Power electronics engineer

" Embedded Systems and Power Electronics Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and deploying C++ and C firmware for real-time embedded and Linux-based systems. Holds a B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and has led the development of hybrid inverters, high-voltage DC–DC converters, and an EnAccess-funded open-source smart prepaid energy meter, from control algorithm modeling and embedded implementation to HIL testing, validation, and field deployment. Proven record of delivering reliable, industrial-grade energy and automation systems using quality-driven engineering practices. "
Serial No: 1213114

Skills keywords: embedded software, Embedded C/C++, power electronics, pcb designer, electronics engineer, iot solutions
Qualifications:

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Certified

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Certificationn

Personal Information:

I am driven by solving complex engineering problems and turning ideas into reliable, real-world systems. I am inspired by hands-on design, continuous learning, and building technology that improves energy access and industrial reliability. Outside work, I enjoy technical research, prototyping, reading about embedded systems and power electronics, and staying physically active through swimming. I value quality, teamwork, and taking ownership of challenges from concept through delivery.

Management Skills:

Technical Project Planning and Execution

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Hardware–Software Integration Coordination

Requirements Definition and Traceability

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Task Prioritization and Resource Allocation

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

Mentoring and Technical Guidance

Documentation and Knowledge Management

Professional Awards/Accolades:

Led the design and deployment of hybrid inverter systems and high-voltage DC–DC converters, delivering reliable power solutions for residential and commercial energy applications.

Core contributor to the development of an EnAccess-funded open-source smart prepaid energy meter, supporting transparent, scalable energy access initiatives and industry adoption.

Designed and validated industrial-grade embedded control hardware and firmware, from schematic and multi-layer PCB design through board bring-up, HIL testing, and field deployment.

Successfully delivered multiple production-ready embedded systems integrating power electronics, real-time firmware, and industrial communication protocols.

Recognized internally for a quality-driven and proactive engineering approach, improving system reliability, test coverage, and cross-team collaboration.

  • Lead Power electronics engineer
    Powerreev Technologies limited
    2 years, 9 months ( Nov, 2022 - Sep, 2025 )
  • Senior Embedded systems engineer
    First electric
    2 years, 3 months ( Feb, 2025 - Oct, 2022 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: Nigeria
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
Right to work in the following countries: Nigeria
Supplementary Information:

1. Key Projects & Achievements

EnAccess Smart Meter Development: Led firmware and embedded control algorithm development for smart grid-ready energy meters, implementing C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers with FreeRTOS for real-time multitasking. Integrated industrial protocols (Modbus, MQTT, TCP/IP, CoAP) for secure device-to-cloud communication, and performed HIL testing to validate measurement accuracy and system reliability.

Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Inverters: Designed and deployed real-time inverter control algorithms in C++, including modulation, fault handling, and protection features, ensuring stable power conversion and high efficiency under dynamic load conditions.

Distributed Renewable-Powered Irrigation Systems: Developed embedded control algorithms in C/C++ for solar-powered irrigation with sensor feedback loops. Optimized energy efficiency and fault tolerance using MATLAB/Simulink simulations before hardware deployment.

IoT-Enabled Environmental Monitoring Systems: Developed firmware for PIC/STM32 microcontrollers integrating LoRa and BLE modules for long-range telemetry, low-power operation, and secure remote monitoring of distributed sensor nodes.

2. Technical Expertise & Tools

Embedded Firmware & Microcontrollers: PIC, STM32, ESP32, Atmel, Raspberry Pi – real-time C/C++ programming and low-level hardware interfacing.

Power Electronics & Inverter Design: Full-bridge and half-bridge inverters, DC-DC converters, MOSFET/IGBT driver circuits, protection, and modulation algorithms.

IoT & Connectivity: MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, BLE, TCP/IP, secure communication (TLS, AES), cloud/edge integration.

Industrial Protocols: Modbus, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C – robust device communication in smart meters, inverters, and automation systems.

Simulation & Modeling: MATLAB & Simulink for control loop design, inverter dynamics, fault modeling, and pre-deployment validation.

Testing & Verification: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), fault injection, regression analysis, stress testing, and automated Python-based test frameworks.

Software & Development Practices: Git version control, Jira project management, code optimization, structured firmware development, and embedded Linux deployment.

3. Professional Traits & Work Approach

Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality, reliable embedded systems and power electronics solutions.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with expertise in identifying and resolving complex hardware-software interactions.

Adept at cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Experienced in end-to-end embedded system lifecycle, from algorithm design and simulation to firmware development, hardware integration, and system validation.

Continuously learning and integrating emerging technologies in IoT, industrial automation, and renewable energy systems to drive innovation and efficiency.

4. Additional Highlights

Hands-on experience in Linux-based embedded platforms, including system configuration, cross-compilation, and device driver integration.

Proven ability to deliver complex power electronics and IoT-enabled projects on time and within quality standards.

Applied industry best practices for firmware, control algorithm validation, and hardware integration, ensuring maintainability, safety, and compliance with standards.

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