Dieting a cat is not easy… Learn more about an automated cat feeder with a Raspberry Pi, integrating Python, a servo motor, LCD via I2C, ultrasonic sensors, LEDs, and a camera to monitor and control food dispensing, complemented by a notification system that sends time-stamped photos via email for enhanced remote tracking of pet diet.

Engineered and programmed a remote-controlled plant watering system using Arduino and IoT technologies, integrating soil moisture and ultrasonic sensors with a custom 3D-printed enclosure, enabling optimal plant hydration and streamlined care via a mobile app from any location.

As team captain, I lead a multidisciplinary group in designing, building, and programming a robot with Autodesk Inventor, leading to our advancement to the divisional quarterfinals at the world championships (top 0.003%) and winning the Ontario Provincial Design Award. Our team also excelled in local competitions, securing the 2023 VEX Robotics Brampton Skills Champion, Excellence Award, and Tournament Champions titles, demonstrating our comprehensive skill and innovation in robotics.

Raspberry Pi lock box programmed in Python featuring a key pad, LCD with I2C, a servo motor, and an ultrasonic sensor.

Ranking among the top 0.001% of teams worldwide that year, our VEX Robotics team excelled in the World Robotics Competition, where I contributed as a designer on the intake subsystem and tested drive trains to enhance our robot’s performance. As scouting lead during the finals, I strategically analyzed competitors’ tactics and coordinated our team’s efforts. This pivotal role and our collective dedication propelled us into the divisional finals, showcasing our team's technical and strategic capabilities.

As the lead strategist for the VEX Robotics team during the 2021 World Championships, I utilized Adobe Premiere Pro for video analysis to compare our robot’s performance against global competitors, identifying key areas for improvement. This strategic analysis contributed significantly to our team securing a top 5 position in the skills challenge, where robots compete in a one-minute, autonomous scoring attempt, marking a successful initiation into my first year with VEX.