Neural Scale - AI and Engineering Freelance Services

Muhammad Umar Khawaja

AI Engineer · FPGA & Embedded Systems · Automation Specialist

Electrical Engineering student at NUST (CGPA 3.85) with hands-on experience in FPGA design, embedded systems, AI automation, and intelligent workflow engineering. Co-founder of Neural Scale — delivering cutting-edge AI and engineering freelance services.

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Services

AI automation, FPGA design, and embedded engineering services for teams that need practical systems built well.

Full AI Receptionist

Custom AI-powered receptionist systems that handle calls, appointments, and customer queries 24/7 - fully automated and voice-enabled.

AI Chatbot Development

Intelligent chatbots for websites, WhatsApp, and apps - trained on your business data for accurate, context-aware responses.

n8n Workflow Automation

End-to-end business automation using n8n - connecting your apps, APIs, and databases to eliminate repetitive tasks and save hours daily.

Automation Engineering

Custom automation pipelines and system integrations for businesses looking to scale operations without scaling headcount.

FPGA & Digital Design

RTL design, Verilog development, and FPGA implementation on platforms including Intel DE1-SoC and DE10. From datapath logic to VGA controllers and cryptographic cores.

Embedded Systems & Arduino

Microcontroller-based hardware solutions, sensor integration, signal conditioning, and real-time data acquisition systems.

Projects

Selected AI, FPGA, embedded, and research projects.

Full AI Receptionist System

Voice-enabled AI receptionist that handles inbound calls, schedules appointments, and responds to FAQs using LLMs and telephony APIs.

Voice

Automation

LLM

AI Chatbot Platform

Conversational AI chatbot with custom knowledge base, deployable on websites and messaging platforms.

Chatbot

NLP

ASCON Cryptography on DE10

Hardware implementation of the ASCON lightweight cryptographic algorithm on Intel DE10 FPGA using Verilog. Focused on low-latency, resource-efficient secure computation.

FPGA

Verilog

Cryptography

DE10

Experience

Hands-on engineering, social development, and technical delivery experience.

Digital Design Intern

System-on-Chip Lab, NUST•Rawalpindi, Pakistan

June 2025 – Aug 2025

Designed and tested FPGA modules on Intel DE1-SoC using Verilog.

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Intern – Social Development

Alkhidmat Foundation•Rawalpindi, Pakistan

June 2025 – Aug 2025

Coordinated youth participation in the Digital Summit.

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Contributions

Service work and technical initiatives from Neural Scale.

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Neural Scale service work spanning AI automation, chatbot systems, FPGA design, and embedded engineering.

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Blogs

Notes on AI automation, FPGA systems, and engineering delivery.

AIVoiceAutomation+1

Designing Full AI Receptionist Systems

How Neural Scale approaches voice-enabled AI receptionists for calls, appointments, and customer queries.

January 10, 20263 min read

n8nAutomationAPIs+1

Where n8n Workflow Automation Saves the Most Time

A practical look at connecting apps, APIs, and databases with n8n to remove repetitive business work.

December 15, 20253 min read

FPGAVerilogEmbedded+1

FPGA and Embedded Engineering for Practical Systems

Notes on building hardware-oriented systems with Verilog, FPGA boards, Arduino, sensors, and real-time acquisition.

November 20, 20253 min read

Skills

Technical strengths across AI, automation, FPGA, and embedded systems.

AI & Automation

n8n, LLM Integration, AI Agents, Workflow Automation, Voice AI, Chatbot Development

Programming

C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Assembly, Verilog

Hardware & FPGA

Intel DE1-SoC, DE10, Quartus, ModelSim, RTL Design, Arduino

Concepts

Digital Logic, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Cryptography

Tools & CAD

Proteus, Multisim, AutoCAD, PSpice, LabVIEW, Atmel Studio

Education

Academic foundation in electrical engineering, digital systems, and intelligent automation.

BS Electrical Engineering

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Aug 2023 – Sept 2027

CGPA: 3.85 | Merit Scholarship | Dean's Honor List (4x)

Higher Secondary (Pre-Engineering)

Hamza (APSACS), Pakistan

2021 – 2023

Certifications

Focused learning across AI, machine learning, and computer architecture.