Chavda Kartik

Embedded Firmware Engineer with 6+ years of experience in embedded systems, Industrial IoT, Linux-based gateways, and device validation.

Experience includes firmware development, Linux application development, communication protocol integration, system testing, and deployment support for industrial products. Worked on STM32-based devices, RTUs, IoT gateways, wireless monitoring solutions, and smart metering applications throughout the product lifecycle from development and validation to deployment and troubleshooting.

Embedded Firmware Engineer at Cimcon Digital Pvt. Ltd. (2024-12 – Present)

• Develop and maintain firmware for STM32-based Industrial IoT and wireless monitoring devices.
• Integrate sensors and peripherals using UART, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces.
• Support device communication through Linux-based gateways and MQTT-based cloud platforms.
• Participate in feature development, firmware validation, and product release activities.
• Investigate field issues and support troubleshooting during deployment and customer validation.
• Collaborate with hardware, gateway, and cloud teams throughout development and testing phases.

Senior Embedded Application Engineer at Cimcon Digital Pvt. Ltd. (2023-02 – 2024-12)

• Developed Linux user-space applications for Industrial IoT gateway platforms.
• Implemented and validated communication workflows using Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and Ethernet protocols.
• Configured gateway services and supported customer-specific solution requirements.
• Performed protocol troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and deployment support.
• Assisted with system integration, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

Embedded Test Engineer at Cimcon Digital Pvt. Ltd. (2021-08 – 2023-02)

• Performed system-level validation of Industrial IoT gateways, RTUs, and communication devices.
• Tested Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, OPC DA, BLE, and Ethernet interfaces using simulators and PLC devices.
• Prepared test plans, validation environments, and test reports.
• Executed functional, integration, and regression testing activities.
• Worked with development teams to reproduce issues and verify resolutions.

Embedded Firmware Engineer at Smartmeters Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2020-06 – 2021-08)

• Developed firmware for IoT devices using GSM, 4G, and NB-IoT communication technologies.
• Worked on Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and smart metering solutions.
• Integrated communication modules and validated cloud connectivity.
• Evaluated TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, and GPRS communication using AT commands.
• Supported device integration, testing, and field deployment activities.
• Participated in BLE-based device evaluation and proof-of-concept activities.

Master of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Nirma University (2017 – 2019)

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Gujarat Technological University (GTU) (2010 – 2015)