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Registration: 07.06.2025

C. Benedict Busole Cibalinda

Specialization: Embedded Systems Engineer
— Driven by a passion for embedded systems, with a good understanding of hardware systems, hands-on experience in firmware development (for ESP32, STM32, Atmel), schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up. — A strong team player and leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments with results driven goals. — Adept at developing high-performance software and APIs using Python (Django) and go, bridging the gap between hardware and robust applications. — Solid background in developing robust firmware to control hardware systems.
— Driven by a passion for embedded systems, with a good understanding of hardware systems, hands-on experience in firmware development (for ESP32, STM32, Atmel), schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up. — A strong team player and leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments with results driven goals. — Adept at developing high-performance software and APIs using Python (Django) and go, bridging the gap between hardware and robust applications. — Solid background in developing robust firmware to control hardware systems.

Portfolio

Smart Medication Cap System

● A smart capsule used to include on top of existing medical bottles. ● The mobile app displays real-time pill count, allows manual inventory adjustment, and maintains dosage schedules.

Real time notification system in Go

● A real time notification system in Go for a mobile app.

Custom Quadcopter

● Designed and built a complete quadcopter system, custom PCB design and flight controller integrating multiple sensors. ● Implemented all communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI) for sensor integration including GPS, IMU and barometers. ● Generated manufacturing files (Gerber, ODB++) and assembly drawings. ● Designed and fabricated the quadcopter frame and mechanical components with attention to aerodynamic properties and sensor placement. ● Integrated USB-C interface, power distribution network, and debug headers.

Skills

Embedded Systems
Embedded C
STM32 / Atmel / ESP32 microcontrollers
Cadence Allegro PCB
OrCAD Capture
HDL Schematic
Altium Designer
KiCad
Multi-layer boards
RF Layout
High-Speed Digital Design
Mixed-Signal Layout
Python
Bash
Basic scripting
Go
MATLAB
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Altium Designer
OpenCV
Java
C#
C / C++

Work experience

Lead Hardware Engineer
05.2022 - 02.2025 |Techy8 Company
STM32, ESP32, GSM/GPRS/Wifi/bluetooth/LTE Modules, Pluma, Cadence, Altium Designer
● Developed firmware for embedded systems interfacing with GPS, IMU, and temperature sensors. ● Developed and verified footprints and schematic symbols in accordance with IPC. ● Generated board manufacturing deliverables (Gerber, drill, ODB++, fab notes) for complex boards with wireless communication modules (ESP32). ● Developed and maintained test automation scripts in Python and Bash. ● Created sensor networks using I2C, SPI, UART and Bluetooth protocols for IoT applications and used Pluma to test protocol functionalities. ● Conducted code reviews, testing and debugging of firmware and system integration with soft teams either at the low level or mobile application level. ● Communicated technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders. Notable Projects: 1. Custom Quadcopter. ● Designed and built a complete quadcopter system, custom PCB design and flight controller integrating multiple sensors. ● Implemented all communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI) for sensor integration including GPS, IMU and barometers. ● Generated manufacturing files (Gerber, ODB++) and assembly drawings. ● Designed and fabricated the quadcopter frame and mechanical components with attention to aerodynamic properties and sensor placement. ● Integrated USB-C interface, power distribution network, and debug headers. 2. Smart Medication Cap System PCB with RF + High-Speed Digital Interfaces. ● Designed firmware integrating GPS, temperature, and motion sensors. ● Designed a 4-layer compact sensor node PCB integrating ESP32, IMU (SPI/I2C), and analog temperature sensor. ● Applied RF layout principles and managed impedance-controlled traces using Constraint Manager. ● Reviewed layout with DRC tools and coordinated with manufacturer for board prototyping. 3. Car Plate Number Vision Recognition System. ● Developed firmware for camera integration and image processing. ● Implemented multi-thread programming for sensor data processing. ● Created interfaces between hardware sensors and recognition algorithms.
Hardware System Engineer
03.2021 - 04.2022 |Ventspur Company
STM32, Embedded C, I2C, SPI, UART, Bluetooth LE, PIR Sensors, MathWorks ThingsSpeak, PIR Sensors
● Designed hardware systems for smart meters with integrated sensors for real-time data collection with IoT platforms. ● Collaborated with PCB designers and electrical engineers to design and validate 4-layer boards using Cadence Allegro PCB Editor. ● Conducted system debugging of firmware, improving efficiency of smart meter communications by 20%. ● Supported integration of mechanical and electrical designs during ECAD-MCAD data exchange. ● Created documents specifying system requirements to help building product with better quality and industry standards. ● Integrated and calibrated multiple sensor types (barometric, gyroscope, temperature) into cohesive navigation systems. ● Created custom circuits and embedded software in both bare metal and RTOS environments.
Computer Engineer
10.2020 - 03.2021 |Intellect Company
Embedded C, Atmel AVR, FreeRTOS, OpenCV, Python, C#, Java
● Assisted in hardware testing and verification for smart meter sensor systems. ● Contributed to firmware development for embedded systems under senior engineer supervision. ● Performed data collection and analysis from sensor networks to validate system performance. ● Supported hardware integration for electronic devices and smart meters. ● Documented test procedures and results for sensor calibration processes.

Educational background

Computer Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
2016 - 2021
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

Languages

FrenchProficientEnglishProficient