Hi, I'm Shadhin
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Built a rocket engine, founded 3 STEM clubs totalling 350+ members, got countrywide highest grade in CS and aced A Levels (equivalent of all AP classes) with only two weeks of prep while hitting Ascendant on Valorant (top 0.7%). Then I graduated highschool. Oh and I also love cats.
Mushfiqur Shadhin
CE @ University of Waterloo
About Me
Why I Lived
I started engineering around preschool by breaking apart my birthday toys and building something new back together. To me, I'm as proud of those built on hopes and dreams rc cars as I am of the rocket engines I built in highschool.
I like to build, and I treat everything that helps me build as a tool. Which is why I won't really have a preference between software, hardware or the niche languages and components between them. I focus more on choosing the right tool for the job and having the adaptability to use them perfectly.
What's in a name?
WIL stands for Why I Lived, the first username I made and one that I use till this day. It's to me a phrase that represents your life's essence
Education
University of Waterloo
BASc in Computer Engineering
2028
Relevant Coursework
Embedded Systems, Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Control Systems
Embedded Systems
Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and real-time systems
Propulsion Engineering
Developed hybrid rocket engines with industrial grade control systems
Software Development
Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks
Education
Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo (2028)
Technical Skills
Languages
Developer Tools
Frameworks
Embedded Systems
Engineering
Software Development
Featured/Projects
Featured CTFs and Hackathons
HackTheNorth CTF
Achieved 7th place out of 1,338 contestants
HacktheNorth 2025
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ae27ff
First CTF I did, and it was a blast
Hack the Valley X
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Revolution Elite
10/10 storyline, would recommend
Work Experience
Member at Propulsive Landers - Firmware Engineer
Georgia Tech
- Programmed a low-level firmware for stabilization controls in VTOL, integrating 16 sensors to achieve >70% increase in vector stabilization coded in C using SPI/I2C protocols.
- Designed a microcontroller framework to support VTOL operations with real-time feedback optimizing control loops for 55% more responsiveness to enable smoother vertical lift transition using FreeRTOS & JTAG.
Head of A&GNC - Embedded Systems Engineer & Software Engineer
AERD
- Gained wide media recognition in 45 news outlets and ≈30 TV broadcasts through conducting seminars in universities and participating in media interviews.
- Developed rocket flight computers with active fin stabilization from a 9DOF IMU improving in-flight oscillations by 87% compared to passive systems. used PID algorithm coded in C++ through ESP32 & Teensy.
- Made on-board flight prediction models which achieved trajectory forecasts with 92% accuracy and reduced potential flight risks by above 70% by implementing MDP algorithms coded in Python using RocketPy.
Get In Touch
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to say hello!
Contact Information
Let's Connect
I'm currently looking for co-op opportunities in software development, embedded systems, or related fields. If you have any opportunities or would like to discuss potential collaborations, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I'm also open to working on interesting projects, research opportunities, or any other engineering challenges that align with my skills and interests.