Muhammad Saad

About Me

I'm a first-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, passionate about embedded systems, IoT, and automation. With a strong academic foundation (97.2% admissions average) and hands-on experience in Arduino programming and API development, I'm driven to solve real-world problems through innovative engineering solutions.

As an Engineering Ambassador and experienced tutor, I enjoy sharing my knowledge while continuously learning. My work spans from healthcare monitoring systems to financial automation, always focusing on practical applications that make a meaningful impact.

Currently exploring opportunities in co-op programs and looking forward to applying my technical skills in real-world engineering challenges.

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Experience

Professional and leadership roles that have shaped my skills and perspective

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Electrical Team Member

Electrium Mobility – Electric Bike Team

September 2025 – Present

Waterloo, ON

Compared and selected battery pack configurations using Molicel INR 18650-P28A cells to optimize voltage, capacity, and discharge, achieving a 225 Wh system target for safe e-bike operation
Calculated preliminary powertrain requirements, estimating motor draw, target speed (35–40 km/h), and safe range (15–20 km), supporting prototype integration and guiding battery management decisions

Battery Systems Powertrain E-Bike Design Circuit Analysis

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Information Officer

Elections Canada

April 2025

Calgary, AB

Worked 15+ hour shifts managing voter registration and information services, helping 1000+ people daily navigate the voting process
Collaborated with 15 election workers to streamline voting operations and provide accommodations for voters
Reduced processing time by up to 25% through efficient workflow optimization

Customer Service Team Collaboration Process Optimization

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Engineering Ambassador

University of Waterloo

September 2025 – Present

Waterloo, ON

Selected to represent the Faculty of Engineering to prospective students through tours, Shadow Days, and the UniBuddy platform
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills by collaborating with ambassadors to coordinate engineering outreach events
Developed teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills among participants

Leadership Communication Event Coordination

Featured Projects

Explore some of my engineering projects and technical implementations

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Arduino Spatial Motion Tracker

Integrated 3-axis accelerometer and ultrasonic sensor with Arduino, capturing multi-axis acceleration and distance data via UART. Developed for patient motion tracking and delirium monitoring in healthcare.

Arduino C++ UART Sensors

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SMS Stock Trading News Alert

Python program using Alpha Vantage API to track daily stock changes over 5%. Automated real-time SMS/email alerts with Twilio and smtplib for instant market updates with secure API authentication.

Python APIs Twilio JSON

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IoT & Embedded Systems Research

Published technical article "Raspberry Pi for IoT, Robotics, and Embedded Systems" on ResearchGate, viewed by over 2,800 people worldwide. Covers practical applications in modern embedded systems.

Raspberry Pi IoT Research Technical Writing

Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I work with in my engineering projects

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Electrical

FPGA, Arduino, Altium Designer, Microcontrollers, Circuit Assembly, Resistors, PWM, UART, Schematics

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Languages

Python, C++, MATLAB, VHDL

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Frameworks & Tools

Pandas, VS Code, Arduino IDE, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, AutoCAD