Electrical Engineering / University of Florida
EE student working across quantum photonics, test automation, and embedded systems — from optical experiments in the lab to hardware and software projects at home.
Gainesville, FL / alandaniel@ufl.edu
Selected work
Electronics, infrastructure, and hands-on design. Explore the work and the specific pieces I contributed.
A headless Linux server with 10+ self-hosted services, redundant ZFS storage, and an isolated environment for LLM-driven tools.
Dec 2025 — Present
A custom ESP32-based LED strip controller using MOSFET switching and Home Assistant integration.
Apr 2026
Airframe design work balancing stability, aerodynamics, mass, and power for a solar-powered UAV.
Sep 2024 — Jun 2026
Two playful Arduino-powered prototypes: a self-opening mailbox and an AI 'nagging' houseplant.
Jul — Aug 2026
Hands-on experience
Building measurement workflows and working with experimental photonic systems.
Snowmass Lab · University of Florida
PI: Dr. Elham Heidari
Toolkit / capabilities
Hands-on lab techniques, electrical tools, and programming languages from coursework and projects.
Academic background
University of Florida
Current GPA: 4.0
Coursework in progress: Signals & Systems, Circuits 1, C++ Programming
State College of Florida
GPA: 4.0
Summa Cum Laude
Beyond coursework
Leadership, analog IC design, engineering clubs, and community-built prototypes.
Aug 2026 — Present
Analog Design Team Member
Developing analog IC design skills with Cadence Virtuoso toward a planned end-of-year tapeout.
Jul — Aug 2026
Mentee
Participated in workplace visits and networking; built two Arduino-based prototypes.
Sep 2024 — Jun 2026
Airframe Team Lead (formerly team member)
Led a seven-person airframe team and coordinated across three project teams.
Sep 2022 — Apr 2024
Mechanical Team Member
Contributed 350+ hours to two competition robots; supported the team at the 2024 FIRST World Championship.