Mission_001CTF
7th / 1,338
HackTheNorth CTF
Achieved 7th place out of 1,338 contestants
<24hMedium7th / 1,338
CryptographyWeb ExploitationSteganography
Hi, I'm Shadhin
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Built a rocket engine, founded 3 STEM clubs totalling 350+ members, got countrywide highest grade in CS and aced A Levels (equivalent of all AP classes) with only two weeks of prep while hitting Ascendant on Valorant (top 0.7%). Then I graduated highschool. Oh and I also love cats.
Mushfiqur Shadhin
CE @ University of Waterloo
SoftwareEmbeddedTomfoolery
About Me
Why I Lived
I started engineering around preschool by breaking apart my birthday toys and building something new back together. To me, I'm as proud of those built on hopes and dreams rc cars as I am of the rocket engines I built in highschool.
I like to build, and I treat everything that helps me build as a tool. Which is why I won't really have a preference between software, hardware or the niche languages and components between them. I focus more on choosing the right tool for the job and having the adaptability to use them perfectly.
What's in a name?
WIL stands for Why I Lived, the first username I made and one that I use till this day. It's to me a phrase that represents your life's essence
Education
University of Waterloo
BASc in Computer Engineering
2028
Relevant Coursework
Embedded Systems, Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Control Systems
Embedded Systems
Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and real-time systems
Propulsion Engineering
Developed hybrid rocket engines with industrial grade control systems
Software Development
Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks
Education
Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo (2028)
Technical Skills
Languages
Dev Tools
Frameworks
Embedded
Engineering
Software Dev
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Featured/Projects
Featured CTFs & Hackathons
Mission_002Hackathon
Winner
HacktheNorth 2025
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36hMediumWinner
Web DevelopmentAI/MLFull Stack
Mission_003Rev Engineering
Level 26
ae27ff
First CTF I did, and it was a blast
12hHardLevel 26
CryptographyWeb InjectionsBinary Analysis
Mission_004Hackathon
Winner
Hack the Valley X
Placeholder description
36hMediumWinner
Web DevelopmentAI/MLFull Stack
Mission_005Rev Engineering
Rank 97
Revolution Elite
10/10 storyline, would recommend
15hHardRank 97
SteganographyWeb InjectionsBinary Analysis
Work Experience
GT
Georgia TechACTIVE
Propulsive LandersAtlanta, GA
Firmware Engineer
- ◈Programmed low-level firmware for stabilization controls in VTOL, integrating 16 sensors to achieve >70% increase in vector stabilization in C using SPI/I2C protocols.
- ◈Designed a microcontroller framework to support VTOL operations with real-time feedback, optimizing control loops for 55% more responsiveness to enable smoother vertical lift transition using FreeRTOS & JTAG.
CFirmwareSPI/I2CFreeRTOSJTAGVTOL
AE
AERD
Head of A&GNCRemote
Embedded & Software Engineer
- ◈Gained wide media recognition across 45 news outlets and ≈30 TV broadcasts through university seminars and media interviews.
- ◈Developed rocket flight computers with active fin stabilization from a 9DOF IMU, improving in-flight oscillations by 87% vs. passive systems — coded in C++ on ESP32 & Teensy.
- ◈Built on-board flight prediction models achieving 92% trajectory accuracy and reducing flight risks by >70% using MDP algorithms in Python with RocketPy.
C++PythonESP32TeensyPIDIMURocketPy
Get In Touch
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to say hello!
Contact Information
Let's Connect
I'm currently looking for co-op opportunities in software development, embedded systems, or related fields. If you have any opportunities or would like to discuss potential collaborations, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I'm also open to working on interesting projects, research opportunities, or any other engineering challenges that align with my skills and interests.