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Ricky Zhu

Senior Software and Electrical Team Member

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Timeline
About me
Incoming Digital Design @ Astera Labs | Electrical & Computer Engineering Student @ UofT
Education
- Richmond Secondary School
  2017 - 2022
  High School Diploma IB Diploma Final IB Diploma Score of 38/45 & Graduated with Honours
  Relevant Courses Taken: AP Computer Science A (Java), Computer Programming (Python), Transportation Technology, IB Information Technology in a Global Society, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Extended Essay (Research Paper Writing).
- University of Toronto
  2022 - 2027
  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Electrical and Computer Engineering 3.9 / 4.0 (sGPA)
  Relevant Courses Taken: Computer Fundamentals (C), Programming Fundamentals (C++), Linear Algebra, Calculus I & II & III, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Strategies & Practice I & 2, Applied Fundamentals of Deep Learning (Python & PyTorch), Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance, Digital Systems, Circuit Analysis, Software Engineering & Design (Agile), Operating Systems, Data Structures & Algorithms, Digital Electronics (IC Design).
Experience
- Robotics for Space Exploration
  Sept 2022 - now
  Senior Software and Electrical Team Member
  Designed Inverse Kinematics software in Python for a six-joint rover arm, enabling autonomous operation.Leveraged ROS and Gazebo simulation environment to visualize interactions with real-time data, allowing for extensive testing without physical prototypes. This reduced development time/cost while enabling efficient design iteration.Currently developing a wireless remote e-stop with up to 1 km range, utilizing LoRa RF modules, STM32 ARM MCUs, and omnidirectional antennas, focusing on reliable and lossless long-range communication. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Bentley Accredited Developer: iTwin Platform - Associate
  Bentley Systems
  Jun 2024
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- Altium Designer Workshop
  IEEE University of Toronto Student Branch
  Feb 2024
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED
  St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon
  Jul 2023
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ricky Zhu
  Dean's List University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Jan 2025 Awarded to students who achieve a 80% or higher sessional average.
- Awarded to Ricky Zhu
  1st in Space Exploration & Engineering Kompetition Hackathon (SEEK) 2024 Robotics For Space Exploration Feb 2024 Collaborated with 4 other team members to integrate the software, mechanical, and electrical systems of a miniature rover. The rover successfully navigated through a maze as well as through a simulated Mars environment, completing various tasks/challenges along the way. Utilized Git/GitHub to integrate the various systems which also enabled us to use branches to simultaneously test, configure, and optimize the rover and maintain a highly effective workflow.
- Awarded to Ricky Zhu
  1st in University of Toronto Competition for Innovative Design 2023 University of Toronto Engineering Kompetitions (UTEK) Jan 2023 Worked in a team of 6 to design and prototype an innovative solution that would be able to remove space debris from the lower earth orbit, which greatly impressed all the judges. Invited to go to the Ontario Engineering Competition but did not go due to scheduling conflicts.
- Awarded to Ricky Zhu
  Principal's Honour Roll Government of British Columbia Jun 2022 Received the B.C. Achievement Scholarship, worth $1250.
Volunteer Experience
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Ambassador
  Issued by University of Toronto, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department on Sept 2023
  Associated with Ricky Zhu
- Content Lead Associate
  Issued by University of Toronto Cybersecurity Student Association on Aug 2024
  Associated with Ricky Zhu
- Full Stack Developer
  Issued by Richmond Gospel Baptist Church (RGBC) Youth on May 2021
  Associated with Ricky Zhu

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