About
I am a freelance hardware developer focused on turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products.
I work with startups, scale-ups, and SMEs to bring electronic products to life, from early architecture and prototyping to refined, production-ready hardware. My work combines technical depth, practical decision-making, and a strong focus on quality, integration, and real-world constraints.
Over time, I have built a solid network of trusted manufacturing partners, covering the full path from PCB and PCBA production to enclosure manufacturing and mechanical integration. This allows me to support clients not only in design, but also in making the practical choices that help move a product efficiently toward production.
What I do
I typically support projects across:
- electronic architecture and product definition
- PCB design and system integration
- design for manufacturing and production readiness
- embedded hardware validation and testing
- rapid prototyping and iterative development
- coordination with manufacturing partners
I enjoy working where technical complexity meets product ambition: helping teams turn promising ideas into hardware that is reliable, practical, and ready for the real world.
Tools, workflow, and prototyping
I am a committed KiCad user and a strong believer in open, transparent design workflows. I use KiCad extensively for professional hardware development, and I particularly value the flexibility and openness it brings to ambitious electronic design.
My lab is equipped for embedded testing, 3D design, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping, allowing me to move quickly between concept, validation, and iteration. I see prototyping not just as a step in development, but as a way to reduce uncertainty, refine architecture, and accelerate better product decisions.
Open-source projects
Open-source hardware is an important part of my work and identity as a developer.
I regularly publish and share projects in the open, both as a way to contribute and as a way to build better products through transparency, feedback, and iteration. Some of my best-known projects started as open designs and grew through real engagement with the community.
Among them:
- CM5 MINIMA — a compact carrier board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, designed to balance minimal footprint with practical usability
- MOKA — a compact embedded platform built around LattePanda Mu, developed with a strong focus on integration and real-world deployment
I value open-source not only as a philosophy, but also as a concrete development method. Building in public creates visibility, invites meaningful feedback, and often leads to stronger technical outcomes.
A scientific background
My background is slightly unusual for a hardware developer: I hold a PhD in Biology.
At first this may seem unrelated, but it strongly shapes the way I approach engineering work. Research trained me to study complex problems carefully, understand unfamiliar domains quickly, and work with a methodical and ethical mindset. It taught me to ask better questions, evaluate evidence critically, and stay rigorous when dealing with uncertainty.
This is especially valuable when working on interdisciplinary or research-driven products, where understanding the broader context matters as much as solving the technical problem itself.
How I work
I like to work closely with founders, technical teams, and product-driven companies that are building something meaningful.
My role is often to connect concept, engineering, and manufacturability: helping transform a vision into something tangible, credible, and ready to be tested, improved, and produced.
I care about clarity, quality, and sustainable design choices. I also care about building products in a way that is intellectually honest, technically solid, and aligned with the real needs of the people using them.
Selected work
You can explore some of my projects here:
If you are developing a new hardware product, refining an existing one, or looking for support in prototyping and productization, feel free to get in touch.