Embedded Systems Engineer · Riyadh, KSA
MUHAMMAD OWAIS IQBAL MALIK
Building the bridge between hardware and software. From bare-metal firmware on STM32 and nRF9160 to cloud dashboards on AWS — I architect end-to-end embedded solutions that work in the real world.
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Years Experience
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Embedded Platforms
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CGPA / 4.00
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University Medals
EMBEDDED
ENGINEER
ENGINEER
BLE GATT
LTE-M
AWS EC2
nRF9160
STM32
LoRa
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Experience
Palmlabs
Embedded Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nov 2024 – Present
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▸ Car Tracker
- Developed and deployed robust FOTA protocol using QuecOpen SDK for secure firmware updates via HTTP
- Designed BLE Configurator (PC & mobile) for real-time device configuration via custom GATT services
- Integrated BLE, GPS and LTE modules; architected cloud dashboard and backend on AWS for monitoring
- Optimized memory usage and power consumption; field-tested wireless performance and OTA functionality
▸ LoRa-Based System (Confidential)
- Architected end-to-end embedded solution using ATSAME70 MCU for long-range low-power communication
- Developed custom protocol between embedded device and LoRa modules
- Integrated sensors, actuators, display units; managed real-time scheduling and error-recovery
▸ Pet Tracker
- Designed system architecture for GPS-enabled Pet Tracker using Nordic nRF9160 SiP module
- Developed firmware for LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity via embedded SIM, integrated GPS and cloud transmission
- Delivered design documentation for LTE/GPS initialization and low-power IoT tracking workflows
Palmlabs
Systems Administrator
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nov 2024 – Present
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▸ Cloud Infrastructure & Server Management
- Administering and maintaining AWS EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and IAM policies for production IoT backend workloads
- Managing GCP infrastructure for device telemetry ingestion, storage, and analytics pipelines
- Configuring Linux servers (Ubuntu), setting up reverse proxies, firewalls, and VPNs for secure device-to-cloud communication
- Monitoring system health, automating deployments via scripts, and maintaining 99%+ uptime for cloud-connected embedded devices
Northern Mountains Contracting
IT Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 2024 – Nov 2025
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▸ IT Infrastructure & ERP
- Participated in IT systems assessment and readiness analysis for ERP rollout
- Managed server infrastructure, storage, network capacity and corporate website
- Handled digital platforms including PetroApp, Tawasal, and Etimad
Cedrus Group
Web Developer (Intern)
Abbottabad, Pakistan
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
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▸ Web Development
- Developed UI components and full websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; built reusable code libraries
- Applied best practices in accessibility, performance optimization; debugged and troubleshot web apps
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Skills
Languages
C
C++
Python
Verilog HDL
MATLAB
MySQL
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Embedded Platforms
STM32
nRF9160
ESP32
ATSAME70
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
BeagleBone
EC200U
Communication
BLE (GATT)
LTE-M
NB-IoT
GPS
LoRa
UART
SPI
I2C
Cloud & Web
AWS EC2/S3
GCP
FOTA
REST APIs
SQL/MySQL
Tools & IDEs
Atmel Studio
MPLAB
Arduino IDE
nRF Connect SDK
Jira
AutoCAD
Proteus
Ubuntu
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Projects
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🏅 Gold Medal Project
Brain-Controlled Wheelchair
Mind-controlled wheelchair using SVM & KNN ML algorithms on biosignals. Raspberry Pi + Arduino + motor drivers with a real-time Tkinter GUI.
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🧠 Skills & Tech
🏅 Final Year — Gold Medal
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Hand Gesture Controlled Car
Motion-responsive robotic car driven by accelerometer hand gestures. Signal processing & motor control via Arduino and wireless RF modules.
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🤖 Skills & Tech
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FSM 4-Lane Traffic Light Controller
Four-lane traffic light controller in Verilog HDL using a Finite State Machine. Clock-driven timing, async reset, and a full testbench for simulation.
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🚦 Skills & Tech
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Bank Management System
Console C++ app with manager & client roles — account CRUD, deposits, withdrawals, binary file persistence and Caesar Cipher encryption.
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🏦 Skills & Tech
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Online Food Ordering System
Database-driven food ordering web app with categorised menu, keyword search, image display, and full order management backed by MySQL.
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🍽️ Skills & Tech
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GitHub
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Engineering
Hitec University · 2020 – 2024
3.59
CGPA / 4.00
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Awards
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Gold Medalist
Hitec University
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Silver Medalist
Hitec University
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Licenses & Certifications
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Coursera · DeepLearning.AI
Issued 2023
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Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
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Machine LearningPythonSVMLinear RegressionLogistic Regression
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Coursera · DeepLearning.AI
Issued 2023
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Google AI
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Artificial IntelligenceBrainstormingBusiness CommunicationContent CreationData Analysis
Data ManipulationMachine Learning
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Coursera · DeepLearning.AI
Issued 2023
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Introduction to Git and GitHub
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Continuous IntegrationSoftware VersioningVersion ControlGitHubIssue Tracking
Git (Version Control System)
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Coursera · EDUCBA
Issued 2025
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Embedded Systems using C
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MicroarchitectureEmbedded SoftwareDebuggingData StructuresComputer ArchitectureSystem Programming
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Coursera · EDUCBA
Issued 2026
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Embedded C Programming Essentials
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ElectronicsElectronic HardwareDev EnvironmentSoftware Dev Tools
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Open To
Roles where I'd hit the ground running
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Embedded Systems Engineer
Firmware development, bare-metal C/C++, RTOS, peripheral drivers, BLE/LTE/GPS/LoRa integration on STM32, nRF9160, ATSAME70 and more.
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Cloud / Systems Administrator
Managing AWS EC2/S3, GCP, Linux servers, IAM, VPNs, and cloud-to-device pipelines. Comfortable owning infrastructure for embedded IoT backends.
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IoT Solutions Engineer
End-to-end IoT product development — from MCU firmware to cloud dashboards. Proven with real-world Car Tracker and Pet Tracker deployments.
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DevOps / Firmware Release Engineer
OTA/FOTA pipeline design, firmware CI/CD, versioning, and automated deployment over HTTP/MQTT — bridging embedded dev and cloud ops.
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RF / Wireless Systems Engineer
Deep hands-on experience with BLE GATT, LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRa, GPS. Protocol design, antenna testing, and field validation under real-world conditions.
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Technical Solutions Architect
Designing full-stack embedded solutions — hardware selection, firmware architecture, cloud integration, and client-facing technical documentation.
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Contact
Open to roles in embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, and IoT solutions. Whether it's firmware on the chip, pipelines in the cloud, or the full stack in between — let's build something that actually ships.
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Email
owais1.iqbal@mail.com
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Phone
+966 539 217 440
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LinkedIn
owais-malik63
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Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia