Mirza Zuhayr
About Me
I'm currently a student at Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Computer Engineering, where I am specializing in Computing Hardware and Emerging Architectures and Systems and Architecture. I am specifically interested in VLSI design and embedded systems and plan to learn more throughout my educational career.
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Since childhood, I've always been interested in technology. My endeavors into engineering began in elementary when I became curious about the components of my electronic toys, and started taking them apart and putting them back together. I was also always fascinated with the latest technologies released by companies such as Apple, Microsoft, etc.
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As I progressed through middle school, I became increasingly interested in computers, and I would spend most of my free time on the computer partaking in a variety of activities such as video-editing and photoshop. While exploring the software side of things, I also became interested in the hardware side of computers: how they're built, designed, and manufactured. This interest began as I wanted to build my own computer for video games. I built my first custom PC in middle school using nothing but the parts I ordered, and online instruction. It was a fascinating process and inspired me to go into the field of Electrical & Computer Engineering. As a Computer Engineering major at Georgia Tech, I am now able to delve deeper into the architecture of computing hardware.
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Through High School, I continued to follow my passions in Engineering through developing skills in AutoCAD/Fusion360 and honing skills in design. I also specifically dove deeper into skills of electrical/computer engineering, learning to build mini wind-powered generators through STEM competitions, soldering, PCB design, and programming through an internship at CellAntenna Wireless.
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At Georgia Tech, I am continuing to follow my passions of building and exploration, honing my skills in soldering & programming and learning more about computer hardware and software.
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Skills
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Programming
Proficient in Python and Java, some experience with Rust and C . Experience with object-oriented programming and data structures/algorithms. About 2+ years of experience in programming. Through my skills, was able to support and develop software for a variety of projects at my past internship at CellAntenna Wireless and employed software engineering best practices that were integral to the completion of company projects in a timely manner.
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Soldering
Through past internship experience and my own personal projects, and extracurriculars, I have also become proficient in soldering and will continue to develop my own projects involving soldering. Click the button below to see some examples of my soldering projects!
CAD/CAM Software
Over 4+ years experience in CAD/CAM software use. I have created a variety of CAD/CAM designs and have become proficient in the use of software such as MasterCAM, AutoCAD, and Fusion360.
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Leadership
Throughout high school, I was president of a multitude of organizations such as Science Olympiad, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society, where I gained valuable experience in leadership. I am continuing to use my experience here at Georgia Tech through organizations such as Muslim Student Association, where I have joined the Finance Board Committee, and plan on taking a higher role in the future.
Video Editing
Through my own personal projects and various projects at Georgia Tech, I have been able to hone my skills in Video Editing using Sony Vegas Pro. I have over 6+ years of experience in video editing and this area has been a very enjoyable hobby of mine as well. Often times, I video edited for fun, however I have applied my skills in editing for school projects over the years as well. The image above is just one example of a video project I have completed recently.
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Presentations/Communication
Through my past leadership positions, I also gained valuable experience in effective communication and presentations. I am extremely proficient in delivering presentations in a clear, concise, engaging manner. I continue to compound my skills in presentation through my classes at Georgia Tech.