Mohamed Sherif

Cairo, Egypt

01113356893

mohamedsh561@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Embedded Systems & Hardware Engineer with end-to-end expertise delivering connected IoT products — from architecture and multi-layer PCB design to bare-metal firmware development, hardware bring-up, and field deployment. Proven track record leading enterprise R&D, low-level reverse engineering, overseas ODM/OEM vendor customization, and technical presales across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Currently building an independent BLE zone-intelligence platform (Lantern) toward becoming a solution provider in the space.

Education

BSC in Mechatronics Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University

Graduation Project:Swarm Bricklaying Robot
  • Design the mobility system controlled by AVR, 4 stepper motors with 4 drivers, the system has a Lidar to navigate
  • Design the brick storage and bricklaying mechanism controlled by AVR, 4 stepper motors and endstops
  • Design elevating system controlled by AVR, 4 stepper motors
  • Manage communication between each AVR through Raspberry pi 4 as a master controller
Courses:
  • Embedded Systems Diploma under the supervision of Engineer Mohamed Tarek
  • AUTOSAR Software Design Course under the supervision of Engineer Mohamed Tarek
  • ARM Architecture Course under the supervision of Engineer Mohamed Tarek
  • CISCO CCNA
  • CISCO IOT
  • CISCO + Python institute: Python essential
  • Schneider PLC Solution
  • Python for everybody: university of Michigan

Skills

  • Embedded Firmware & OS: :Embedded C, C++, Bare-metal Drivers, ARM Cortex-M, AVR, ESP32, STM32, NXP, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux
  • Protocols & Wireless: :BLE/GATT (NimBLE), RF/PTT, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, ADC, MQTT, GSM, GPS, NFC
  • Hardware & PCB Design: :Multi-layer PCB Layout, Schematic Capture, RF Routing, Board Bring-up, Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Eagle, Siemens PADS
  • Simulation & Test Tools: :Proteus, Multisim, ModelSim, MATLAB & Simulink, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers
  • Additional Skills: :Technical Presales, ODM/OEM Vendor Management, System Architecture Proposals, Problem-Solving, Code Optimization, Collaboration, Leadership

Career Path

United Egypt

Sep 2024 - Present

Embedded Systems & Firmware Consultant

Primary employer delivering multi-discipline engineering spanning firmware development, hardware qualification, system integration, and presales, staffed across client engagements including UMA – Ultimate Key, RF Communication Hardware & Firmware Contract, Nasam Technology & Saudi Tracking Solution (STS), and Soft Sprint in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Lantern

Oct 2025 - Present

Founder & Lead Engineer

Independent venture developing a commercial BLE-based real-time location and zone-tracking platform for industrial and marine sites, run alongside the primary role at United Egypt.

Egyptian Armed Forces

Apr 2023 - Jun 2024

Military Service

Completed mandatory military service obligation.

References

Available upon request.