Mark Kimutai Kitur

Mechatronic Engineer with strong specialization in embedded systems, microcontroller firmware, Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) development, and Python for machine learning. Experienced in baremetal C, communication protocols, Machine learning, and ROS2-Humble. Currently developing skills in embedded Linux using Yocto and BitBake. Highly motivated to contribute to radar sensor embedded design, signal-processing and ROS2 application development.

Embedded System Intern at Blink Electric (2026-01 – 2026-03)

Developing an automated pool-table system using ESP32-WROOM microcontroller with secure digital payments integration and hardware actuator control.

• Developing an automated pool-table system using ESP32-WROOM microcontroller
• Implementing secure digital payments integration and interfacing with hardware actuators (servo motors) for table access control
• Programming device logic in C using Platform IO and Arduino IDE
• Using GSM 800 for communication and payment to M-Pesa enabling remote control
• Designing and testing firmware to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and accurate transaction handling
• Collaborating on hardware-software integration, debugging peripheral interfaces, and optimizing system performance for real-world deployments

Attaché at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (2025-02 – 2025-04)

Maintained industrial standby generators, operated HV/LV switchgear, and optimized PLC-controlled baggage handling systems.

• Maintained and tested industrial standby generators up to 2 MVA, ensuring continuous and reliable airport operations
• Operated and serviced HV/LV switchgear, constant current regulators, and ring main units (RMUs) to improve power system reliability
• Repaired, tuned, and optimized PLC- and SCADA-controlled baggage handling systems (conveyors, weighing scales), reducing downtime and improving throughput
• Supported installation, repair, and safety checks of lifts and escalators, ensuring compliance and operational readiness for passenger mobility systems

Data Scientist (Intern) at Data Glacier (2024-04 – 2024-08)

Performed feature engineering, exploratory analysis, and built automated data pipelines with model deployment on cloud platforms.

• Performed feature engineering, exploratory analysis, and pipeline optimization leading to measurable performance gains
• Built automated data ingestion and processing workflows, improving dataset handling efficiency by 10%
• Deployed models on cloud platforms like Heroku and Render to enable scalability
• Collaborated using Git/GitHub workflows, improving documentation, versioning, and teamwork efficiency

B.Sc. in Mechatronic Engineering – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology