Prosper Mapfeka

Universal Studios Mariokart

• Designed embedded hardware,baremetal firmware in C/C++ and managed source code version control
• Participated in client meetings to gather requirements, propose solutions, and provide updates on project progress as needed.
• Implemented power-saving features in the design to mitigate thermal runaway
• Performed debugging exercises to improve firmware performance and reduce memory footprint as well as power consumption

Jaycon Systems Interactive Blaster

• Created schematics as well as PCB designs for interactive blaster device
• Developed robust firmware using Zephyr Real Time Operating System
• Designed Real Time Location System using Ultra Wide Band Technology
• Developed applications in C# and Unity 3D to enable interactive gameplay with blaster devices

Virgin Voyages Wearables

• Developed baremetal firmware for wearables as part of a Bluetooth Real Time Location System on a cruiseship
• Conducted power profiling exercises to estimate and prolong battery life on wearables
• Developed automated test bench in C#.net to test wearables on the factory floor ,generate test results database and isolate faulty devices using SQL queries
• Conducted tests on various antenna designs and optimized firmware to provide best RF perfomance on wearable devices.

Airehealth Portable Nebulizer

• Developed baremetal firmware in C/C++ for bluetooth activated portable nebulizer
• Tested bluetooth communication on nebulizer device extensively and provided customer with valuable input on bluetooth security and encryption standards
• Participated in client meetings to gather requirements, propose solutions, and provide updates on project progress as needed.