About
Shakil Tanvir
- Vice President · Cybernetics Hi-Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
- Technical Lead, Power and Energy · Spectrum Engineering Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Founder · Creative Factory
I’m an engineering leader who builds hardware products for the real world. I lead smart grid product development at Spectrum Engineering, I led firmware for a military EOD robot used in UN operations, I built secure crypto hardware, and I delivered a production gamepad for a Japanese client. I’m also the founder of Creative Factory, an IoT and embedded R&D venture serving clients worldwide.
Roles
Experience
Technical Lead, Power and Energy
Mar 2024 – Present
Spectrum Engineering Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd.
Driving innovation in smart energy systems and overseeing embedded R&D for large-scale national projects.
- Led the transition into the Smart Energy industry, developing firmware for advanced energy meters with STS (Standard Transfer Specification) and DLMS/COSEM standards.
- Designed and implemented communication protocols for Data Concentrator Units (DCU), Head End Systems (HES), and Meter Data Management (MDM) software.
- Directed hardware and software integration across metering ecosystems, ensuring secure and scalable operation.
- Served as Technology Head for embedded systems and Technical Advisor for the ROV team, ensuring the platform reached operational stability.
- Managed and mentored a cross-functional embedded systems team delivering production-grade smart energy and automation solutions.
Vice President
Present
Cybernetics Hi-Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Lead Embedded System Engineer
Dec 2023 – Feb 2024
Spectrum Engineering Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd. / Cybernetics Hi-Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Architected communication and control firmware for the defence client's Robotics platform (EOD/Surveillance ROV).
- Designed and implemented a custom RS485 multi-node communication protocol to coordinate motors, sensors, and actuators across the ROV.
- Protocol work was published in ICCIT 2024, showcasing novel approaches to robust field robotics communication.
- Integrated motor drivers, controllers, actuators, and wireless modules into a unified embedded system with real-time synchronization.
- Worked directly with defense stakeholders; the project was officially recognized by the defence client.
- 4 units delivered for operational deployment — used in United Nations operations and delivered to an overseas defence client.
- Delivered firmware architecture ensuring field reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware Developer)
Apr 2023 – Dec 2023
THT-Space Electrical Company Ltd.
Developed and optimized firmware for high-volume Grozzi-brand thermal printers using RISC-V MCUs at Nilphamari EPZ.
- Engineered firmware for globally distributed Grozzi-brand printers with USB, Bluetooth, BLE, and Wi-Fi interfaces using JL Technology RISC-V SoCs.
- Designed and implemented ESC/POS and CPCL protocol support across multiple printhead configurations.
- Built power management firmware for stable performance under variable manufacturing loads.
- Troubleshot production issues and optimized firmware for mass manufacturing in a CKD factory environment.
- Collaborated closely with hardware and production teams to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery at scale.
Trainee Engineer (IoT Solutions)
Nov 2022 – Mar 2023
ADN Telecom Ltd.
Developed IoT-based monitoring systems for data centers and corporate clients with focus on secure protocols and networking.
- Worked on Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) integrating sensors with MQTT, HTTPS, TCP/IP, and SNMP protocols.
- Developed and deployed IoT monitoring solutions in data centers and Points of Presence (PoPs).
- Collaborated with the Network Operations Center (NOC) team to troubleshoot and optimize IoT deployments.
- Contributed to corporate networking projects by designing secure and scalable IoT monitoring infrastructure.
Founder & CEO
2022 – Present
Creative Factory
Founded an R&D and EdTech initiative focused on embedded systems, robotics, IoT, and engineering education.
- Founded Creative Factory as an R&D and EdTech initiative connecting real product development with engineering education.
- Mentored 30+ engineers and interns through structured STM32-focused embedded systems training programs.
- Built a practical engineering ecosystem producing project-based learning experiences in embedded, robotics, and IoT.
- Designed and delivered technical training curriculum bridging theory with hands-on hardware and firmware practice.
Ventures
What I am building on my own
Creative Factory
R&D venture for IoT and embedded products. A 64-product catalog built on a shared CL-CORE v2.0 PCB platform, and contract freelance projects for the last three years.
Open to partners and investors for these products. Partner with me.
Education
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2017–2022
Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST)
Thesis: Extremely Ultra Flattened Negative Dispersion SPAH-PCF for Employing RDC (CGPA 3.15/4.00). Graduated top of final year.
Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
2013–2016
Saidpur Govt. Technical School & College
SSC GPA: 5.00/5.00, HSC GPA: 5.00/5.00
Toolbox
MCUs & Platforms
Protocols
Smart Energy / AMI
Security
RTOS & Linux
Recognition
Awards and certificates
Best Technical Presentation of the Session
ICCIT 2024

Certificate of Appreciation
ICSCT 2021
Military EOD ROV — Delivered for United Nations Operations & an overseas defence client
2023–2024
Mentored 30+ Engineers & Interns in Embedded Systems & IoT
2022–Present

Introduction to IoT Certification
Cisco / Grameenphone

Introduction to Cybersecurity Certification
Cisco / Grameenphone
Next step
Tell me what you are building.
Fixed-price projects and hourly work, for clients anywhere. Send the scope and I will reply by email.