I'm Simar
Hey There 👋Computer Engineer & Embedded Systems Enthusiast
I’m currently studying computer engineering at the University of Manitoba, where I received the Schulich Leader Scholarship.
I’ve recently developed a strong interest in embedded systems and hardware engineering, and I’m actively seeking internship opportunities for summer 2025.
My GitHub showcases the code behind my projects, highlighting my technical skills and problem-solving abilities. For a more detailed summary of my experience and achievements, feel free to explore my LinkedIn profile.
Tools I Work With
Experience
Avionics Team Member @ UMSATS
September 2022 - December 2024As a Rocket Avionics Team Member for the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society (UMSATS), I collaborated on designing rocket circuitry in Altium and analyzed battery technologies, including Li-ion, LiPo, and Ni-MH, to select the best power source for competition and technical requirements.
WorldSkills Competitor @ Skills Canada
April 2023 - September 2024I earned two gold medals, placing first in both the provincial and national Skill Canada competitions, and represented Canada at the International WorldSkills Competition 2024 in Lyon, France. Competing against participants from over 70 countries, I developed full-stack web applications and architectures without internet access, including REST APIs, web games, interactive UIs, and database schemas, while utilizing tools like Git, SSH, and Postman to debug and optimize my work.
PHP Programmer @ CycurID
February 2022 - May 2023Contributed to the development of secure web applications and PHP-based OAuth authentication systems for a growing tech startup. Leveraging Figma wireframes, I built modular, pixel-perfect WordPress sites that adhered to strict technical and design requirements. I worked collaboratively within a Scrum framework, utilizing tools like Jira for task management, engaging in code reviews, and ensuring the delivery of secure, industry-standard solutions.
Founder @ Developers of Change
September 2022 - December 2024Founded a non-profit targeting non-profits who require web services free of charge. Our volunteer web developers and designers work on the websites of non-profits, gaining valuable, practical experience for their future ambitions.
Volunteer WordPress Developer @ Feeding Canadian Kids
July 2022 - PresentAided the redesign of the non-profit’s website, increasing user-experience and bringing a modern look to the website.
Volunteer WordPress Developer @ CareFind
August 2021 - PresentCompleted various tasks including bug fixes, content-management, and feature additions. Worked to resolve user-experience and SEO issues. Implemented solutions to increase user conversion.
Volunteer WordPress Developer @ ReelHeART Festival Group
April 2021 - August 2023Worked on three websites for the non-profit, managing content and fixing bugs that arose. Redesigned and developed the ReelHeART website to modernize the look and increase user experience.
Projects
6DoF Robotic Arm Control
A program that controls a 6 DoF Robot Arm Control via the Logitech 3d pro extreme joystick and a STM32. The program consists of a python script which reads the joystick HID inputs, and sends the interpreted data to the STM32 via serial communication. The STM32 controls 3 external modules used for motor control, angle measurement, and data display.
FPGA Traffic Controller
A traffic intersection controller written in Verilog HDL, designed on the Intel DE10 FPGA board using Intel Quartus. Features external LED connections via GPIO and automatic traffic flow direction with the use of infrared sensors.
DHT11 Driver Library STM32
Driver library and implementation guide for the DHT11 temperature sensor for STM32 microcontrollers
LCD1602 Driver Library STM32
I2C driver library and implementation guide for the LCD1602 for STM32 microcontrollers
MPU6050 Driver Library STM32
I2C driver library and implementation guide for the MPU6050 accelerometer/gyroscope/temperature sensor for STM32 microcontrollers
PCA9685 Driver Library STM32
I2C driver library and implementation guide for the PCA9685 motor controller for STM32 microcontrollers
Crypto Coin Tracker
A website that brings in real-time data on the prices of crypto coins, allowing users to buy, sell, and favorite coins so they may track them. Their choices are saved in the browser’s local storage so they persist through refreshes.
Assiniboine Park Zoo Website
This project was completed during the Skills Manitoba Competition in the Web Technologies category at the Secondary School level. I placed 1st place, receiving a gold medal. Contestants were tasked with completing a theoretical extension to Assiniboine Park website. They had 6 hours to complete the project. Afterwards, each contestant's websites were judged by a panel of judges consisting of developers and designers.
Moon Landing Simulator
This project is built for the University of Manitoba's .devClub Hackathon of 2023. It was inspired by a past computer science assignment I have completed called Lunar Lander. The assignment was based on the Lunar Lander game. My goal of this project was to expand on the game and add visual and graphical elements to it, creating a website instead of a Java console app.
Java Forest Fire Simulation
A simulation of a fire taking place in a forest. This was done using Java. The three elements involved are Fire, Trees, and seeds.
The Game of Life in C#
The Game of Life is a type of cellular automaton. Each cell can either be alive or dead and the status is updated every iteration. The status of a cell is determined based off of predefined rules.
Stock Searcher
This website allows users to enter a stock symbol. A web socket is created with the Finnhub Finance API and the trading price of the stock is continuously updated and displayed to the user in real-time.
JavaScript DOM Manipulation
This project contains advanced uses of JavaScript to create a dynamic 3D card that the user can interact with, a image gallery, and a draggable slider.
Complete website projects, both personal and non-personal I have created include:
- My current portfolio site (Next.js, Sass)
- Developers of Change (Next.js, Sass)
- CycurID News (WordPress, Sass)
- Imme Blog (WordPress, Sass)
The non-profit websites I have created are:
- ReelHeart.org (WordPress, Sass)
- Feeding Canadian Kids (WordPress)