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Sharavanan
Mathivanan

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Building intelligent machines that bridge hardware and software.

💼 Payload Lead @ Western Aero Design
🤖 Robotics & Embedded Systems Engineer @ MEBOT
🎓 Western University · Mechatronics & AI Systems Eng.
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Sharavanan Mathivanan
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About

Who I Am

I'm passionate about building intelligent machines and software, and I enjoy solving real-world problems through robotics, automation, and coding. With hands-on experience in both hardware and software, I bridge the gap between mechanical systems and intelligent solutions, from custom PCBs and CAD-designed chassis to computer vision pipelines and control loops.

Mechatronics & AI Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Science
📍 London, Canada
📅 Expected Apr 2029 · 3rd Year
Stack

Skills & Tech

💻
Programming & Languages
Languages I write production and research code in.
Python
C/C++
Java
MATLAB
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
🤖
Robotics & Hardware
Mechanical design, embedded control, and PCB work.
Arduino
SolidWorks
CAD Design
PCB Layout
👁
AI & Computer Vision
Perception and learning-based systems.
TensorFlow
MediaPipe
Computer Vision
🛠
Tools & Platforms
Where the rest of it runs and gets built.
Linux
Git
GitHub
Docker
SQL
VS Code
IntelliJ IDEA
Claude Code
Career

Experience

Jun 2026 -
Present
Payload Lead Western Aero Design · London, Ontario
  • Lead electrical design and integration of the payload system for the advanced class drone.
  • Design and engineer the payload mounting mechanism, ensuring structural compatibility and reliable deployment.
  • Coordinate with the software lead to integrate payload control into the drone's flight system.
Electrical Design PCB Layout CAD Design SolidWorks Systems Integration
May 2026 -
Present
Robotics & Embedded Systems Engineer MEBOT EDTECH, ROBOTICS, AI & IT · Internship · Chennai, India
  • Designed and built an educational robot from scratch for K-12 learners, covering hardware design, firmware development, and mechanical prototyping.
  • Developed a visual programming IDE enabling students to program robots and sprites, supporting multiple microcontroller boards (ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino R4 WiFi/Minima, and more) across multiple programming languages.
  • Deployed both products at MEBOT, actively used by 10+ students across robotics learning programs.
Embedded Systems Robotics Firmware Development ESP32
Jan 2026 -
Jun 2026
Junior Tricopter Lead Western Aero Design · London, Ontario
  • Lead cross-functional team of 5 to design, model, and manufacture UAV structural/mechanical components for SAE competition.
  • Create SolidWorks 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, and BOMs for manufacturing.
  • Select materials and specify tolerances for 3D-printed and machined parts based on load/weight requirements.
SolidWorks CAD Design 3D Printing Circuit Design
Sep 2025 -
Jan 2026
Prototyping Engineer Western Aero Design · London, Ontario
  • Designed and 3D-printed 10+ mechanical prototypes including mounting brackets, motor housings, and fixtures.
  • Engineered custom PCB layouts and wiring harnesses within one-week deadlines.
PCB Layout 3D Printing Soldering SolidWorks
Jan 2026
Software Lead, Ri3D WEFIRST Robotics Club · London, Ontario
  • Programmed PID control loops and motor configuration for automated mechanism actuation under 72-hour build constraint.
Java C++ PID Control FRC Framework
May 2025 -
Aug 2025
Computer Vision and AI Intern MAANTT Global Services · Chennai, India
  • Developed Python-based monitoring system tracking 50+ concurrent inputs with 90% detection accuracy.
  • Automated reporting workflows; authored technical documentation improving cross-team communication.
Python TensorFlow MediaPipe Computer Vision
Dec 2024 -
May 2025
Autonomous Systems Software Developer WE AutoPilot Club · Seasonal · London, Ontario (Hybrid)
  • Developed custom developer tools for seamless integration with the F1TENTH Gym environment, enhancing autonomous vehicle testing.
  • Created utility functions to efficiently extract and manipulate CSV waypoint data, streamlining path planning tasks.
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of perception models for real-time object detection and scene understanding.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to advance the autonomous driving stack for Western AutoPilot's race vehicle.
Python F1TENTH Gym Path Planning Computer Vision Autonomous Vehicles
Mar 2024 -
Aug 2024
Robot Designer & Trainer MEBOT Robotics · Chennai, India
  • Designed and assembled functional robot prototypes from concept through commissioning.
  • Managed project timelines and created training curriculum for students aged 8–15.
Robotics Hardware Design Curriculum Dev
Academics

Education

Sep 2024 -
Apr 2029
Bachelor of Engineering Science
Western University, Mechatronics & AI Systems Engineering
  • 3rd year, London, Ontario, Canada. Expected graduation April 2029.
  • Coursework: Cyber-Physical Systems Theory, Intro to Mechatronic Design, Intro to Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Machine Learning, Algorithms & Data Structures, Circuits and Systems, Digital Systems & Signal Processing, Engineering Dynamics
Robotics Controls AI Systems
Work

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Writing

Blog

More write-ups on builds and experiments coming soon.

Certifications
CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate)
Dassault Systèmes
2025
Credential ID C-DU87NVP5JQ
MATLAB Onramp
MathWorks
2024
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WHMIS Training
Western University
2024
Issued Aug 23, 2024 · Expires Aug 23, 2027
Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow
Google Cloud · Coursera
Jul 17, 2025
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Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python
Coursera Project Network
Jul 24, 2025
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Learn to Lead Leadership Certificate
Western University
2025
Issued Dec 4, 2025
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Actively looking for Summer/Fall 2027 co-op opportunities in robotics, embedded systems, and applied AI. Usually reply within a day. Based in London, Ontario, Canada.

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