C Programming,
- Stepper Motors acceleration, deceleration and speed control,
- Laser Sensors and API integration,
- Obstacle avoidance and path following,
- Project done in association with a startup BotsandUs.
- Keywords: I2C, USART, Dead Reckoning, Sensors, Sensor Data Acquisition, Path Calculation, Path Following, Stepper Motor Control.

Wireless Light Sensors Logging System using Mesh Network.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- TinyOS nesC programming,
- Multiple Node Broadcast algorithm,
- Logging on computer connected to Base Node.
- Keywords: Flooding, Broadcast, TelosB.

Embedded Operating System Design - Raspberry Pi 2.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- Buildroot for operating system configuration,
- Linux 4.3 kernel,
- Ubuntu chroot installation,
- Cross platform development.

Elevator System Design.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- Proteus Simulation,
- Four floor elevator desing with exterior and interior panel simulation

Wireless Lock Design - Bluetooth.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2015

- Bluetooth integration,
- Software simulation using Proteus,
- Hardware application,
- PCB design.
- YouTube Link.

Interfacing Hardware using Soft-Processor on FPGA.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2015

- Soft-Processor integration,
- Software programming for input and output integration.
- YouTube Link.

Final Year(B-Tech) project on Real Time PID Temperature Control.

my_location

Vellore - India

2010

- Temperature Control using LabVIEW,
- Hardware and Software design,
- PID control application.
- Heating element, temperature sensor and active cooling implementation.

Image Processing Robot.

my_location

Vellore - India

2008

- MATLAB programming,
- Hardware and Software Design,
- Map solving using Image Processing.

Others

Esp32 - GitHub Library.

my_location

Hyderabad - India

2017 - 2019

- Open Source esp32 libraries for devices such as SSD1306(OLED screen), BME280(Temperature, Pressure and Humidity Sensor), TTP229 (Touch Sensor) and more.
- GitHub Link.

Android Application.

my_location

Muscat - Oman

2016

- Android application for solving a simple problem.
- 10k+ Downloads.
- Play Store Link.

Website Design and Online Presence.

my_location

Coventry - UK

2016

- Designed and launched the website for Charlie's Supermarket. It is a privately owned supermarket with a presence in Coventry for more than 8 years.
- Curated the online presence of the supermarket.