ASCII Camera
August 2025
Quick fun project to replicate the camera view with ASCII characters. Uses OpenCv, with controllable columns size, dithering, sharpening and more!
- C++
- OpenCV
About
I’m Chris, a Biomedical and Mechatronics Engineering student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. My work blends curiosity with problem-solving, whether it’s engineering systems, exploring new technologies, or refining my design skills. When I'm not working, I recharge through movies, pickup basketball, and listening to good music.
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Graduation
- Spring 2026
- Open To
- Full-time positions
Projects
Lower Limb Gait Monitor
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Made a device to help young children with Cerebral Palsy monitor their physiological progress in therapy to combat toe-walking.
- C++
- Analog/Digital Circuitry
- Serial Communications
RecycleRight
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
A compact web app that helps users sort waste correctly using a lightweight model. Reached Google Solutions Challenge Top 100.
- Python
- Flutter
- Embedded Systems
- Tensorflow
Retro Desktop UI
In Progress
A more creative portfolio! A retro Mac-inspired desktop with draggable, resizable windows and a terminal.
- React
- Tailwind
- UX
GBA Emulator
In Progress
Building a Game Boy Advance Emulator from scratch, starting with the CPU!
- C++
- C#
- Assembly
Experience
Verification & Validation Engineering Intern
Trimble Applanix
May 2024 – Aug 2025
Tested and validated geonavigation systems, ensuring our systems maintained centimeter level precision after firmware updates. Led dynamic testing for our positioning systems, and ensured accuracy of data collection.
Research Assistant
McMaster Centre for Software Certification
May 2023 – Aug 2023
Developed scripts to automate requirement falsification for Simulink models; streamlined testing workflows for research projects like mechanical ventilators.
Project Lead – RecycleRight
Google Developers Solutions Challenge
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
Led a student team to build a lightweight waste-sorting system that reached the Google Global Top 100 out of thousands of submissions.