Abdullah Jan

Results-driven Electronics & IoT Hardware Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design, IoT device deployment, hardware troubleshooting, and SCADA/industrial monitoring systems. Proven ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA), diagnose firmware and connectivity issues across GPS, GSM/LTE, and serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN Bus), and collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams. Experienced in large-scale field deployments of IoT sensor networks and power monitoring infrastructure.

Adept at technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and system integration testing. Eager to leverage deep hardware expertise in an L3/L4 support engineering capacity to drive system reliability and performance improvements.

Hardware Design & Development Engineer (IoT & Embedded Systems) - Centre of Intelligent Systems and Network Research (CiSNR) - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2024-02)

• Led hardware system design, integration, and field deployment of IoT-based power monitoring devices across 30+ industrial sites.
• Performed hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) of embedded hardware, firmware, and connectivity failures in deployed IoT systems.
• Calibrated and commissioned GSM/LTE modules, GPS receivers, current transformers, high-current relays, and IoT sensors — ensuring reliable data transmission and measurement accuracy.
• Configured and validated communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, and Modbus RTU for inter-device and cloud connectivity.
• Collaborated with firmware and embedded systems teams to diagnose sensor data anomalies, serial communication faults, and power subsystem failures.
• Supported SCADA system deployment and real-time energy monitoring infrastructure for GIZ-funded smart grid projects.
• Developed and maintained technical documentation including wiring schematics, installation guides, calibration logs, and field troubleshooting reports.
• Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during installation and maintenance of power systems and IoT equipment.
• Provided on-site technical escalation support, making critical decisions to resolve hardware/firmware issues during live deployments.
• Mentored junior team members on hardware assembly, sensor integration, and protocol configuration best practices.

BS - Electronics Engineering - University of Peshawar (2020 - 2024)