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Tanbir
Badhan

Electrical Engineer bridging embedded systems, machine learning, and automation — building things that actually work.

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2+ Years Industry Experience
5+ Engineering Projects
90% ML Classification Accuracy
50% Avg. Efficiency Gain Delivered

01 — About

Engineer. Builder.
Problem-Solver.

I'm a 4th-year Electrical Engineering student at McMaster University, graduating May 2026 with a Dean's Honours distinction. My work sits at the intersection of embedded systems, machine learning, and industrial automation.

At General Motors, I built Python automation tools that saved weeks of manual effort, streamlined calibration workflows for EV thermal systems, and delivered diagnostic tooling used by cross-functional teams. At the Ministry of Transportation, I led a $200K retrofitting project and designed roadway lighting systems using AutoCAD and AGI32.

My personal projects push further — from a drowsiness detection system running real-time ML on a $55 Raspberry Pi, to a 3D environment scanner built with an MSP432, stepper motor, and ToF sensor. I build embedded systems that do real things in the real world.

I'm actively seeking full-time roles in electrical engineering, embedded systems, mechatronics, or software engineering starting May 2026.

Embedded Systems

Raspberry Pi, MSP432, Arduino — I design hardware-software systems from the ground up, from sensor interfaces to real-time processing pipelines.

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Machine Learning

CNN-based facial recognition, Random Forest classifiers, and computer vision systems deployed at the edge on constrained hardware.

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Automation & Tooling

Python scripts that eliminate weeks of manual work. VBA macros that boost productivity 20%. Data tools that cut analysis time in half.

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Electrical Design

AutoCAD wiring diagrams, arc flash analysis, lighting systems, and power distribution for major transportation infrastructure projects.

Technical Toolkit

Languages
Python C / C++ Embedded C Java MATLAB Verilog HDL HTML / CSS VBA
Machine Learning & Vision
TensorFlow Keras scikit-learn OpenCV MediaPipe CNN / VGG16 Random Forest PERCLOS
Embedded & Hardware
Raspberry Pi 4B MSP432E401Y Arduino FPGA / Quartus I2C / UART / SPI CAN / LIN Stepper Motors PCB Layout
Tools & Platforms
Linux OS GitHub AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Vehicle Spy Simulink ModelSim AGI32 LTSpice VSCode
Engineering Domains
Control Systems Power Systems Signal Processing Automotive Diagnostics Lighting Design Arc Flash Analysis Digital Logic / FSM
Communication & Collaboration
Technical Reports Cross-functional Teams Design Proposals Presentations ASIC Design Flow

03 — Projects

Selected Work

Facial Recognition Lock
AI-Powered Access Control System

A multi-factor embedded security system combining deep learning facial recognition (VGG16 CNN) with physical RFID and PIN code authentication. Achieves 80% recognition confidence while integrating hardware door-lock control — demonstrating end-to-end ML deployment on embedded hardware.

◈ 80% recognition confidence ◈ 80% security improvement
PythonTensorFlowKeras CNN / VGG16RFIDEmbedded Systems
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3D Environment Mapping
Embedded LiDAR Scanning System

A custom-built spatial scanning system using an MSP432 microcontroller, stepper motor, and Time-of-Flight LiDAR sensor. Collects spatial data via I2C, transmits via UART, and renders a full 3D point cloud in Python. Sensor mount 3D-printed using a custom Autodesk Inventor design. Demonstrated 100% usability in environment modeling.

◈ 100% functional accuracy ◈ Full 3D render output
PythonEmbedded CMSP432 I2C / UARTLiDAR / ToFAutoCAD3D Printing
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Autonomous Electrified Vehicle
Full-Stack Autonomous Driving System

Developed sensing, planning, and control modules for manual, driver-assist, and fully autonomous driving modes on Linux. Implemented Wall Following and Gap Following navigation algorithms using ROS (Robot Operating System) and Python/C++.

PythonC++ROS Linux OSMATLAB/Simulink
FPGA Digital Systems
RTL Design & Verification

Designed and verified digital systems on FPGA using Verilog RTL and Quartus Prime. Built FSM-based Datapath/Controller architectures, verified with ModelSim custom testbenches, and implemented arithmetic/logic circuits from adders to multiplexers.

Verilog HDLQuartus PrimeModelSim FPGAFSM Design
MATLAB/Simulink Engineering Suite
Simulation & Control System Design

Led a 5-member team to develop vehicle dynamics models, solar energy control systems, and data processing tools in MATLAB/Simulink. Achieved a 25% system performance improvement through integrated simulation and adaptive control algorithms.

◈ 25% performance gain ◈ 30% faster data processing ◈ 15% energy efficiency gain
MATLABSimulinkControl SystemsSolar Energy

04 — Experience

Work History

General Motors Canada — Oshawa, ON
Thermal Electrification Diagnostic Calibration Intern
Jan – Dec 2024
  • Built Python automation scripts for calibration workflows, eliminating weeks of repetitive data analysis.
  • Used Vehicle Spy with CAN/LIN protocols to analyze and visualize vehicle communication data for remote climate control adjustment.
  • Automated weekly robustness reports, saving 4 hours per week while improving accuracy and standardization.
  • Created a Python OnStar warranty data filtering tool that reduced multi-week manual datasets to targeted results per cycle.
  • Built visualization tools for freeze frame and vehicle data, cutting analysis time by 50% and improving accessibility for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Contributed to logic design and verification of vehicle electronic modules using assertion-based techniques aligned with GM safety standards.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation — Toronto, ON
PHM Engineering Associate
May – Dec 2022
  • Managed a $200K arc flash analysis and distribution assembly retrofitting project, coordinating with project managers and external engineering consultants.
  • Designed roadway, underpass, and high-mast lighting systems using AGI32 and AutoCAD, achieving full industry compliance.
  • Applied VBA in Excel to automate asset management workflows, increasing overall productivity by 20%.
  • Extended luminaire lifespan by over 25% through innovative retrofitting while maintaining efficiency and visibility.
  • Successfully negotiated final project prices, achieving a 15% cost reduction.

05 — Education

Academic Background

McMaster University — Hamilton, ON
Bachelor of Engineering — Electrical Engineering (Honours)
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Relevant Coursework: Control Systems · Signals & Systems · Energy Conversion · Electronic Devices & Circuits I & II · Microprocessor Systems · Power Systems · Machine Learning · Electrical Systems Integration
🏅 McMaster Honours Award — Level 3 📋 2× Dean's Honours List

Let's Build
Something Great.

I'm open to full-time roles, internships, and project collaborations in embedded systems, electrical engineering, ML, or software. Reach out — I respond fast.

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