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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.