Louis Kwezi

CONTACT KWEZI LOUIS Kyanja, Kampala -Uganda ‡ louismomo66 IoT & Embedded Systems Engineer PERSONAL DATA Nationality Ugandan As a highly motivated and committed engineering professional with a passion for innovative technology, I have a proven track record of developing cutting-edge IoT systems and embedded solutions across various domains. With specialized experience in firmware development, SaaS implementation, and data science, I enjoy tackling complex challenges at the intersection of hardware and software. My expertise spans from creating secure OTA updates and BLE wireless integration to developing usage-influencing algorithms and data visualization tools. While I’ve applied these skills extensively in renewable energy, my technical capabilities extend to agriculture, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. I am dedicated to continuous learning and growth, thriving in dynamic environments where I can leverage technology to solve real-world problems. Gender Male Marital status Single SKILLS IoT System Development 4 years Firmware ment 3 years SaaS tion Develop- Implementa- PROFILE 2 years WORK EXPERIENCE Hardware/Embedded Systems Engineer Innovex Uganda Ltd - Renewable Energy IoT Jan 2024 - Present Leading firmware development for solar energy monitoring IoT devices and renewable energy solutions Embedded Systems 5 years C/C++ (Arduino) 5 years Data Science/ML 2 years • Implemented BLE wireless integration for local device communication and configuration. API Integration 3 years • Built firmware for remote monitoring of surface water pumps for Swiss-based manufacturer (Ennos). OTA Systems 2 years • Developed GPS tracking system for the Innovex Remote monitoring unit, enabling location-based services. Circuit Design 4 years • Maintained secure and reliable embedded systems across distributed IoT networks. Python ming 2 years Program- Golang (Backend) • Designed and developed firmware for solar energy monitoring IoT devices with secure OTA updates via GSM. • Created token-based pay-as-you-go system for solar appliances, improving accessibility of renewable energy solutions. Data Scientist Innovex Uganda Ltd - Renewable Energy IoT 2 years June 2023 - Jan 2024 Developing data-driven solutions and algorithms for solar energy systems optimization Renewable Systems Energy 2 years • Developed a usage-influencing algorithm for solar systems that optimized energy consumption and improved system efficiency. Troubleshooting 5 years • Led data collection and cleaning processes for solar system analytics. Microsoft Suite 8 years • Created comprehensive data visualization tools for real-time monitoring of solar system performance and energy usage patterns. Office ACHIEVEMENTS Winning Project, University Challenge -2023 • Built and implemented State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) algorithms for battery monitoring systems. • Integrated third-party APIs including OpenWeather Map for environment sensitive system adjustments. • Designed data pipelines for real-time analytics to support decisionmaking in renewable energy deployment. Intern Sunbird AI, COCIS First Runners Up, India Africa Hackathon -2022 Designed sound monitoring system based on raspberry pi Intern Dojo Hub, Makerere Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) -2021 A certificate issued by Certiport June 2022- Oct 2022 Jan 2022 - June 2023 IoT and Embedded Systems Development • Designed battery monitoring circuit and Arduino code for energy efficiency link. • Developed embedded Arduino code for phone number programmer with improved reliability. Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate -2022 • Designed PCB for phone number programmer, optimizing for manufacturing efficiency. A certificate issued by Cisco Intern Legit Systems, Kyanja React Learning Certificate -2023 A certificate issued by Andela LANGUAGES Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 Embedded Systems Development • Designed battery protection circuit for renewable energy applications. • Developed soldering expertise for precision electronics assembly. • Applied electronics fundamentals to energy monitoring systems. • Created comprehensive technical requirements documentation for IoT products. English Spoken: Excellent Written: Good General Secretary, Projects Chair Engineering World Health MAK chapter Leadership and Project Management Jan 2020 - Sept 2022 Runyankore Spoken: Very good Luganda Spoken: good • Organized team for the Freshman’s Challenge 2020 as General Secretary. • Coordinated embedded systems training program, emphasizing IoT applications. Robotics Intern Fundi bots Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 Electronics and Programming Foundations REFEREES Mr. Tusubira David CTO Innovex / CEO Legit systems and Dojo hub Mr. Joel Tibabwetiza Muhanguzi Engineer at Sunbird Ai Dr Robert Sekitoleko(phD) The patron EWH MAK chapter Mr. Solomon King Benge) The founder | Executive Director Fundi bots • Gained fundamental electronics knowledge applicable to IoT systems. • Developed Arduino programming skills for embedded applications. KEY PROJECTS Solar Monitoring IoT Platform Tools: Arduino, GSM, Solar Systems 2023 Developed a complete IoT system for remote monitoring of solar installations. The system featured secure OTA updates via GSM, real-time energy usage analytics, and predictive maintenance alerts. Integrated with mobile payment systems for pay-asyou-go functionality, increasing accessibility of solar energy in rural areas. Smart Weather Station for Agricultural Optimization Tools: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LoRa 2022 Created an integrated weather monitoring system for optimizing agricultural practices. Arduino units collected soil moisture, temperature, humidity and altitude data, transmitting via LoRa to a central Raspberry Pi hub. Data visualization through MQTT protocol enabled farmers to make informed decisions about irrigation and planting schedules. link to the project Sanitizer Door Opener Tools: C, Arduino, Servo Motors 2022 Developed an automated door system that required hand sanitization before entry. Utilized two servo motors and ultrasonic sensors to detect presence and sanitizer usage. System helped reduce disease transmission in high-traffic areas. link to the project Power Tree - Renewable Energy Innovation Tools: Stepper Motors, Electronics, Energy Conversion 2021 Innovative energy harvesting system that repurposed stepper motors to generate alternating voltage, which was converted to DC using a bridge rectifier and then fed into an inverter to charge a lead-acid battery. Project demonstrated potential for novel renewable energy collection methods. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Makerere University - Kampala (Uganda) 2019 - 2024 Focused on IoT systems, embedded programming, and renewable energy applications. Served as General Secretary and Projects Chair of Engineering World Health MAK chapter. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) King’s College Budo - Wakiso (Uganda) 2017 - 2018 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) King’s College Budo - Wakiso (Uganda) 2013 - 2016 Primary Leaving Examination Budo Junior School - Wakiso (Uganda) 2006 - 2012 WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES CiSCO Bootcamp Conducted by May 2022 Huawei and Cisco at Makerere University Gained specialized networking skills essential for IoT deployment: • Creating an Interconnected IP Network for distributed IoT systems. • Network Security Basics crucial for protecting renewable energy infrastructure. • Creating a Switched Ethernet Network for robust IoT communications. • VRRP Configuration for high-availability IoT deployments.