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Verified Expert in Engineering
Embedded Software Developer
Lagos, Nigeria
Toptal member since September 22, 2024
Bio
Rilwan is an embedded software engineer specializing in embedded firmware development using Rust, C, C++, and Python, as well as electronic hardware prototyping and design with tools like KiCad and EAGLE. He is an electrical and electronic engineering graduate passionate about knowledge acquisition and its application in solving engineering problems in society. Rilwan is also experienced in IoT product design and development, utilizing boards such as STM32, ESP32, and ATmega.
Portfolio
Independent Consultant
Embedded Rust, Embedded C++, Embedded C, Embedded Systems, Electronics...
Similie
Embedded C++, Python 3, Embedded C, Embedded Systems
Prunedge
Embedded C++, Embedded C, Embedded Systems, Embedded Linux
Experience
- Linux - 7 years
- Embedded Systems - 7 years
- Embedded C++ - 7 years
- C - 7 years
- Embedded C - 7 years
- Embedded Linux - 4 years
- Embedded Rust - 2 years
- Rust - 2 years
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Linux
The most amazing...
...thing I've done is write firmware for a cutting-edge access control solution featuring an NVIDIA Jetson Nano main board and multiple STM32 auxiliary IO boards.
Work Experience
Embedded Software Engineer
2017 - PRESENT
Independent Consultant
- Consulted independently with clients to design and implement software for embedded devices and systems using Rust, C, and C++ programming languages.
- Took projects from initial requirements to production and commercial deployment, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of software with hardware components.
- Developed clean, efficient code for embedded systems, following best practices and industry standards to ensure high performance and reliability.
Technologies: Embedded Rust, Embedded C++, Embedded C, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Python 3, Rust, PCB, Embedded Linux
Senior Embedded System Engineer
2023 - 2024
Similie
- Designed and developed firmware for IoT monitoring solutions, meeting project requirements and delivering high-quality, reliable code.
- Verified hardware schematics to ensure alignment with firmware specifications, minimizing compatibility issues and improving overall system performance.
- Planned and assigned tasks to team members effectively during the development cycle, ensuring efficient project execution and timely delivery.
Technologies: Embedded C++, Python 3, Embedded C, Embedded Systems
Senior IoT Engineer
2021 - 2024
Prunedge
- Led a team of IoT engineers, overseeing the successful execution of projects and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality IoT solutions.
- Oversaw the design and development of firmware and hardware for an IoT-based energy monitoring system.
- Managed firmware and hardware design and development for a smart educational kit for kids in remote and underserved areas.
Technologies: Embedded C++, Embedded C, Embedded Systems, Embedded Linux
Software Engineer
2022 - 2023
HP Inc
- Developed Linux hardware drivers for a custom Linux distribution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of peripheral devices.
- Brought up custom x86 machine peripherals on a custom Linux distribution, contributing to the system's performance and leading to a fast boot time of around 10 seconds.
- Contributed to a Rust-based user space application to communicate with kernel space drivers, enabling efficient retrieval of device peripheral status.
Technologies: Embedded C, Rust, Embedded Linux
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
2022 - 2023
HID Global
- Created a performant Rust application for handling upstream HTTP requests and commands, such as firmware updates and IO status queries, improving overall system functionality and user experience.
- Developed and maintained a Yocto-based Linux image for the board, including bootloader, kernel, and user space, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility.
- Designed and developed bootloaders, ensuring efficient and secure system boot-up processes.
Technologies: Embedded C++, Embedded C, Rust, Embedded Rust, Embedded Linux
Research & Development Engineer
2020 - 2021
Smartflow Technologies
- Designed and developed firmware for various projects—including automatic tank gauge systems, fuel court controllers, and energy monitoring systems—ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
- Conducted hardware prototyping and testing, identifying and resolving issues to improve product performance and functionality.
- Led testing, research, and development activities, implementing innovative solutions to enhance product capabilities and meet customer requirements.
Technologies: Python 3, Embedded C, Embedded Systems
Experience
Nana-benz
A Linux driver development and hardware enablement project on the x86 platform. It features custom Linux distro development, hardware driver development and enhancement, and user space application development.
Hyphen
An IoT-based emergency monitoring system. The project features an ESP32 master controller and MSP slave device communication over SPI. Multiple sensors connected to the slave device communicate with the master through a transparent protocol implemented during development. The project features peripheral driver development, transparent protocol design and implementation, and firmware updates.
SIG System
An advanced access control system that uses a master-slave architecture featuring an ARM64 board and multiple ARM32 (STM32) boards. The project also features a security access module that handles authentication, secure boot, firmware updates, and authentication handling.
Energy Monitoring System
An IoT-based energy monitoring system. The project features an ESP32-based monitoring system that communicates with downstream sensors over RS-485. Data gathered from the connected sensors are processed and uploaded to the cloud over MQTT. The project features a secure MQTT connection, firmware update, and edge AI.
Smarteye
A project that features an automatic level monitoring system using smart level sensors, fuel court controllers using smart pumps, and flow measurement devices. The Raspberry Pi-based master controller communicates with downstream sensors, gathers data, processes the data, and uploads data to the cloud intermittently. Uploaded data are further processed to make business decisions for customers. The system helps monitor consumption and delivery patterns.
Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure - Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Skills
Languages
Embedded C++, Embedded C, C, Rust, Python 3
Platforms
Linux, Embedded Linux
Other
Embedded Systems, Embedded Rust, Electronics, PCB
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