About
I'm a student developer from Ottawa heading into Honours Computer Science (Co-op) at the University of Ottawa. I'm happiest when I'm figuring out how something works and then making it work better, I'm most drawn to projects that let me work a problem from end to end, from the first rough prototype to a version that's polished and holds up in the real world.
In my spare time, you can find me building side projects, competing at various different hackathons (like Hack Club!), and staying active with sports and the gym. I'm fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and I'm always looking for the next thing to learn!
Selected Work
01
A two-unit wireless doorbell built from two ESP32s communicating over ESP-NOW, with a deep-sleep battery button and a wall-powered chime. Firmware in C++, enclosure in Fusion 360.
→02
A full-stack clinical EMR web app deployed in Carleton University's nursing simulation lab, with role-based access, an instructor analytics dashboard, and automated multi-page PDF chart export.
→03
A custom, responsive portfolio site built from scratch in vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with GSAP animations and a custom domain on GitHub Pages.
→Experience
•Developed teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through diverse work assignments.
•Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive information in a police environment.
•Participated in educational workshops to gain insight into law enforcement and community service.
•Designed and shipped a full-stack clinical EMR web app actively used by Carleton University's nursing simulation lab.
•Built a wireless ESP32 doorbell system (ESP-NOW, deep sleep, C++ firmware) from scratch with a partner.
•Toured and received technical briefings from BlackBerry QNX, Nokia, Telesat, Nordion, Ross Video, and the NRC Photonics Fabrication Centre.
Education
Admitted to the Honours Computer Science program with co-op, combining academic coursework with paid industry work terms.
Selected for a competitive co-op program embedded in Canada's largest tech hub, building industry-led projects alongside professional engineers. Designed and shipped a full-stack EMR used by Carleton University, built a wireless ESP32 doorbell, and toured industry leaders including BlackBerry QNX, Nokia, Telesat, Nordion, Ross Video, and the NRC Photonics Fabrication Centre.
High school diploma with a focus on STEM.
Certifications
Hazard Awareness, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Aerial Lift Safety • 2026
Verify ↗Contact
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.
ialhowaid@gmail.com
