Wagner Ngandu

I specialize in Development

About

Wagner is an Embedded Engineer knowledgeable and enthusiastic about embedded software, hardware, and electronics engineering, he is passionate about creating innovative technologies that impact society by developing engineering solutions in clean energy and automotive.

Electronic Hardware , Embedded Systems & IoT Engineer.

  • Age: 30
  • Degree: Mobile and Satellite Telecomunications
  • Email: wagngandu@gmail.com
  • Available: Remote Work ,Consulant

I have over seven years of professional experience working for startups in African and European countries working on and leading projects with people in different locations and timezones

Projects in cleantech, meditech & automotive

Work Experience as Senior Engineer

English & French international Languages

Certifications Electronics, software development, IoT, Telecommunications, CCNA, Networking ...

Skills

Electronic Hardware Development 100%
PCB Altium Designer KiCad EasyEDA Power Electronics GSM: sim868,sim7xx STM32F4-F7 AVR-ATMEGA PIC16F-18F-32F ESP32-ESP8266 Ethernet: w5xx-w7xx-enc28j60-Lan75xx Nordic: nRF24L01, nRF52, nRF91 Radiometrix: TX2, RX2, HX1, NTX2 MI & EMC
Embedded Software 90%
C C++ Rust Java FreeRTOS KEIL RTX Zephyr ThreadX Industrial Protocols: CanBus-Modbus(RS485) IoT Protocols: MQTT-CoAP-HTTP-TCP-UDP-AMQP UART(RS232)-I2C-SPI-DMA Embedded Linux (Raspberry,OpenWrt,Baremetal)
IoT Backend Development 75%
Google IoT Core Asure IoT Hub AWS IoT Google Firebase WebSocket Google Cloud IoT MQTT Brokers Node.js REST ,GraphQL API TCP/IP IoT Gateways IoT Secuirty -AES-TLS-HTTPS-MQTTS
Systems Integration 80%
IoT Systems OTA Update Opensource: Souliss-OpenHAB-OpenRemote Industrial Automation HMI (Human Manchine Interface) Energy Monitoring Systems (EMS) Analytic Dashboard PLC: Scada-DCS
Destop Software Development 90%
JAVA SDK - QT/QLM C++ (CrossPlatform) C# WPF (Windows App)

Resume

I am a Senior Hardware Engineer with expertise in embedded systems, IoT, and electronics engineering. Passionate about developing engineering solutions in clean energy, telemetry, and automotive, I have over seven years of professional experience working across African and European countries.

Summary

Wagner Ngandu

Senior Hardware and IoT Engineer with extensive experience in designing and developing embedded systems, IoT solutions, and electronics for various applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and automation.

  • Location: Kampala/Uganda online
  • Phone: +256 786 084413
  • Email: wagngandu@gmail.com

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mobile and Satellite Telecomunications

2015 - 2020

International University Of East Africa

Certification in Industrial Electronics

2009 - 2015

Technology Institute Of Goma (DRC)

Professional Experience

Hardware and Embedded Engineer

2022 - Present

GOGO Electric-V LTD

  • Designed EV charging systems, electronics PCB, and embedded software for next-gen battery management systems.
  • Developed and tested various hardware solutions to enhance the electric vehicle ecosystem.
  • Researched and implemented improvements for hardware performance and quality.
  • Provided technical support, identified root causes, and resolved field issues.

Senior Hardware Engineer

2022 - 2023

Ride-Link LTD

  • Developed and installed GPS/GNSS tracking devices on logistics trucks for real-time monitoring across Africa.
  • Integrated tracking devices with a back-end web application for seamless monitoring and control.
  • Utilized CAN bus technology to remotely read and inject data into vehicle systems.
  • Enabled centralized tracking and fleet management from a control center.
  • Enhanced logistics efficiency through real-time location tracking and diagnostics.

Senior Embedded Engineer

2018 - 2022

Energy Monitoring Systems : Consultant

  • Developed smart electric meters with IoT connectivity for renewable energy systems.
  • Developed IoT-based electric meters integrating PayGo payment systems.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to design high-quality renewable energy solutions.
  • Maintained and optimized hardware and firmware for performance improvements.
  • Created GUI monitoring software for real-time renewable energy tracking.
  • Designed firmware for GPS tracking and remote monitoring of logistics operations.

Tech Lead CoFounder

2018 - Present

VehiSAT

  • Designed and developed GPS tracking solutions for real-time vehicle monitoring and fleet management.
  • Led the development of embedded systems for vehicle telematics, enabling data-driven insights for fleet optimization.
  • Integrated Modbus and CAN bus protocols for seamless communication between vehicle components and monitoring systems.
  • Engineered low-power IoT hardware for vehicle tracking, ensuring efficient data transmission and long battery life.
  • Optimized firmware for GNSS-based navigation and geofencing, improving accuracy in vehicle tracking applications.

Portfolio

Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it. — Henry Royce

Consulant

I provide specialized consulancy services in energy management, hardware design consultancy, and software system integration to meet the diverse needs of modern technology.

Electronics Hardware Design Consultancy

Expert consultancy for Electronics hardware design, ensuring that your solutions are robust, scalable, and tailored to your specific requirements.

Assets Monitoring System Integration

Integrate IoT-based energy monitoring systems like ACREL for efficient energy management. Our expertise extends to smart farming solutions with OpenRemote and smart home/building systems with OpenHAB and Souliss.

Software Backend System Design and Integration

Backend system design and seamless integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation and scalability for your software solutions.

Contact

I look forward to receiving your email regarding projects and discussing how I can contribute to their development.

Address

Uganda/Kampala (East Africa)

WhatsApp Me

+256 786 084413

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