Chris Ambrose
Welcome to my digital portfolio — a collection of innovative projects that highlight my expertise in home automation, real-time embedded systems, and data analytics dashboards.
Explore my journey, from solar forecasting and heat pump optimization to plant health monitoring, and discover how I bring engineering ideas to life through automation and data-driven solutions.
See My WorkReal-time data from my home automation systems
Real-time generation and environmental impact
This year, my solar system has generated 79 kWh of clean energy, offsetting approximately 18 kg of CO₂ emissions.
That's equivalent to planting 1 trees or saving 49 cubic meters of water compared to coal-generated electricity.
Today my home ran on 5% solar power
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A low-yield day - typical for the season and daylight hours.
Across the month so far, my home has been 15% solar-powered ▲
Year-to-date, my home has reached 15% solar self-sufficiency
▼ This gives a clear long-range view of seasonal highs and lows.
Mid-winter - expect lower generation.
Distance equivalent that would produce the same CO₂ as this solar generation avoided
Efficiency and environmental impact
This year, my heat pump has delivered 745 kWh of heating using solar generated or low-carbon electricity instead of gas.
This avoided approximately 89 kg CO₂ compared to a conventional gas boiler — equivalent to planting 4 trees or saving 80 cubic meters of natural gas.
Today, my heat pump operated at 4.17 COP, meaning every kWh of electricity generated 4.2 kWh of heating.
Running on solar power and grid electricity instead of gas, this saved approximately 21.1 kWh of energy input compared to a conventional boiler.
Real-time software, freeRTOS, Multi-core processors, Firmware development
DO-178C, MISRA C, CAST-32A, ARP4754-A, Safety-critical systems
Sensor networks, Arduino, Smart home systems, Edge computing
Real-time analytics, MATLAB/Simulink, Dashboard development, Data logging
CAN FD, I2C, SPI, RS485, ARINC, Ethernet (UDP/TCP)
PHP, Python, C/C++, Web technologies, Database design, APIs
Whether you're looking to optimize systems, develop IoT solutions, commission custom web development and dashboards, or need expert guidance on embedded systems and data analytics, I'm ready to help bring your vision to life.