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Martin Mwiti
Embedded Systems Engineer
martin.mwiti.n@gmail.comgithub.com/Kneatrumwww.linkedin.com/in/martin-mwiti-njue
Experience
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
2022 — Present
Independent / Contract
- Designed STM32 and Nordic-based controllers for industrial and agricultural clients
- Owned schematic, PCB layout, FreeRTOS/Zephyr firmware, and field bring-up
- Established documentation standards covering architecture, faults, and commissioning
Firmware Engineer
2019 — 2022
Product engineering team
- Delivered device drivers, bootloaders, and OTA update paths for connected products
- Reduced field failure rate through improved brownout handling and diagnostics
- Collaborated with mechanical and manufacturing partners on DFM constraints
Electronics Engineer
2016 — 2019
Hardware lab
- Prototyped sensor interfaces, power supplies, and communication boards
- Supported validation: EMI pre-scan, thermal, and HALT-style stress testing
Education
B.Sc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University
2012 — 2016
Skills
Embedded SystemsFirmware (C/C++)PCB DesignRTOSDevice DriversPythonZephyrLinuxIoTSystem Architecture
Projects
- Industrial Valve Controller — STM32G4, FreeRTOS, CAN
- Hydroponics Control System — ESP32, Zephyr, Raspberry Pi
- BLE Industrial Sensor Node — nRF52840, multi-year battery design
Certifications & Learning
- Embedded Linux development (professional coursework)
- IPC / PCB design best practices (self-directed + production experience)
- Zephyr RTOS project experience across Nordic and ESP platforms