Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saad A. AlzahraniPMP®
Electronics & Edge-AI Engineer
PMP®-certified electronics engineer pairing hands-on hardware (PCB/firmware) with on-device AI — local LLMs, RAG, and computer vision running on Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon, and Jetson. 3+ years building prototypes, from freelance and academic projects to professional MVP delivery. Leads the Monshaat Innovation Lab — mentoring startups and coordinating projects and contractors — while bridging electronics with applied AI: private, on-device LLM + RAG systems (Ollama, LM Studio, AnythingLLM) wired into n8n automations, plus computer vision (OpenCV) and Jetson inference optimized with TensorRT, including in-house model training. Fluent in English (DET 135 / IELTS 7.5 equivalent).
- PMP®
- Certified Project Manager
- Local AI
- On-device LLMs + RAG (private)
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- Years Prototyping (incl. freelance)
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- Hardware MVPs Delivered
Credentials
Certifications & Accreditation
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Applies PMP-aligned WBS, scope, and risk tracking to lab delivery.
Saudi Council of Engineers
SCE — هيئة المهندسين السعوديين
Accredited professional electronics engineer membership.
Duolingo English Test
Duolingo
Score 135/160 · Equivalent to IELTS 7.5 · CEFR Level C1.
Impact
Consultation Metrics
Aggregate of hands-on consulting across the Monshaat Innovation Centre (contract + full-time tenure): from first breadboard to MVP audit and scaling readiness.
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- Startups Mentored
- IoT & electronics consultations
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- MVP Audits Completed
- Design & manufacturability reviews
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- Hackathons Mentored
- Ideation → prototype → pitch
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- Reporting Time Saved
- n8n + Docker automation
Types of startups mentored
Track Record
Experience
Innovation Specialist
Full TimeJul 2025 — Present · Riyadh
Monshaat — Innovation Centre
- Converted from contract Electronics Engineer to full-time Innovation Specialist at the same centre — broadening from hands-on MVP builds into project/contractor management and applied AI/software with the AI Incubator.
- Build private, on-device AI: run local LLMs with Ollama and LM Studio, stand up RAG assistants with AnythingLLM, and orchestrate them in n8n automations — across Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon, and Jetson.
- Develop on-device computer vision and LLM inference on NVIDIA Jetson; optimize with TensorRT/OpenCV and run in-house model training.
- Lead and manage the Innovation Lab, overseeing daily operations, resource allocation, and equipment maintenance.
- Lead design, prototyping, and testing of IoT and electronics products using Proteus, KiCAD, and LTSpice.
- Coordinate service providers and support PMs on scope, schedules, and deliverables; track risks and issues.
- Mentor participants at hackathons through ideation, prototyping, and pitching.
- Prepare and present detailed technical and progress reports for management and stakeholders.
- Consult startups on IoT and electronics systems with a focus on delivery and scaling to MVP.
- Automate workflows with n8n (Docker), reducing manual handoffs and reporting time by 30%.
Electronics Engineer
ContractNov 2024 — Jun 2025 · Riyadh
Monshaat Innovation Centre — via Qewam
- Build-heavy phase of the Innovation Centre engagement — focused on hands-on, mostly-hardware MVPs before moving to a full-time, broader role.
- Consulted startups developing IoT and electronics prototypes.
- Analyzed problems and implemented solutions using microcontrollers, microprocessors, and analog electronics.
- Developed prototypes to MVP by optimizing solutions with an engineering-first approach.
- Worked with industry-standard CAD: KiCAD, MATLAB, LTSpice.
- Collaborated across 3D design, software, and electronics teams to implement prototype solutions.
Electronics Engineer Trainee
TraineeJul 2024 — Aug 2024 · Al-Baha
National Water Company (NWC)
- Applied electronics and control systems knowledge to implement PLC systems in water pumps.
- Worked with the engineering team across fields and communicated project development.
Build Log
Projects
Smart Edema Monitoring System
Team Lead — Senior Project · Sep 2023 — May 2024
- Researched and designed the electronics circuits and sensors for the system.
- Reduced sensor noise using electronic filters and implemented the IoT solution.
- Managed team time and resources and coordinated meetings.
- Achieved 91% accuracy in peripheral edema detection.
Smart Water Meter
Team Lead · 2023
- Designed and programmed an IoT water meter on the PIC18 microcontroller using Assembly and C.
Automatic Medicine Dispenser
Team Member · 2019
- Programmed an Arduino to drive stepper motors for timed medicine dispensing.
Sound Signal over LASER
Team Lead · 2018
- Modulated and demodulated a sound signal using a LASER beam as the carrier.
- Managed team time and resources through development.
Hardware
Lab-Deck Gallery
Custom enclosures, PCB designs, and edge-AI integrations from the bench. Image placeholders below — drop photos into /public/lab-deck to populate.
Custom 3D-Printed Enclosure
Parametric PETG enclosure for a sensor node — snap-fit lid, cable strain relief, and ventilation.
4-Layer Sensor PCB
KiCAD layout with analog front-end filtering and a controlled-impedance signal path.
Private On-Device LLM Assistant
Local LLM + RAG assistant running fully offline (Ollama / AnythingLLM) on Apple Silicon and Jetson — no data leaves the device.
Jetson Edge-AI Node
NVIDIA Jetson build running on-device CV + LLM inference, optimized with TensorRT/OpenCV, with in-house model training.
Raspberry Pi Gateway
Raspberry Pi IoT gateway bridging sensor nodes to an MQTT broker with Docker-based services.
Stack
Skills & Tools
Technical
Tools
Soft Skills
Foundation
Education
King Abdulaziz University
B.Sc. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jeddah · August 2024
Concentrations
Coursework
Electronics Design · Amplifiers & Filters · Microcontrollers & C Programming · Control Systems · Communication Systems · Electromagnetism · Antenna Design & Applications
Community
Activities & Leadership
IEEE KAU Club
Sep 2019 — Mar 2020
Head of Media Committee
- Led promotional strategy: social content, event branding, and digital campaigns to grow visibility.
- Coordinated cross-committee efforts to promote workshops and competitions.
Engineering Entrepreneurship Club
Sep 2018 — Mar 2020
Member
- Helped organize events and workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technical skills.
- Supported startup initiatives and mentored aspiring entrepreneurs.