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Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany

• Lead the development and customization of embedded Linux systems, focusing on platforms such as TI TDA2Px and NXP S32R45, ensuring advanced platform configuration.• Spearhead the configuration and enhancement of boot-loaders, like u-boot, and ARM Trusted Firmware (A-TF) across diverse new board designs.• Specialize in the development and alteration of device trees, alongside managing Linux kernel configurations tailored to unique board specifications.• Integrate supplier-provided Linux device drivers into Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various System on Chips (SoCs).• Oversee the creation and maintenance of an extensive collection of Yocto project recipes and layers, incorporating the update from Dunfell to Kirkstone.• Manage the progression and integration of systemd-services within system architectures, ensuring streamlined and efficient system operations.• Act as the principal maintainer and overseer for embedded Linux framework repositories, including kernel and bootloaders, within the meta-smartmicro domain.• Provide critical technical insights during hardware design reviews for Radar sensors, focusing on maintaining design integrity and functionality.• Conduct thorough reviews of PCB layouts and schematics to affirm adherence to design specifications and quality benchmarks.• Enhance user experience by implementing Docker containers for Yocto project builds and executing comprehensive system integration testing.• Gain specialized expertise in setting up automotive Ethernet switches and physical layers, including the NXP sja1105 switch and Marvell PHYs 88Q2110.• Devise a customized system update mechanism, showcasing an innovative approach to system maintenance and reliability.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

• Engineered sophisticated Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms utilizing SWUpdate for robust update management, Hawkbit as a scalable deployment server, and RAUC for secure and reliable firmware installations, ensuring system integrity and uptime.• Enhanced Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) capabilities by integrating PREEMPT_RT patches into Linux, achieving lower latency and greater determinism in time-critical applications.• Developed and maintained complex Kernel Modules and Drivers, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals for optimized hardware interfacing and performance tuning.• Implemented comprehensive log collection and analysis frameworks using CollectD for efficient system statistics gathering and Fluentbit for high-performance log processing, supporting proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting.• Excelled in custom Linux OS development with a focus on embedded systems, utilizing Yocto for highly customizable builds and PetaLinux for FPGA-centric applications, ensuring seamless integration with diverse hardware architectures.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

• Developed firmware for Atmega microcontrollers, optimizing for efficiency and reliability in diverse applications.• Leveraged STM32’s ARM Cortex-M cores for complex embedded solutions, enhancing performance and power management.• Utilized ESP32 for IoT-enabled devices, focusing on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, OTA updates, and real-time processing.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

• Commenced my professional journey at EPTeck, where I engaged in numerous projects as a Hardware and PCB Designer. Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of intricate hardware systems and printed circuit boards, ensuring optimal layout, component selection, and signal integrity.• Tasked with the critical role of hardware diagnostics and testing, employing rigorous methodologies to validate design specifications, assess functionality, and ensure reliability under various operational conditions.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Thesis: A Consensus Algorithm to Improve the Scalability in Blockchain.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science