Consulting Services
I help organisations design, build, and deploy embedded, autonomous, and connectivity-critical systems.
My expertise spans embedded Linux, robotics networking, wireless systems, distributed systems, and field-ready device engineering.
🤖 Robotics Networking & Autonomy Infrastructure
- ROS2 communication pipeline design
- Multi-robot coordination protocols
- Resilient low-bandwidth comms (research-backed)
- Mission system integration (C2, SA feeds, multi-agent data flows)
- Systems design for perception, telemetry, and edge compute
Ideal for: robotics startups, autonomy labs, defence robotics, drone companies, advanced R&D.
☁️ Cloud, Edge & Distributed Systems
- Architecture for cloud-connected robotics or IoT fleets
- High-availability data pipelines, real-time dashboards
- Distributed systems design for autonomous platforms
- Secure API design for constrained networks
- On-prem, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment support
Ideal for: robotics fleets, IoT platform vendors, industrial automation teams, defence integrators, research labs building cloud-connected autonomy.
🔧 Embedded Linux & Firmware Engineering
- Custom OpenWrt builds, configuration, and extensions
- Kernel modules, driver bring-up, and SoC integration
- LTE/5G modem integration (Qualcomm, Sierra Wireless, Quectel)
- Hardware bring-up and real-time debugging
- Secure device bootstrapping, provisioning, and OTA/FOTA upgrade pipelines
Ideal for: IoT vendors, robotics companies, defence integrators, WISPs, industrial OEMs.
📡 Wireless, Networking & Field Connectivity
- 4G/5G/LTE-A system design and optimisation
- MANET / mesh networking and tactical comms integration
- VPN architecture (WireGuard/OpenVPN), routing, firewalls
- Robust networking for field robotics and autonomous systems
- Telemetry, diagnostics, and remote fleet management
Ideal for: robotics fleets, defence robotics, mining tech, AgTech automation, maritime connectivity.
🔐 Blockchain & Verifiable Data
- Hyperledger Fabric / FireFly prototyping
- ZKP-based privacy-preserving credential systems
- Smart contract and chaincode architecture
- Distributed ledger feasibility assessments
Ideal for: enterprise prototyping, secure robotics, cyber-physical systems, data integrity teams.
🎯 Engagement Models
- Fixed-scope projects
- Architecture + design reviews
- Retainer-based advisory
- Rapid prototypes / feasibility studies
- Emergency debugging & specialist support
Normal availability: 5–10 hours/week alongside PhD research.
High-impact, senior-level technical work only.
📬 Get in Touch
Email: hello@nbembedded.com
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Remote + hybrid engagements welcome.