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PERSONAL OVERVIEW

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I am a Computer Engineering Co-op student at the University of Guelph, focused on embedded systems and low-level hardware engineering. My core stack is C and C++ — writing firmware, designing control algorithms, and applying real engineering principles to build systems that actually work. I care about shipping functional things, not just studying theory.

I competed in the GenAI Genesis 2026 hackathon, where my team built EcoLens — a sustainability scanner app powered by Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and live Canadian grocery APIs that reveals the true environmental cost of what you buy. I also run Digital Fixers, a local startup handling hardware and software repair — from board-level diagnostics and soldering to supply chain logistics.

// NEXT OBJECTIVE

Securing a co-op placement in embedded systems or software engineering — building real products in production environments and pushing what I can do with hardware and firmware.

OFF-GRID PURSUITS

When I am off the grid, my focus splits between a few different creative outlets and media. I am a massive fan of indie and garage rock, spending a lot of my downtime listening to bands like The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys. I also follow a select few shows and anime, with my absolute favorites being One Piece and Mr. Robot.

On the digital front, I execute technical video editing utilizing the complete Adobe Creative Cloud suite. My workflows cover a wide variety of edits, requiring strict mastery over motion blur integration and optimizing render pipelines for smooth playback.

Beyond the screen, I am at my best when building something from scratch. Custom PC builds, Arduino projects, soldering circuits, reading schematics — the whole process of turning raw components into something functional is what drives me. Whether it is a password-secured servo locker, a dual-axis solar tracker, or a gaming rig dialed in for peak stability, I am most at home with a multimeter in one hand and a soldering iron in the other. There is nothing quite like powering on a circuit you built yourself and watching it work.

EMPLOYMENT RECORDS

START-UP FOUNDER // DIGITAL FIXERS

Guelph, ON  ·  Self-Employed
JAN 2025 – SEP 2025
  • Architected a custom web presence that drove a 90% increase in business visibility and inbound client leads
  • Engineered board-level diagnostic workflows using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to resolve complex hardware failures
  • Handled end-to-end repair operations: client intake, component sourcing, soldering, quality assurance, and delivery
  • Optimized supply chain logistics through Excel modeling, cutting component acquisition time and reducing overhead costs

SOFTWARE ENG INTERN // PEARL TRAVEL

Alexandria, EG  ·  Contract
JUN 2025 – AUG 2025
  • Developed a fully responsive web platform for Alexandria's largest travel agency from the ground up
  • Drove a 70% increase in user interactions through targeted UI/UX redesigns and performance tuning
  • Contributed directly to $20,000 CAD in incremental revenue through improved booking flows and conversion optimization
  • Integrated Salesforce CRM and Adobe tooling within an Agile sprint framework across a cross-functional team

EXTRACTED ARCHIVES

// CLICK ANY PROJECT TO EXPAND INTEL

Solar-Tracker-Project

HARDWARE
▼ EXPAND

Dual-axis solar tracker built with Arduino, servo motors, and photoresistors. Actively orients a solar panel toward the strongest light source in real time, maximizing energy capture through automated positional control.

ARDUINO C++ FIRMWARE PLATFORMIO SERVO MOTORS PHOTORESISTORS CAD / STL G-CODE
  • CONTROL Dual-axis servo system driven by differential light readings across four photoresistors, continuously orienting the panel toward peak lux in real time.
  • FIRMWARE Written in C++ with PlatformIO — handles sensor polling, angle computation, and PWM servo commands in a real-time embedded loop.
  • MECHANICAL Custom 3D-printed housing designed in CAD. STL and G-code files included in the repo for full hardware reproducibility.
  • DOCS Full schematic diagrams and wiring documentation included. Built and tested on physical hardware.
>> ACCESS REPOSITORY

EcoLens

HACKATHON
▼ EXPAND

Built at GenAI Genesis 2026 — a Canadian sustainability scanner app that reveals the true environmental and financial cost of grocery purchases by scanning barcodes, labels, and receipts.

NEXT.JS REACT 19 TYPESCRIPT TAILWIND CSS GEMINI 2.0 FLASH CLOUDINARY OPEN FOOD FACTS VERCEL
  • SCAN Point your camera at a barcode or label to get a sustainability score (0–100) and the product's "true cost" — shelf price plus monetized environmental damage in CAD.
  • COMPARE Instantly surfaces greener or cheaper alternatives sorted by Greenest, Cheapest, Sweet Spot, or Planet Pick.
  • RECEIPT Photograph a receipt from Loblaws, No Frills, or Real Canadian Superstore for a full basket sustainability assessment with personalized swap recommendations.
  • LOCALIZED Uses your postal code and vehicle data to factor in regional grid composition, transportation costs, and provincial seasonal produce calendars.

Engineering-and-Design-I

HARDWARE
▼ EXPAND

Simulated an electric wheelchair drivetrain using a time-based open-loop control algorithm. Built for raw calibration tests and hardware endurance benchmarking on high-torque DC motors.

ARDUINO UNO C++ L298N H-BRIDGE DC MOTOR SERVO.H 12V POWER
  • CONTROL Open-loop time-based algorithm drives the motor at ~78% PWM duty cycle for 1.75 seconds, then hard-stops — simulating a calibrated wheelchair acceleration phase.
  • SAFETY Master isolation switch on the 12V main rail for emergency shutdown. Common ground between 12V and 5V rails stabilizes Arduino logic and prevents accidental activation.
  • FEEDBACK Micro servo (Pin 9) rotates from 0° to 180° on test completion, providing a physical visual signal that the run finished successfully.
  • ARCHITECTURE Six-phase firmware sequence: safety check → servo init → acceleration → deceleration → completion signal → infinite loop lockout to prevent restart.
>> ACCESS REPOSITORY

Arduino-Key-Safe-Locker

EMBEDDED
▼ EXPAND

A physical hardware security circuit built on Arduino Uno — enter the correct password on a 4x4 keypad to release the servo locks and retrieve your key. OLED display tracks breach attempts in real time.

ARDUINO UNO C++ 4x4 KEYPAD SERVO MOTORS (x3) OLED DISPLAY BREADBOARD
  • AUTH Password entered via 4x4 keypad is validated against stored credentials. Correct input triggers three servo motors to release the locking mechanism.
  • SECURITY OLED display logs and tracks failed password attempts in real time, providing visible feedback on breach activity.
  • HARDWARE Custom chassis with expandable storage slots — up to three independent servo locks configurable for different compartments.
  • DEMO Fully functional physical prototype, demonstrated live on video.

ESTABLISH CONNECTION

To initiate a secure comms link regarding employment contracts, hardware operations, or general engineering inquiries, utilize the direct channels below.

mbendari25@gmail.com