Johnbosco Nnamso
About
Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate researcher specializing in AI-driven embedded systems, digital design, and scalable software architectures. My work spans hardware-aware machine learning, FPGA/SoC systems, real-time embedded platforms, and cloud-scale backend systems.
I build systems end-to-end from transistor-level digital circuits to deployed AI models and distributed backend platforms.
Focus Areas
Embedded & Digital Systems
- FPGA/SoC design
- RTL (Verilog/VHDL)
- Digital logic & VLSI
- Real-time embedded systems (RTOS, Linux)
- Low-power and hardware-aware design
AI & Machine Learning Research
- EdgeSoybeanNet: Real-time AI for precision agriculture
- Model optimization & quantization
- UNet/UNetLite segmentation
- Embedded inference pipelines (Raspberry Pi, drones)
- Published research in intelligent edge systems
- Large Language Models (LLM)
Software & Distributed Systems
- Microservices & REST APIs (FastAPI, Spring Boot, Laravel)
- Cloud-based scalable systems
- Backend architecture for 12,000+ users
- Database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
- Performance optimization
Product & Startup Engineering
- Co-founder & Full Stack Engineer (Shodrex)
- Built fintech/e-commerce system with 15,000+ transactions
- Led SDLC and engineering team
- System architecture & deployment
Resume
Education
MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2024 - 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (GPA: 3.92/4.0)
BEng, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2008 - 2012
BEng, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (First class honors)
Licenses and Certifications
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – FE Electrical & Computer Engineering
October 2025
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Certificate, Occupational Safety and Health Co-ordinator
2014 - 2015
Occupational Safety and Health Association, UK, (OSH Professional Development)
Professional Experience
Research & Teaching Assistant
Jan 2024 - present
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
- Designed AI-driven embedded imaging systems with hardware–software co-design.
- Developed optimized deep learning models deployed on edge devices.
- Implemented RTL-based digital circuits and VLSI lab systems.
- Taught Digital Design, Computer Architecture, and Software Engineering.
Co-Founder and a Full Stack Developer
June 2021 - December 2023
Shodrex Technology Limited
- Architected and deployed scalable fintech platform serving 12,000+ users and processed 15,000+ transactions.
- Built microservices and API bridges in Java & PHP.
- Led engineering team and system deployment to cloud infrastructure.
Network & Software Engineer (Telecommunications),
June 2017 - June 2021
Globacom Limited
- Automated telecom infrastructure systems.
- Developed backend systems for mobile wallet platform.
- Maintained telecom power and network control systems.
Key Projects and Contributions
EdgeSoybeanNet – AI + Embedded Research
Developed hardware-aware deep learning framework for real-time soybean pod counting using embedded edge devices. Achieved high accuracy with optimized low-latency inference.
EBS Controlled Power System – Embedded Systems
Designed multi-interface embedded power control system integrating Ethernet, Bluetooth, and GSM for remote fault isolation and control.
E-Commerce + Fintech Platform – Scalable Software
Built distributed backend architecture processing 15,000+ secure transactions across payment services.
Telecom Infrastructure Automation – Systems Engineering
Developed monitoring and automation tools improving telecom base station reliability and uptime.
Technical Skills
Digital & Hardware
Digital Logic Design, FPGA/SoC, RTL (Verilog/VHDL), VLSI, MATLAB, Timing Analysis, Cadence (Virtuoso), Synopsys (VCS/Design Compiler), Xilinx Vivado
Embedded Systems
Embedded C, Linux, RTOS, MCU Firmware, Hardware–Software Co-Design, UART/I2C/SPI
AI & Machine Learning
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Model Optimization, Quantization, Edge AI Deployment
Software & Backend
Python, C/ C++, Java, Spring Boot, PHP/Laravel, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL/NoSQL
Tools
Git, Docker, CI/CD, Linux/Unix, Jenkins
Database
MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite, Firebase