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Hello,
My name is Leonard Maina and this is my official web portfolio.
I am a Mechatronic engineer- having recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering. My area of expertise is on the following fields:

IoT Based solutions
Robotics, Automation & Control systems design
Embedded systems engineering
Machine Learning through Transfer Learning
Data Analytics
AI

I’m inspired by creativity and innovation, and I love turning ideas into meaningful work. My portfolio showcases the skills I’ve developed through hands-on experience, supported by a strong passion for the industry. I work well in collaborative environments and bring dependability, creativity, and an energetic mindset to every project. Here are some of the key skills demonstrated in my work:

Skillset

MACHINE LEARNING

Most of the machine learning projects I have done involved the use of Tensorflow Object detection API where I used transfer learning to build models and train them on the unique datasets for each project. For instance, the Wheel Clamping Robot[Patented] utilised a raspberry pi camera as input to a model that could detect cars in real time.

INTERNET OF THINGS

I believe that this has been primarily my area of focus in the field of engineering. I have worked with most microcontrollers such as arduino boards & esp boards, microprocessors such as the Raspberry Pi and a whole assortment of sensors, actuators and other accompanying electronic boards.

3D DESIGN AND MODELLING

As a Mechatronics Engineer, I have extensive experience working with design softwares such as Inventor Professional, AutoCAD, Solidworks and Fusion. I have also worked with proprietary softwares such as Prusa and Cura to 3D print some of the designs in my past projects.

DATA ANALYTICS

I have intermediate understanding working with Power BI tools & and Python Programming as tools in giving useful business insights.

ROBOTICS AND AI

I have hands-on experience building robotics prototypes, including a wheel‑clamping robot, a line‑following robot, and a maze‑solving robot. I also participated in the 2023 RoboKen competition, where my team developed an autonomous pick‑and‑place robot designed to assemble parts of a wooden toy car.

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

I am fluent in Embedded C++, with intermediate proficiency in Python and Bash. I’m also comfortable working across Windows, Linux, and Debian operating systems.