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\href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif/}{linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}\\ & \faIcon{phone-square-alt} +1 (519) 502-8463 & \faIcon{github} \href{https://www.github.com/mnisyif}{github.com/mnisyif} \end{tabular*} \vspace{-10pt} %-----------Summary----------- % \section{\color{blue} Summary} % \resumeItemListStart % \resumeItem {Demonstrated expertise in leading successful projects that enhance system accessibility and proposing innovative architectures}\vspace{-5pt} % \resumeItem {Lead developer in real-time projects, including a Text-to-Braille Real-Time Converter and a real-time security system}\vspace{-5pt} % \resumeItem {Strong leader with a track record of design competition victories, winning \$2,000 for a medical test automation project} \vspace{-5pt} % \resumeItemListEnd % \vspace{-8pt} %-----------EDUCATION----------- \section{\color{blue}Education} \resumeSubHeadingListStart \resumeSubheading {University of Guelph | MASc.}{Sep 2023 -- Aug 2025} {Masters of Applied Science in Computer Engineering}{Guelph, Ontario} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem{Focus Area: Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Edge-Cloud computing, Core Networks} \resumeItem{Research Topic: Developing efficient algorithms for edge-cloud computing networks} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubheading {University of Guelph | BEng.}{Sep 2019 -- May 2023} {Bachelor of Engineering: Major in Computer Engineering, Minor in Computer Science}{Guelph, Ontario} \resumeSubHeadingListEnd \vspace{-8pt} %-----------EXPERIENCE----------- \section{\color{blue}Relevant Work Experience} \resumeSubHeadingListStart \resumeSubheading {Graduate Research Assistant}{Jan 2023 -- Ongoing} {University of Guelph}{Guelph, Ontario} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem {Implemented semantic communication techniques, reducing edge-to-cloud latency by up to 30\%} \resumeItem {Implemented transformer-based models to enhance data relevance and network efficiency} \resumeItem {Optimized and benchmarked AI infrastructure for minimal end-to-end latency and high-quality data transmission} \resumeItem {Research published in IEEE CCECE 2024} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubheading {Undergraduate Research Assistant \& Software Developer}{Oct 2022 -- Oct 2023} {University of Guelph - Robotics Institute}{Guelph, Ontario} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem {Developed and optimized circuitry and code for automated door control logic board} \resumeItem {Enhanced mobile app communication using React Native for iOS and Android} \resumeItem {Developed ROS libraries in Python and C++ for a feeding robot system} \resumeItem {Migrated Python system to ROS, optimizing node interactions and data flow} \resumeItemListEnd % \resumeSubheading % {Undergraduate Research Assistant}{May 2023 -- Oct 2023} % {University of Guelph - Robotics Institute}{Guelph, Ontario} % \resumeItemListStart % \resumeItem {Developed and optimized circuitry and code for a logic board controlling automated doors} % \resumeItem {Enhanced the logic board's code to improve communication and responsiveness to opening commands from a mobile app} % \resumeItem {Contributed to the development of a mobile app using React Native for iOS and Android platforms} % \resumeItem {Implemented bug fixes and new features based on user feedback from research participants, enhancing app usability} % \resumeItemListEnd % \resumeSubheading % {R\&D Software Developer - Work Study}{Oct 2022 -- May 2023} % {University of Guelph - Robotics Institute}{Guelph, Ontario} % \resumeItemListStart % \resumeItem {Developed ROS libraries in Python and C++ for a feeding robot system for individuals with special needs} % \resumeItem {Dockerized ROS 1 and ROS 2 packages to resolve conflicts and ensure seamless communication between packages} % \resumeItem {Assisted in migrating the existing Python system to ROS, enhancing computational efficiency on the host machine} % \resumeItem {Optimized node interactions and data flow to improve overall system performance} % \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubheading {Information Technology Analyst}{Jul 2020 -- Oct 2020} {Kitchener Downtown Community Health Center - SRHC}{Kitchener, Ontario} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem {Devised a call scheduling scheme reducing patient waiting times by 30\%} \resumeItem {Implemented a self-devised equipment upgrade plan, saving 45\% of a \$10,000 budget} \resumeItem {Administered and maintained Linux and Windows servers, ensuring 99.9\% uptime} \resumeItem {Configured and maintained secure VPNs using Fortigate firewall} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubHeadingListEnd %-----------PROJECTS----------- \section{\color{blue}Projects} \resumeSubHeadingListStart \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}Homelab with Self-Hosted Services} $|$ \color{blue}\emph{Git, Docker, Linux}}{} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem{Configured and maintained a homelab with self-hosted services including Nextcloud for file storage, Immich for photo management, a Git server for version control, and two game servers} \resumeItem{Deployed each service in isolated Docker containers, ensuring resource efficiency, automated backups, and secure network protocols} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}Dynamic Noise Cancelling with RL} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Python, PyTorch}}{} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem{Implemented a voice noise cancellation solution using Reinforcement Learning and Dynamic Sparse Training to improve system accuracy and adaptability} \resumeItem{Adapted an Automatic Noise Filtering algorithm for real-time application, providing significant improvements in voice clarity in varied noise environments} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}Text-to-Braille Real-Time Converter} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Python, Git, Eagle, Jira}}{} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem{Led a team to develop a real-time text-to-braille converter, implementing a modular architecture for improved flexibility} \resumeItem{Collaborated with an NPO to deliver the solution with a budget-friendly building cost of \$250 CAD} \resumeItemListEnd % \resumeProjectHeading % {\textbf{\color{black}Program Counter CMOS-Based Integrated Circuit} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Cadence, Jira, Linux}}{} % \resumeItemListStart % \resumeItem{Designed an optimized CMOS-based program counter by applying concepts like fanout and delay calculations} % \resumeItem{Validated functionality using industry-grade simulation tools, following a modular, hierarchical design approach} % \resumeItemListEnd % \resumeProjectHeading % {\textbf{\color{black}Real-Time Security System} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{STM32, FreeRTOS, uC-OS III}}{} % \resumeItemListStart % \resumeItem{Developed a real-time security system using an STM32f429 development board, FHD camera, and PIR motion sensor} % \resumeItem{Utilized concepts like semaphores and interrupts to achieve rapid response times of 50 ms} % \resumeItemListEnd \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}ZAMAZ UTI Diagnosis - Image Processor} $|$ \color{blue}\emph{Python, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib}}{} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem{Created a software system to automate urine test readouts using image analysis and pixel calculations} \resumeItem{Delivered a solution 16x faster than the gold standard, winning a \$2,000 prize in a competition among 50+ teams} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubHeadingListEnd \vspace{-8pt} %---------Publications--------- \section{\color{blue}Publications} \resumeSubHeadingListStart \resumeSubheading {Boosting Edge-to-Cloud Data Transmission Efficiency with Semantic Transcoding}{} {Published @ IEEE CCECE (Aug 2024)}{} \resumeItemListStart \resumeItem {Developed semantic communication techniques, reducing edge-to-cloud latency by up to 30\%} \resumeItem {Implemented transformer-based models to enhance data relevance and network efficiency} \resumeItemListEnd \resumeSubHeadingListEnd \end{document}