Khader Afeez

About Khader Afeez

I am an Embedded Systems Engineer with over 1.5 years of professional experience, strengthened by multiple award-winning academic projects. I bring expertise in Embedded C, RTOS, and advanced PCB design, helping companies transform concepts into reliable, manufacturable embedded solutions. My work has powered innovative products, including a solar-powered desalination system recognized as one of the Top 20 innovations by the Karnataka government.I’ve contributed across the full hardware and firmware lifecycle, from low-level driver development in C/C++ for ESP32 and ARM microcontrollers to schematic design and multi-layer PCB layouts in KiCad. At Drift Pure Innovation, I led the embedded development of HelioJal, achieving 80% salt rejection and over 10 liters of potable water per day using 100% renewable energy. During my internship, I honed my firmware development and PCB testing skills, while my engineering projects included a vibration energy harvester that won 1st place at a state-level hackathon and a smart pesticide sprayer that secured a ₹1.25 Lakh grant.What excites me most is designing embedded products that blend hardware and software to solve real-world challenges in energy, automation, and IoT. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I can push the boundaries of embedded design and see my ideas come to life. Outside of work, I’m an avid runner, which fuels the focus and persistence I bring to every project.

Experience

1. Design Engineer

   Yenepoya Technology Incubator

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering