Mechatronics Engineering - University of Waterloo

Hi, I'm Ali

I build things at the intersection of software, hardware, and AI - from firmware for electric race cars to AI-powered workflow tools.

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About Me

I'm a Mechatronics Engineering student at Waterloo focused on building practical software and AI systems. At ATS360/Netdynamic, I worked on AI-powered hiring tools for video screening, interview scheduling, resume parsing, and scoring workflows used by over 30 enterprise recruiting teams.

I build mostly across software and AI: React and Next.js on the frontend, Node/Express and JavaScript on the backend, PostgreSQL for data, AWS for infrastructure, and Playwright for automation. I also work close to hardware through embedded firmware with Waterloo Formula Electric.

I'm looking for software and AI co-ops where I can build real products, solve hard problems, and keep growing quickly.

location

Ontario, Canada

status

open to co-ops

Projects

AI + Web

Clarus

A student dashboard that syncs course data from Brightspace, organizes deadlines and grade weights, and generates AI-ranked study action plans.

TypeScript

Next.js

Fastify

Prisma

Playwright

GitHub Demo ->

AI + Mobile

ChefIt

A full-stack social cooking app that scans pantry items, matches recipes by ingredient coverage, and supports posts, reviews, and smart shopping lists.

SwiftUI

Node.js

Express

PostgreSQL

OpenAI Vision

GitHub Demo ->

Web Extension

WaterlooWorks+

A Manifest V3 Chrome extension that parses resumes and job posts, scores candidate fit, and adds dashboards and overlays to streamline co-op job screening.

JavaScriptManifest V3DOM APIs

Node.jsPDF.js

GitHub

AI Project

Joblyze - AI Job Posting Analyzer

An AI-powered job posting analyzer that extracts required skills, compares them with resumes, and highlights gaps for stronger applications.

Python

Streamlit

LangChain

OpenAI

GitHub

Embedded

IoT-Enabled Electronic Safe

ESP32 safe with keypad, LEDs, buzzer, and temperature sensing; the web interface mirrors lock state and controls access in real time.

C++

ESP32

PlatformIOWeb

GitHub

CAD

Delivery Drone - CAD Prototype

Designed and 3D-printed a delivery drone prototype in Fusion 360, iterating propeller arm connectors and custom axles into a functional scale model.

Fusion 3603D PrintingIteration

Drive ->

Experience

Software Engineer Co-op

ATS360/Netdynamic Inc. - Mississauga, ON

Jan 2026 - Apr 2026

Architected an end-to-end AI video screening platform using SuiteScript, AWS Lambda, S3, Transcribe, and Bedrock/Claude, shipping a client-requested feature to 30+ enterprise hiring teams.
Designed and shipped four interview scheduling flows plus a centralized Interview Hub with calendar sync and auto timeslot generation, cutting roughly 15 minutes per interview across 30+ client teams.
Performed QA for resume parsing and AI scoring accuracy across 100+ resumes and authored 3 developer handoff guides to support clean engineering onboarding.

Firmware Developer

University of Waterloo Formula Electric - Waterloo, ON

Sept 2025 - Dec 2025

Developed and tested embedded C/C++ firmware for STM32 ECUs, improving reliability across motor, sensor, and control subsystems.
Validated CAN/UART signal flow with simulated inputs, reducing communication errors by ~20% and streamlining GitHub-based testing and documentation.

Co-op Student Technician

Volvo Cars Oakville - Oakville, ON

July 2024 - Aug 2024

Partnered with senior technicians to diagnose and resolve complex system malfunctions using structured root-cause analysis.
Adjusted to different workflows across multiple technicians, contributing to timely completion of critical repairs.

Tutor & Communications Executive

Garth Webb SS Peer Tutoring Club - Oakville, ON

Sept 2024 - June 2025

Founded and scaled the club to 200+ students; led announcements, email comms, and coordination with teachers and tutors.
Tutored 50+ students in Math and Science, improving grades by up to 15% via tailored study plans.

Energy, Engineering & Robotics SHSM

Garth Webb SS - Oakville, ON

Oct 2023 - June 2025

Completed WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety, and First Aid & CPR certifications.
Designed sustainable-city solutions during ICE training; coordinated project tasks and timelines with spreadsheets.