AI & LLM Applications
Building AI-first software products using large language models, voice interfaces, and automation pipelines for business operations and product workflows.
- Voice AI agents
- LLM copilots
- Agentic workflows
- Business automation tools
Maruf Ahmad
AI-Enabled Embedded Systems Developer
Biomedical Researcher | IoT & Startup Product Builder
Founder, SaskTech Lab · Researcher, University of Regina
Embedded Systems & AI Product Developer
Founder, SaskTech Lab · Researcher, Department of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina · Builder of AI-integrated embedded and biomedical technology products
I build practical AI, embedded systems, IoT, and biomedical research technology solutions, from sensor-based hardware prototypes to LLM-powered applications and cloud-connected product MVPs.
AI & LLM ApplicationsEmbedded Systems & IoTBiomedical Research TechnologyBiomedical Research ToolsStartup MVP Development
University of Regina
SaskTech Lab
AI / LLM Product Development
Embedded & IoT Systems
Biomedical Research Technology
About
Building practical products across AI, embedded systems, and research
I am Maruf Ahmad, a researcher and product developer based in Saskatchewan, Canada. My work connects AI, embedded systems, IoT, biomedical research technology, and startup product development.
I am a researcher with the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina and founder of SaskTech Lab.
I have experience with embedded systems, Python, STM32, ESP32, IoT, AI/LLM applications, biomedical tools, and web/cloud software. My focus is practical MVP development and real-world product delivery.
University of Regina — Kinesiology & Health Studies
Saskatchewan, Canada
5+
Technology Products Built
3
Core Focus Areas
AI + HW
Integrated Product Capability
SK, CA
Based in Saskatchewan
Researcher & Product Developer
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada
Founder Venture
SaskTech Lab: AI-Powered Product Building for Real Businesses
SaskTech Lab is my startup-focused technology venture where I design and build AI-powered physical and digital products for founders, researchers, and growing businesses. The focus is practical delivery: shipping AI-first systems that connect software intelligence with embedded devices, IoT infrastructure, and automation workflows.
Core focus areas include AI-first product development, LLM applications, edge AI devices, computer vision systems, AgTech solutions, and operations automation.
AI-first product development for small businesses and startups
LLM applications and voice automation systems
Embedded systems and edge IoT devices
AgTech, automation, and practical digital transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada · Founder-led execution
Capabilities
AI-Integrated Systems I Build
From edge hardware to AI software, I build intelligent systems that connect LLMs, embedded electronics, IoT, computer vision, and biomedical technology.
AI-Integrated Embedded Devices
Designing embedded products where microcontrollers, sensors, and edge logic are integrated with AI-driven behavior and cloud intelligence.
- STM32 / ESP32 systems
- Sensor fusion pipelines
- UART / SPI / I2C integration
- Edge decision logic
Edge AI & IoT Systems
Developing connected edge systems that combine real-time sensing, IoT communication, and AI-assisted monitoring for industrial and startup use cases.
- Edge telemetry
- IoT monitoring
- Real-time dashboards
- Remote diagnostics
Biomedical Research Technology
Creating biomedical sensing and analysis tools that support rehabilitation research, human movement studies, and data-driven clinical exploration.
- Grip and force sensing
- Pressure mapping
- Motion and IMU analysis
- Research data visualization
Computer Vision & AI Perception
Implementing real-time object detection, pose estimation, spatial tracking, and vision-based analysis systems using YOLO, OpenCV, and camera calibration techniques.
- YOLO object detection
- AprilTag tracking
- Pose estimation
- Real-time video analysis
Startup MVP Development
Rapidly prototyping and building minimum viable products for early-stage startups and businesses, covering software, hardware, and cloud deployment.
- Full-stack web apps
- IoT product prototypes
- Cloud-connected devices
- Business automation tools
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Selected products and research technology builds focused on practical outcomes and deployable MVPs.
Biomedical ResearchResearch Hardware
Biomedical Grip Force Measurement Device
A biomedical research prototype for measuring grip force, pressure distribution, and object motion using embedded hardware, sensors, wireless communication, and Python-based visualization. Built with STM32/ESP32, pressure sensing, IMU motion tracking, and real-time data transfer for rehabilitation and motor-control research.
STM32ESP32Pressure SensorsIMUPythonWireless TelemetryData VisualizationBiomedical Signal Processing
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Technology VentureStartup / Venture
SaskTech Lab
A Saskatchewan-based technology initiative focused on custom electronics, embedded systems, AI automation, IoT prototypes, and product MVP development for local businesses and research teams.
Embedded SystemsAI/LLM DevelopmentIoTCloud DashboardsBusiness Automation+1 more
Visit SaskTech Lab 
Digital MarketplaceWeb Platform
FeedXchange
A digital marketplace platform related to agricultural feed and commodity exchange, supporting farmers and buyers with a web-based solution.
Node.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLAzure App ServiceAzure Front Door+1 more
Visit FeedXchange 
AI ProductAI Application
AI-Powered Voice Assistant / Agentica
An AI-powered voice assistant concept for phone-based order taking, appointment booking, and business automation using LLMs, speech processing, and database integration.
PythonTwilioGoogle GeminiLLMsSQL+3 more
Research & Publications
Translating research into practical technology
My research interests include biomedical signal processing, image processing, embedded AI, FPGA-based neural network implementation, telemedicine systems, and sensor-based rehabilitation technologies.
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Citations
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h-index
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i10-index
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies
University of Regina, Saskatchewan
Research Areas
- Biomedical signal processing
- Image processing
- Embedded AI
- FPGA-based neural network implementation
- Telemedicine systems
- Sensor-based rehabilitation technologies
- EMG and motion data analysis
- Pressure and force mapping
FPGA implementation of complex-valued neural network for polar-represented image classification
Sensors, 2024
Focus: FPGA, neural networks, image classification, low-power AI hardware
Considering neurophysiological mechanisms of dual-tasking in people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory, cross-sectional small-N study
Frontiers in Neurology, 2026
Focus: neurophysiology, multiple sclerosis, rehabilitation research
Dhaka University Telemedicine Programme, targeting healthcare-deprived rural population of Bangladesh and other low resource countries
Healthcare Technology Initiative
Focus: telemedicine, healthcare technology, rural health systems
Services
How I Can Help
From early-stage concept to deployed product - I offer end-to-end engineering, AI development, and consulting services.
AI & LLM Product Development
Design and build AI-powered applications, LLM integrations, voice assistants, and intelligent automation systems for business and research.
Embedded Systems Prototyping
From schematic to working firmware - microcontroller-based product prototyping, sensor integration, and real-time embedded software development.
IoT & Connected Devices
End-to-end IoT device development including wireless communication, cloud connectivity, data visualization dashboards, and remote monitoring.
Biomedical Technology Prototyping
Biomedical device prototyping for research and clinical settings, including force sensing, motion tracking, pressure mapping, and data acquisition systems.
MVP Development for Startups
Rapid development of functional MVPs for startups and early-stage products, covering software, hardware, and cloud systems with a launch-ready mindset.
Technical Consulting
Strategic and technical guidance on embedded systems architecture, AI integration, IoT design, cloud deployment, and technology product development roadmaps.
Why Work With Me
A rare combination of hardware, AI, research, and startup thinking
I bring a rare combination of hardware, software, AI, biomedical research, and startup experience. This allows me to think beyond one layer of a product and understand the full system — from sensors and firmware to cloud platforms, AI models, user interfaces, and business use cases.
Strong Embedded Systems Background
Hands-on experience with STM32, ESP32, firmware development, sensor integration, and real-time embedded software.
Hands-On Biomedical Research Experience
Active contributor to biomedical and rehabilitation-focused technology development at the University of Regina.
Practical AI and LLM Application Development
Building real AI products with LLMs, voice interfaces, and agentic systems — not just demos, but deployable systems.
Startup and MVP Development Mindset
Focused on building things that work, ship on time, and deliver value — with a clear understanding of product-market fit.
Real Hardware, Real Sensors, Real Deployment
Everything I build is tested on real hardware, real environments, and real deployment infrastructure — not just theory.
Bridging Research, Product, and Business
Rare ability to move fluidly between research contexts, product constraints, and business outcomes in one role.
Contact
Let's Build Something Useful
Available for research technology collaboration, embedded/IoT prototypes, AI automation projects, and MVP development.
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Research technology collaboration
Embedded/IoT prototyping
AI automation projects
Biomedical research software
Product MVP development