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Umer Ghafoor

@umerghafoor

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Robotics engineer with AI, machine learning, and IoT expertise.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can apply my skills in robotics and AI to solve real-world problems while growing professionally.

I am a Robotics Engineer with a strong foundation in AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies. My expertise lies in developing intelligent applications and embedded systems using platforms like Raspberry Pi, STM32, and ESP32, along with proficiency in ROS2. I am passionate about robotic perception and autonomous systems, striving to create impactful solutions that leverage advanced analytics.

Throughout my academic journey at FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, I honed my skills in software development, data structures, and artificial intelligence. My projects, such as the AI-Powered Learning Platform and the Autonomous Weed Detection Robot, showcase my ability to integrate complex systems and deliver innovative solutions. I am committed to continuous learning and have completed several certifications in machine learning and OpenCV.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IoT Plant Monitoring System

IoT Plant Monitoring

Created an ESP32-based system to monitor humidity, temperature, and soil moisture in real-time. Configured the system to send data to AWS IoT Core for cloud-based monitoring and analysis.

IoT ESP32 AWS IoT Core Monitoring Python MQTT

AI-Powered Learning Platform

FlashMind

Developed an AI-powered learning platform that generates flashcards and personalized quizzes from user notes. Implemented chatbot support, collaborative learning features, and study streak tracking to enhance user engagement.

AI Machine Learning Python Next.js Project Management

Precision Farming Robot

Autonomous Weed Detection

Designed and built a scaled-down farming robot for automated weed detection and elimination using ESP32. Developed a desktop application for real-time control and MQTT-based communication with the robot.

Robotics ESP32 OpenCV MQTT C++Python

Battery Performance Analysis

Conducted battery efficiency and longevity analysis using Python, Pandas, and Matplotlib. Developed custom plotting functions and contributed to open-source GitHub repositories for data visualization.

Data Science Python Pandas Matplotlib NumPy Data Analysis GitHub Version Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

BS-CS, Robotics & Automation

Activities and societies: Co-Founder and General Secretary at FAST-LADS (Leaders Advancement & Development Society); Coordinator Graphic design at IEEE-FAST (2022-2023) & ISYWSC2022.

Studied core computer science subjects including Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, and Operating Systems. Gained expertise in Robotics Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Parallel and Distributed Computing.