Hi, I’m Karl Louie Agno, a Hardware Engineering Designer and Embedded Systems Developer based in Victoria, BC. I bring 5 years of full-time R&D experience, turning ideas into hardware by spanning mechanical design, electronics, firmware, testing, and documentation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. I specialize in high-speed PCB design, BLE-enabled wearables, compact enclosures, and power-conscious firmware. I’ve shipped robust prototypes, validated wireless protocols, and ensured compliance with UL, CSA, FCC, CE, and RoHS. I’m passionate about practical, manufacturable designs and clear documentation that accelerates development.

Karl Louie Agno

Hi, I’m Karl Louie Agno, a Hardware Engineering Designer and Embedded Systems Developer based in Victoria, BC. I bring 5 years of full-time R&D experience, turning ideas into hardware by spanning mechanical design, electronics, firmware, testing, and documentation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. I specialize in high-speed PCB design, BLE-enabled wearables, compact enclosures, and power-conscious firmware. I’ve shipped robust prototypes, validated wireless protocols, and ensured compliance with UL, CSA, FCC, CE, and RoHS. I’m passionate about practical, manufacturable designs and clear documentation that accelerates development.

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Hi, I’m Karl Louie Agno, a Hardware Engineering Designer and Embedded Systems Developer based in Victoria, BC. I bring 5 years of full-time R&D experience, turning ideas into hardware by spanning mechanical design, electronics, firmware, testing, and documentation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

I specialize in high-speed PCB design, BLE-enabled wearables, compact enclosures, and power-conscious firmware. I’ve shipped robust prototypes, validated wireless protocols, and ensured compliance with UL, CSA, FCC, CE, and RoHS. I’m passionate about practical, manufacturable designs and clear documentation that accelerates development.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Electronics Designer – Research & Development at AEM Forest Technology Systems
July 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Worked in the Tech R&D Team, developing expertise in electronics CAD designs with some firmware development and debugging, hardware troubleshooting, documentation, and setting standards for efficient hardware design process.
R&D Electronics Technologist at Swiss Vault
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Focused on electronics CAD designs, firmware programming of STM32 chips, 3D mechanical CAD designs, hardware assemblies, inventory management, quality control, and documentation.
R&D Embedded Developer at Metchosin Aquaponics
May 4, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Managed PCB and chassis designs and programmed microcontroller projects for monitoring and controlling the farm through home automation services and APIs.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology at Camosun College
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology at Camosun College
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

Understanding, Troubleshooting and Mitigating the Most Common Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Altium Designer Advanced Course
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Understanding, Troubleshooting and Mitigating the Most Common Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Altium Designer Advanced Course
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other