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SYSTEM BOOTING
COMPUTER ENGINEERING · ITU LAHORE

Muhammad Raza Mukhtar.

Building embedded firmware
18Engineering Projects
5Domains Spanned
6Core Competencies
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Lahore, PKEst. 2024
Profile

I build the full stack — from silicon to conversation.

I'm a Computer Engineering student at Information Technology University, Lahore, and a software-first builder who's just as comfortable down at the metal. My work spans two things that don't usually sit in the same portfolio: AI-driven software — chatbots, voice automation, workflow systems — and embedded/computer-architecture engineering, from STM32 firmware to processor simulation in SimpleScalar and RISC-V pipeline design.

What connects the two is the same underlying instinct: I want to know what a system is actually doing, whether that's a cache miss or a webhook payload. I don't treat "software" and "hardware" as separate tracks — they're both just systems, and the discipline of debugging one sharpens the other. I'd rather be the engineer who can trace a race condition in an AI pipeline in the morning and a UART timing issue in the afternoon.

Going forward, I'm looking for software engineering, AI/automation engineering, or full-stack roles where I can keep shipping real systems — with my embedded and architecture background as a genuine differentiator, not the whole story.

Professionally, I spent from July 2025 to April 2026 at ByteForce IT Solutions as a Web & Automation Developer, where I designed and deployed conversational AI systems — chatbots handling customer support and order queries, AI voice/calling bots automating outbound and inbound calls, and n8n pipelines connecting websites, CRMs, and messaging platforms so businesses could stop doing repetitive work by hand. I also built and shipped WordPress and WooCommerce sites end-to-end, from theming to performance tuning.

AI chatbots & conversational systems Workflow automation (n8n) Full-stack web development Cross-layer systems thinking
AI Chatbots & Conversational Systems
Designing and deploying LLM-backed chatbots for customer support and lead handling.
AI Voice & Calling Automation
Automated inbound/outbound calling bots combining speech, LLMs and telephony APIs.
Workflow Automation (n8n)
Connecting websites, CRMs and messaging platforms into automated, no-code pipelines.
Web Development
WordPress and WooCommerce builds — theming, plugin integration and performance tuning.
Python Programming
Scripting, automation tooling and API integration work across client projects.
API & Systems Integration
Wiring webhooks, REST APIs and third-party services into reliable end-to-end systems.
Embedded Systems & Firmware
STM32 peripheral config, UART/RS485, interrupts, EEPROM logging.
Computer Architecture
Cache hierarchy, branch prediction, pipeline & ILP analysis.
Analog & Digital Circuits
BJT/op-amp design, K-map minimization, MOSFET switching.
Software Architecture
OOP, design patterns, DSA, modular C++ / Qt systems.
Scientific Computing
MATLAB DSP pipelines, feature engineering, SVM classification.
Automation & Workflow
n8n pipelines, Python report automation, WordPress/WooCommerce.
Track Record

Professional Experience.

Paid and internship work, applying the same engineering discipline to real deliverables.

Apr 2026 — Present
DVO
Coca-Cola
  • — Serving as DVO at Coca-Cola, working with KRT Traders, an authorized Coca-Cola distribution partner.
  • — Coordinating daily delivery routes and order fulfillment across retail outlets to maintain consistent product availability.
  • — Managing on-ground distribution operations, from stock handling to retailer relationship coordination.
Distribution Operations
Jul 2025 — Apr 2026
Web & Automation Developer
ByteForce IT Solutions · Part-time
  • — Built and configured WordPress/WooCommerce sites and e-commerce solutions for clients.
  • — Implemented chatbot automation and n8n-based AI workflow integrations for business websites.
  • — Assisted in AI voice/calling automation setup and testing for client solutions.
WordPressWooCommercen8nAutomation
Jun 2025 — Jul 2025
Engineering Intern
SPIE Collaboration · CISS Global · Remote
  • — Built a unified control system merging Brightfield and Digital Holographic Microscopy into a single-click interface.
  • — Programmed and configured the microcontroller layer for synchronized microscope automation.
  • — Contributed to system testing, workflow automation, and technical documentation.
Embedded SystemsOptical InstrumentationAutomation
Academic Background

Education.

Formal study, grounded by the same hands-on systems work shown throughout this site.

2024 — 2028
BSc Computer Engineering
Information Technology University (ITU), Lahore
  • — Currently completing 2nd year of a 4-year Computer Engineering program.
  • — Coursework and project work concentrated in computer architecture, digital logic, embedded systems and data structures & algorithms.
Computer ArchitectureDigital LogicEmbedded SystemsDSA
Beyond Engineering

Leadership & Memberships.

Organizations I contribute to outside the lab.

ID: NPC-600175
Member
National Peace Council — Government of Pakistan
  • — Participates in a national civic body focused on peacebuilding initiatives and community engagement.
ID: 26-MP-3044
Member
Pakistan Youth Parliament
  • — Engages in youth policy discourse and simulated legislative proceedings representing student perspectives.
ID: 5386525
Member
SPIE — International Society for Optics and Photonics
  • — Affiliated with the global professional society for optics and photonics, connected to SPIE's CISS Global engineering internship.
Capability Map

Tools I reach for.

Grouped by the layer of the stack each tool operates on — hardware up to application.

Languages
6 SKILLS
CC++PythonAssembly (ARM Cortex-M)MATLABHTML / CSS
AI & Automation
6 SKILLS
n8nLLM / API IntegrationChatbot DevelopmentVoice & Calling AutomationWebhook AutomationWhatsApp / Messenger APIs
Web Development
5 SKILLS
WordPressWooCommerceResponsive ThemingPlugin IntegrationPerformance Optimization
Core Competencies
5 SKILLS
OOPData Structures & AlgorithmsSystem Design & ArchitectureDesign Patterns (Singleton, MVC)Algorithm Design & Optimization
Embedded & Hardware
8 SKILLS
STM32 (CubeMX, CubeIDE)GPIO & Peripheral ConfigUART / RS485 InterfacingInterrupt & Timer HandlingEEPROM StorageSensor IntegrationRelay ControlArduino IDE
Computer Architecture
6 SKILLS
Superscalar Processor DesignCache Hierarchy OptimizationBranch PredictionInstruction-Level ParallelismPipeline AnalysisSimpleScalar Simulation
Digital Logic & Electronics
8 SKILLS
Combinational & Sequential DesignK-Map MinimizationEncoders / DecodersMultiplexersBJT Amplifier DesignOp-Amp Comparator CircuitsMOSFET Switching (IRF540)Voltage Regulation (LM317)
Simulation & Modelling
5 SKILLS
NI MultisimProteus Design SuiteTinkercadSimpleScalarMATLAB (interp2, Numerical Methods)
Protocols & Communication
5 SKILLS
UARTRS485Serial Packet DesignSCADA Master–Slave ArchitectureCOM-Port Communication
Tools & Platforms
6 SKILLS
VS CodeQt CreatorDraw.ioWSLLinux CLIGit
Data & Storage
3 SKILLS
JSON-Based Persistent StorageEEPROM Non-Volatile StorageFile-Based Data Management
Security
3 SKILLS
ISO 27001:2022ISMS FundamentalsRisk Assessment & Controls
Selected Work

Engineering Projects.

A collection of systems spanning AI & automation, embedded firmware, computer architecture, software engineering, and analog electronics.

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Computer Architecture
Superscalar Processor Simulation & Optimization

A quantitative architecture study using SimpleScalar to optimize cache, branch prediction and pipeline design under a strict 512-byte hardware budget.

9/10
SimpleScalarCCache DesignBranch Prediction
expert
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Computer Architecture
5-Stage Pipelined RISC-V Processor

A 32-bit RISC-V CPU rebuilt from single-cycle to a fully pipelined 5-stage datapath in Verilog HDL, with hazard-safe forwarding and stalling.

9/10
Verilog HDLRTL DesignRISC-VHazard Detection
expert
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AI / Machine Learning
EEG Sleep Stage Classifier (SVM)

An end-to-end MATLAB pipeline classifying real clinical EEG epochs into five sleep stages at 92.6% accuracy.

9/10
MATLABSVMECOCSignal Processing
advanced
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Embedded Systems
SCADA Smart Home Monitoring & Control

An industrial-style SCADA master-slave network over RS485, with EEPROM-backed historical logging surviving power loss.

8/10
Embedded CRS485UARTEEPROM
advanced
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Software Engineering
DistribuTrack Pro — Distribution Management System

An enterprise-modeled distribution management platform with a Qt GUI and JSON persistence, scoring top 5% in academic evaluation.

8/10
C++QtJSONOOP
advanced
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Software Engineering
RentWise — Smart Rental & Resource Management

A rental management platform using the Gale–Shapley stable matching algorithm to fairly pair tenants with properties.

7/10
C++DSAGale-ShapleyOOP
advanced
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Research
ECG Signal Processing & Abnormality Detection

A biomedical DSP pipeline turning raw clinical ECG recordings into heart-rate estimates and rule-based abnormality classification.

7/10
MATLABDSPBiomedical SignalsFeature Engineering
advanced
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AI & Automation
Multi-Channel AI Support Chatbot

An LLM-backed chatbot handling customer support and order queries across business websites, built for real ByteForce clients.

7/10
n8nLLM IntegrationWebhooksChatbot Development
advanced
Image pending — assets/projects/ai-calling-bot.jpg
AI & Automation
AI Voice & Calling Automation Bot

An automated inbound/outbound voice calling system combining speech, LLM reasoning and telephony automation for client outreach.

7/10
n8nSpeech-to-TextText-to-SpeechLLM Integration
intermediate
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Research
StockPulse — Financial Signal Analysis

FFT/FIR-based denoising and automated trend detection applied to real AAPL price time-series.

6/10
MATLABFFTFIR FilteringTime-Series
intermediate
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Embedded Systems
Smart Sensor–Actuator Control System

A deterministic real-time sensing-to-actuation loop on STM32F4, driven entirely by timers and interrupts.

6/10
STM32F4TimersInterruptsKeil MDK
intermediate
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AI & Automation
n8n Business Workflow Automation Suite

A set of n8n pipelines connecting client websites, CRMs and messaging platforms to remove repetitive manual work.

6/10
n8nWorkflow AutomationAPI IntegrationWebhooks
intermediate
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Software Engineering
SmartDineX — Restaurant Operations Automation

A C++ system automating restaurant workflows end-to-end, from order intake through kitchen sequencing to delivery.

5/10
C++File HandlingModular Design
intermediate
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Electronics
AudioGainX — Common-Emitter Preamplifier

A low-noise BJT preamplifier engineered for stable gain across the full audio band, validated against oscilloscope measurement.

5/10
Analog ElectronicsBJT BiasingMultisimProteus
intermediate
Image pending — assets/projects/flowlogic.jpg
Electronics
FlowLogic — Molasses Tank Digital Controller

A K-map-minimized combinational controller managing industrial tank outlet logic with built-in fault detection.

5/10
Digital LogicK-MapProteusMultisim
intermediate
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Web Development
Client E-Commerce Website Builds

WordPress and WooCommerce websites built end-to-end for real clients — theming, plugin integration and performance tuning.

5/10
WordPressWooCommerceWeb DevelopmentPerformance Optimization
intermediate
Image pending — assets/projects/thermocontrolx.jpg
Electronics
ThermoControlX — Analog Temperature Regulator

A closed-loop analog temperature controller using thermistor sensing and MOSFET-driven bidirectional actuation.

4/10
Analog ElectronicsLM741MOSFETMultisim
intermediate
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Electronics
SmartSwitch Logic — Combinational Device Controller

A purely combinational 8-key smart-home appliance controller with safety interlocks — no flip-flops allowed.

4/10
Digital LogicEncoders/DecodersMUXProteus
intermediate
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Research
GridMorph — Complex Grid Transformation

A MATLAB visualization of how the complex map w = z² + z warps a uniform spatial grid in real time.

4/10
MATLABComplex AnalysisVisualization
intermediate
Image pending — assets/projects/thermogridx.jpg
Research
ThermoGridX — High-Res Thermal Field Reconstruction

A 2D-interpolation pipeline upsampling coarse temperature sensor data into a 10× higher-resolution thermal map.

4/10
MATLABinterp2Numerical Methods
beginner
Image pending — assets/projects/solarchargex.jpg
Electronics
SolarChargeX — Analog Solar Battery Charger

A fully analog, low-cost solar battery charger regulating a stable ~6V output for off-grid use.

3/10
Analog ElectronicsLM317Multisim
beginner
Image pending — assets/projects/autolux.jpg
Electronics
AutoLux — Smart LED Street Light Controller

An automatic dusk-to-dawn LED street light controller switching purely on ambient light via an LDR and MOSFET.

3/10
Analog ElectronicsLDRMOSFETMultisim
Credentials

Certifications.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp — ISO 27001:2022
Information Technology University × Meraal Cyber Security

ISMS fundamentals, risk assessment and security controls, ISO 27001:2022 standards, cybersecurity governance, and real-world security scenarios.

+ Next certificate
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