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Shakil Tanvir

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.

Shakil Tanvir

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.

NextCampusAI

Live

AI study-abroad platform.

About NextCampusAI

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

STM32ESP32RISC-VRaspberry PiARM Cortex-M

Protocols

RS-485Modbus RTU/TCPCANMQTTTCP/IP

Smart Energy / AMI

AMIDLMS/COSEMSTS PrepaidIEC StandardsDCU/HES/MDM

Security

ATECC608AECDSAAir-gapped SigningSecure Boot

RTOS & Linux

FreeRTOSEmbedded LinuxBring-upValidation

Recognition

Awards and certificates

Best Technical Presentation of the Session

Best Technical Presentation of the Session

ICCIT 2024

Certificate of Appreciation

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

Introduction to IoT Certification

Cisco / Grameenphone

Introduction to Cybersecurity Certification

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.

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