Jaron King

Creative technologist and builder. I make hardware that works, software that scales, and physical gags that make people laugh.

Experience

Founder & Tinkerer | The Smellamatic Project

June 2025 – Present

• Designed and built the Smellamatic device—an ESP32-powered gas detection system displaying a playful 0–100 Stink Score.
• Developed custom embedded C++ firmware for Seeed XIAO ESP32C3, MQ-136, MQ-137, and BME688 sensors.
• Created 3D-printable enclosures in Fusion360, optimising internal airflow and fan configuration.
• Published all schematics, BOM, and assembly guides under permissive open-source licenses.

Senior Web Developer | Tech Innovations Inc.

March 2022 – May 2025

• Led transition from legacy React configurations to modern Next.js architectures, boosting core web vitals by 40%.
• Designed real-time telemetry dashboards for commercial IoT installations.
• Mentored junior engineers on clean TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and headless UI integrations.

Embedded Systems Engineer | SensorLogic

January 2020 – February 2022

• Programmed low-power firmware for BLE environmental sensors using RTOS.
• Calibrated analog-to-digital sensor boards to ensure stability and linear readings.
• Implemented over-the-air (OTA) firmware update pipelines.

Projects

Smellamatic

An open-source DIY stink-score machine.
An ESP32-C3 device that estimates a playful 0–100 stink score based on sulfur and ammonia concentrations. Fully open-source firmware, CAD, and wiring.

Retro Gauges (USB-MIDI Controller)

Converting vintage automotive dials into custom DAW control panels.
Built using Teensy microcontrollers and custom servo-motor mounts to sync analog needles with digital music production software.

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering

University of Electronics and Design | 2016 – 2020
Focus on hardware-software co-design, microcontrollers, and CAD layout.