Embedded AI Consulting

From Silicon to Shipping Product

Firmware, PCB design, TinyML, hardware simulation, and automated testing. I help hardware teams get AI running on real devices.

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Services

What I Can Help With

Firmware Development

Embedded C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M, Arduino, and custom platforms. SPI, I2C, UART, BLE, LoRa. Power optimization for battery and solar operation.

TinyML Deployment

Get AI models running on microcontrollers. Audio classification, computer vision, anomaly detection. Sub-10mW inference on low-power hardware.

PCB & Circuit Design

Schematic review, component selection, power analysis, RF design. From prototype through production-ready boards.

Hardware Simulation

Virtual microcontroller labs for testing firmware without physical hardware. Automated validation suites that catch bugs before you burn a board.

RF & Wireless Systems

LoRa, BLE, VHF transceiver design. Antenna selection, link budgets, protocol implementation. Long-range communication for remote installations.

Technical Due Diligence

For investors evaluating hardware startups: architecture review, risk assessment, team capability evaluation, and technical roadmap analysis.

Engagement Models

Flexible, Transparent Pricing

Hourly Consulting

$125 - $200/hr

For focused technical problems, code reviews, architecture guidance, and short engagements.

Fixed-Price Projects

Defined Scope

Clear deliverables, agreed timeline, fixed price. From prototype to production-ready in one engagement.

Fractional CTO

Monthly Retainer

Ongoing technical leadership for hardware startups. Architecture decisions, team mentoring, investor-ready documentation.

Next Step

Let's Talk About Your Project

20-minute call to understand your challenge and see if there's a fit. No commitment.

Johnathan Hamaker

wafarmhub@gmail.com
LinkedIn · Insect Zoo
Washington State