Noah Waisbrod

About

Hello, my name is Noah, and I'm from Vaughan, Ontario. I'm in the third year of my undergrad at Queen's University, where I'm studying Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering. I am passionate about automation and problem-solving, which is why I love what I do. Integrating technology to solve problems is a challenge I'm always up for!

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Student

Aside from my academic life here's a little more about me...

  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • Favorite superhero: Spider-Man
  • Favorite Activity: Travel
  • Favorite Sport: Soccer
  • Favorite Movies: Horror
  • Favorite Music: R&B

I'm originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. I love spending my free time hanging out with friends and family, building personal projects and working out. My favourite activity is to travel, so I can see the world and chase the adventure.

Resume

Education

Queen’s University, Kingston ON

SEP 2021 - Present

Bachelor of Applied Science – Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

  • Principal’s Scholarship
  • Click here to see courses

Smith School of Business, Kingston ON

Mar 2023 - Present

Business Certificate

  • Click here to see courses

Westmount Collegiate Institute, Vaughan ON

SEP 2017 - JUN 2021

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Professional Experience

Shipfusion, Toronto ON

May 2023 – APR 2023

Jr IoT Developer

    Worked on designing and building four IoT devices to improve warehouse efficiency. Worked with tools such as Fusion 360 for CAD and 3D printing, Easy EDA for PCB design and fabrication, and C++ for microcontroller programming and web integration.

Multimatic, Vaughan ON

MAY 2022 – AUG 2022

Engineering Student Intern

    Worked on maintaining and improving the quality of the Ford Mustang Mach-E DoorPresenter manufacturing process. I also created a digital error-tracking system with scanner technology to improve efficiency and data analytics.

Dundee Deco, Vaughan ON

AUG 2019 – AUG 2021

Warehouse Assistant

    Worked on picking, packing, and processing shipment orders. I also installed and maintained warehouse computer systems and inventory infrastructure.

Relevant Experience

Queen's Aerospace Design Team, Kingston ON

OCT 2023 – PRESENT

Electrical Team Member

    Worked on a power distribution PCB design with Queen’s University aerospace electrical design team to create practical solutions for a competition-level drone. The PCB was simulated in LTSpice and created in Altium to be fabricated for competition.

QUANTT, Kingston ON

APR 2023 – PRESENT

Project Manager

    Lead a team of engineering students in creating a machine-learning stock trading algorithm. I coordinated meetings and maintained a well-paced schedule to complete the project within the timeline. I also programmed the algorithm in Python with my team, and used Keras as the machine learning framework.

Mechatronics Executive Club, Kingston ON

NOV 2022 – PRESENT

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Student Representative

    I was elected as my year's mechatronics and robotics representative to advocate for the student body. I assist in organizing events and merchandise for the mechatronics discipline and coordinate with professors and administration to improve program satisfaction.

Q-Mind, Kingston ON

OCT 2022 – MAY 2023

Consulting Team Member

    Worked with a team to create a machine learning application that translates sign language letters into text. I worked on the data collection and parsing, which was used to train and test the model. I programmed in Python and used Open CV with Pandas to collect and prepare images.

AutoDrive, Kingston ON

JAN 2022 – MAY 2023

Perception Team Member

    I created a lane detection algorithm for self-driving car applications to compete in the SAE AutoDrive Challenge. I used an algorithmic solution and a machine learning approach with Python and Open CV.

Projects

I love to build things! Check out my projects on my Github by clicking here to see some of my projects.

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Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • C, C++
  • Matlab
  • Arduino
  • ROS
  • Java

Electrical and Computer

  • PCB Design
  • FPGA Programming
  • microcontroller Programming
  • PLC Programming
  • LTSpice
  • Altium
  • Easy EDA
  • Oscilloscope

AI and Machine-Learning

  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • SK Learn
  • Keras
  • Pandas
  • Open CV
  • Numpy

Prototyping

  • Fusion 360
  • Solidworks CAD
  • Power/Shop Tools
  • 3D printing
  • CNC Laser Cutting

Commerce

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Excel
  • Quantitative Analytics
  • Inventory Managment

Engineering

  • Control Systems
  • Signal Processing
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Automation
  • Problem Solving

Contact

Github:

Noah-Waisbrod

Instagram:

@noah_waisbrod

linkedin:

Noah Waisbrod