Mechatronics · Builder · Founder
Mechatronics Engineering · University of Waterloo

Jana Hamidaldeen

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Mechatronics Engineering student at the University of Waterloo building at the intersection of hardware, software, and culture. Matcha pop-up founder. Hackathon winner. Boxer in training.

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Jana Hamidaldeen
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Mechatronics Eng
Co-Founder
Hackathon Winner
Academic Representative
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Philosophy

I see a gap, I build the bridge,
then make it beautiful.

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Systems Thinker
Mechatronics taught me every component matters. Hardware, software, people, when I design, I do it with the full system in mind.
Design-First
Inspired by Apple's ethos. Won Best User Design at Technovation for a reason, I care deeply about how things look and feel.
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Builder Mindset
From a matcha pop-up to a hackathon-winning AI platform, I thrive in zero-to-one. I ship before I'm ready.
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Disciplined
Boxing gave me the discipline I bring to everything. You don't get better by watching, you get better by doing the reps.

Experience

Work & Involvement
Nov 2025 —
Present
Founder & Lead Developer
hrty.co Startup

Architected and working to deploy the business website by translating Figma prototypes into a full JavaScript implementation, increasing brand reach and digital engagement. Developed data-driven financial models in Excel to automate cost-analysis and supply chain logistics, optimizing profit margins through predictive resource allocation.

JavaScriptFigmaReactFinancial ModelingExcel
Sep — Dec 2025
Infrastructure Coordinator 2.0
D2L Co-op · Kitchener, ON

Expanded on prior term experience by engineering a custom system-provisioning tool in PowerShell that automated company-wide OS deployment, directly reducing manual configuration time. Scaled asset management to 90+ devices and closed 150+ tickets, a 50% increase from the previous term, reflecting measurable growth in both technical complexity and engineering output.

PowerShellAzure ADJiraIntuneM365SOC 2
May — Aug 2025
Campus Ambassador
D2L Kitchener, ON

Enhanced employer branding by publishing blog content and facilitating campus engagement to support D2L's hiring pipeline. Featured on the D2L careers blog: "When Work Feels Like Home."

Employer BrandingContent WritingCampus Recruiting
Jan — Apr 2025
Infrastructure Coordinator
D2L Co-op · Kitchener, ON

Supported backend infrastructure by researching and executing data migration strategies to optimize storage within M365. Debugged and resolved 100+ technical tickets through root-cause analysis on OS and software configurations, and maintained 40+ enterprise assets across the development environment.

Azure ADJiraIntuneM365SOC 2
May — Aug 2024
University Leader
Engineering Outreach, UWaterloo Waterloo, ON

Led engineering outreach programs for prospective students, bridging the gap between high school and university-level engineering concepts. Facilitated workshops and hands-on sessions representing the Mechatronics Engineering program.

LeadershipEngineering EducationOutreach
Sep 2023 —
Present
Student, Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering with Entrepreneurship Option. Combining mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines. Served as Academic Representative, acting as the point of contact between students and professors, planning meetings and discussing class performance. Organized student feedback forms and maintained an up-to-date assignment tracker for the class cohort.

MechatronicsControl SystemsEmbedded CMATLABSolidWorksEntrepreneurship
Currently
Founder, Hearty
Education
BASc Mechatronics
University of Waterloo,
Entrepreneurship Option
Graduating
2028
Co-op Terms
3 completed
Based in
Waterloo, ON
Open to
Summer 2026 Co-op
Top Skills
Python Swift React C/C++ PowerShell Figma PCB Design Azure AD
Best Use of Snowflake API — CTRL+HACK+DEL Grand Prize — Technovation Girls Waterloo Best User Design — Technovation Girls Waterloo Google Interview — Top 5% of 40+ Teams UWaterloo Feature — WiCS Hack the North Participant Best Use of Snowflake API — CTRL+HACK+DEL Grand Prize — Technovation Girls Waterloo Best User Design — Technovation Girls Waterloo Google Interview — Top 5% of 40+ Teams UWaterloo Feature — WiCS Hack the North Participant

Projects

8 Projects
01
🏆 Best Use of Snowflake API — CTRL+HACK+DEL
🏆 Hackathon Win
React · FastAPI · Python · Snowflake · Gemini 2.5

Cadence AI

A predictive health engine that bridges the physical and mental aspects of fitness. Uses a Logistic Regression model trained on 900+ data points for fitness scoring, Snowflake Cortex + Gemini 2.5 Flash for sentiment analysis on workout journals, and a FastAPI backend for real-time burnout prevention feedback.

ReactFastAPIPythonSnowflakeGemini 2.5MLSQL
Watch demo View Github Repo
02
🥇 Grand Prize + Best UX — Technovation
{ } iOS App
Swift · Xcode · MapKit · UI/UX

DiRect

Restaurant-discovery app for people with dietary restrictions (allergies, diets, religious). Won Grand Prize and Best User Design of 40+ teams. Earned a Google interview and UWaterloo WiCS feature.

SwiftXcodeMapKitUI/UX
Watch WICS Feature View Technical Pitch
03
{ } iOS App
Swift · Xcode · MapKit · Playwright

iOS Dietary App v2

Evolved version of DiRect with a web-scraping pipeline using Playwright to cross-reference eatery metadata, and custom filtering algorithms integrated with MapKit for real-time dietary matching.

SwiftPlaywrightMapKitData Pipeline
View Github Repo
04
🤖 Robotics
LEGO EV3 · RobotC · Mechanical Design

Mech-Claw-Tron

Fully functional claw machine built with the LEGO EV3 kit and RobotC. 3-axis mechanical claw, prize chute, and structured frame, all programmed for precise movement and task flow. UWaterloo MTE100/MTE121 project.

RobotCEV3Mechanical DesignEmbedded
Project Report
05
⚙ Hardware
PCB · Traxmaker · QBASIC · Sensors

Autonomous Firefighter Robot

Solo-built. Navigates a maze, avoids obstacles, and extinguishes fires with a fan. Custom PCB designed in Traxmaker, etched, drilled, and soldered. Integrates IR sensors, camera, LCD display, and line-following logic.

PCB DesignTraxmakerQBASICIR SensorsAutonomous
View project
06
{ } Web App
JavaScript · React · Figma

hrty.co: Brand Website

Architected and in process of deploying the Hearty business website as co-founder and lead developer. Translated Figma prototypes into full JavaScript/React implementation. Paired with Excel-based financial models for cost analysis and supply chain logistics.

ReactJavaScriptFigmaVite
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⚙ Hardware
PCB · Traxmaker · QBASIC · Sensors

Fighting Sumo Bot

Designed and built a Sumo Robot that competed with 8 other bots using innovative design tactics, creating the circuit board from scratch within given constraints.

PCB DesignTraxmakerQBASICIR SensorsAutonomous
Watch the bot in action
08
{ } Game Dev
Python · Tkinter · GUI Dev · Game Dev

EcoFishing 2D Game

Built a 2D fishing game using Tkinter that emphasizes environmental awareness by having users catch fish and avoid trash. Implemented event-driven programming, real-time object motion, and collision detection.

PythonTkinter
Watch demo
Crafted with intention
抹茶
hrty.co

More than
a drink.
an experience.

I started the matcha pop-up not because it was practical, but because I saw an opportunity to bring something intentional into people's days. Every detail, from the ritual, to the cup, to the conversation, is designed with care.

01All natural. No artificial sugars, every syrup is homemade with real fruit, made from scratch.
02Inclusive by design. Oat milk as standard, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly so everyone gets a cup.
03Health-intentional. Built around clean ingredients and mindful rituals, not convenience.
04Community-first. Not just a drink, a reason to gather. Creating matcha lovers one cup at a time.
Galentines Booth Set-up
Galentines booth set-up
Matcha Bar @ UmmahHacks
Matcha Bar @ UmmahHacks
Hackers @ UmmahHacks
Hackers @ UmmahHacks
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
75+ Matcha Bulk Order
75+ Matcha bulk order
Sydfit boxing open house
Sydfit boxing open house
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Sydfit boxing open house
Sydfit boxing open house
Galentines Booth Set-up
Galentines booth set-up
Matcha Bar @ UmmahHacks
Matcha Bar @ UmmahHacks
Hackers @ UmmahHacks
Hackers @ UmmahHacks
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
75+ Matcha Bulk Order
75+ Matcha bulk order
Sydfit boxing open house
Sydfit boxing open house
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Attendees @ Headstarter meetup
Sydfit boxing open house
Sydfit boxing open house
Pop-Up Sessions
20+
Each one a little better than the last.
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Ceremonial Grade
First-harvest, stone-ground
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Homemade Syrups
Real fruit, no artificial sugars
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Allergen-Friendly
Vegan & gluten-free oat milk
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Community
Regulars, real relationships
I started boxing to stay active. I kept going because of what it does to my focus.
— A lesson boxing taught me

I box.

Not as a hobby, as a discipline. The gym teaches things school can't: staying calm under pressure, moving when exhausted, failing fast and resetting. I bring that same energy to every project and hackathon.

Discipline starts motivation
Pressure reveals character
Respect the process
Stay humble, stay ambitious

Skills

Technical Toolkit
Languages
  • C / C++
  • Python
  • Swift
  • Java
  • JavaScript / React
  • HTML / CSS
  • VHDL
  • Processing
Frameworks & Tools
  • React / Vite
  • FastAPI
  • Xcode / MapKit
  • Git / GitHub
  • Jira
  • Figma
  • PowerShell
  • MATLAB / Simulink
Cloud & AI
  • Snowflake Cortex AI
  • Google Gemini 2.5
  • Azure AD / Intune
  • M365
  • Logistic Regression
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • PowerBI
  • SQL
Hardware & Design
  • PCB Design (Traxmaker)
  • Circuit Soldering
  • Embedded Systems
  • RobotC / EV3
  • SolidWorks
  • Control Systems
  • UI/UX Design
  • Brand Identity
Hello.
Let's Connect

Open to
great work.

Open to co-op and internship roles across software, hardware, data, and product. I like building things that work and working with people who care. If that sounds like your team, I would love to talk!

© 2025 Jana Hamidaldeen
always building.