Shahnawaz Haque

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering • 2020 — Current

Formula SAE Electrical Design Lead

Bergen Community College

Completed General Education Requirements • 2019 — 2020

Judith K. Winn School of Honors

Electrical Design Lead

NJIT Formula SAE Racing Team • 2023 — Current

I lead electrical design initiatives for the team, overseeing the development and implementation of electrical systems for our high-performance race car. I also coordinated project timelines, milestones, and deliverables as well as manage resources effectively to meet deadlines and achieve project goals.

Throttle Body Controller

Project Lead • April, 2024

Developed an advanced throttle body controller featuring automatic control loop tuning using the Ziegler-Nichols method, real-time OS for process management pipelining, and multi-processing, integrated LCD readout, hardware interrupts for precise control loop timing, and a Kalman filter to preprocess ADC readings. • Ensured compliance with strict technical design requirements, prioritizing safety involving redundancy and failsafe mechanisms such as an analog non-programmable brake plausibility device.

4-bit RPN Calculator

Control Unit Architect • December, 2023

Simulated and then implimented a 4-bit calculator using counters, multiplexers, 16x4 RAM, and a 4-bit ALU. The control unit was implemented using a sequential circuit for state transition logic and a combinational circuit for the control signals corresponding to each state.

Frameview - IEEE Hackathon Winner

Firmware Developer • April, 2023

Developed stereo vision glasses with two cameras to detect objects and their distance behind the user and provide visual feedback using a color-coded light bar indicator system. Assists individuals with hearing impairments, with potential applications in surveillance, public safety, and cycling.

FPV Freestyle Quadcopter

Self-Directed • June, 2020

Built an agile, acrobatic drone with laser-cut carbon fiber frame, brushless motors, and 3D printed parts using Autodesk Inventor. Explored li-po batteries, PID tuning, and signal transmission while testing design implications.

IEEE Hardware Hackathon Winner

IEEE Byte into Hardware Hackathon • 2023

Secured a second-place cash prize at the IEEE Byte into Hardware Hackathon as part of a team developing FrameView.

HackTCNJ Hackathon Winner

HackTCNJ Hackathon • 2024

Secured first place in two prize categories (best overall, and best AI application built with cloudflare) at the HackTCNJ Hackathon prototyping a soft-robotics powered search and rescue bot.

Myers Emergency Power Systems

Electrical Engineering Intern • May, 2024 — Aug, 2024

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, I played a key role in developing and testing electrical systems for Myers EPS. I worked extensively with Altium Designer to create schematics and layout PCBs, focusing on 2 and 4-layer designs. I was also responsible for configuring, testing, and validating load-sharing capabilities for 5.5kW bidirectional DC-DC converters.

The Tutoring Center of West Caldwell

Head Instructor • Jul, 2019 — Jun, 2020

As the Head Instructor, I was responsible for leading weekly staff meetings and creating effective teaching strategies to help students excel academically. I reworked complex mathematical problems into simpler, more intuitive abstractions to enhance student understanding. In this role, I cultivated a positive and engaging learning environment by fostering strong interpersonal relationships with students, helping them achieve their academic goals. My leadership contributed to improved student outcomes and a more cohesive instructional team.

Micro Center

Knowledge Advisor • Apr, 2021 — Jul, 2021

As a Knowledge Advisor at Micro Center, I provided expert technical support and troubleshooting for customers, ensuring they found the right solutions for their needs. I consistently excelled in sales and customer satisfaction, driven by my deep understanding of the products and ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. My role also involved efficiently managing stock and optimizing product placement to boost sales. I was regularly recognized for my interpersonal skills, and my efforts contributed to achieving weekly sales bonuses.

Software

VHDL, NI Multisim, Altium Designer, C++, Python, MATLAB, CAD (Solidworks/Inventor)

Hardware

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32

Technical/Personal

Embedded Digital Systems, Analog Circuit Analysis, Rapid Prototyping, Team Collaboration

Lab Equipment

Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, LCR Meter