Secure hardware · 2016 — Present
Cybersecurity hardware engineer
Nizar
Bouguerra
End-to-end hardware & PCB architect specializing in IoT, embedded AI, and cybersecure systems. Over 18 years taking systems from first schematic to mass production—Singapore, Canada, and the USA.
- Years experience
- 18+
- Leadership roles
- 5
- Patent families
- 3+
- Regions shipped
- 3
From first schematic to mass production
Over 18 years across Singapore, Canada, and the USA, taking hardware from first schematic to mass production—former Head of R&D (Flexxon) and CTO (Smartware).
Capability 01 / 06
System Architecture & Complex PCB
HDI (3+N+3, up to 26+ layers), rigid-flex, mixed-signal, RF. High-speed interfaces: PCIe Gen 3–6, DDR/LPDDR4/5/6, 25 Gbps+ SerDes, USB 3/4, 10/25G Ethernet.
EDA
Altium Designer · Cadence Allegro · OrCAD
Simulation
Siemens HyperLynx (SI/PI/EMI) · Simcenter 3D (Thermal) · LTspice
3D Integration
MCAD-aware layout for enclosure fit and thermal path optimization
Leadership across continents
R&D head and CTO roles shipping secure hardware from Singapore to North America.
5 roles · click to expand
Patents & secure storage IP
Inventor on Flexxon patent families covering passwordless storage–host authentication, AI-based malware anomaly detection, and multi-jurisdiction secure memory technology.
Skills & education
Relative depth across core hardware and security domains, plus formal training.
Capability radar
Self-assessed depth for orientation—not a scoreboard
Education
University of Glasgow
PhD Candidate, Computing Science
Jun 2026 – Present
- BSc
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Science – BSc (Hons), Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
Completed
Engagement
Architect. Secure. Ship.
Schematic reviews, secure hardware architecture, SI/PI sign-off, NPI with CMs—honest scope before you commit capital.
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If you need more than a layout—someone who can architect, secure, and ship—send a schematic, spec sheet, or short brief. Honest assessment of scope, risk, and approach before you commit.