Sameer Shaboodien
Electrical & Electronic Engineer
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About Me
Hello! My name is Sameer, and I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, focusing on the electric vehicle industry.
Leadership & Achievements
- Class Representative
- Vice-Chairman of Community Service Organization
- Teaching Assistant and Tutor
- International Program: Best Student Award (Leadership)
- Entrepreneurial Ventures & Network Building
Core Principles
Self-Improvement: I will only take actions that contribute to my self-improvement.
World Contribution: I strive to embody the kind of behavior I wish to see in the world.
Academic Achievements
- 90% Grade 12 average
- 70% Undergraduate average (Stellenbosch University)
- 80% Thesis mark
Projects
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Thesis
Development of a camera-based navigation system for UAVs.
Synthesis and Evaluation of an Image-Based GNSS-Redundancy System for UAV Navigation
I was commissioned by a leading security company to design an image-based navigation system to safeguard UAVs from the growing threat of GNSS jamming and spoofing attacks. The system leverages camera-based feature detection and referencing to determine position and orientation with high accuracy, ensuring safe navigation to base or within predefined maps without drift.
It achieved a sub-1% mean positional error across challenging terrains like deserts and demonstrated robustness under varying operational conditions, such as changing light, while operating in real-time. The project successfully demonstrated the solution's viability and was evaluated through a technical report and oral defence, earning a score of 80%.
This experience was both challenging and rewarding, significantly enhancing my critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
E-Design 1
STM firmware development for an emergency lighting system.
E-Design 1 Details
This project involved designing hardware and software for a battery-powered emergency lighting system with both analog and digital controls. A key focus was on firmware development to integrate various input/output functions, such as SOS and strobe modes.
Throughout the process, I developed expertise in I2C, UART, interrupts, DMA, and signal calibration, as well as honing my report-writing and problem-solving skills.
The project was evaluated through automated demonstrations, theory tests, and a final report, achieving a score of 73%. It was a fulfilling and educational experience, with a product I’m proud of as the result.
E-Design 2
Hardware development of a health monitoring system.
E-Design 2 Details
This project centered on creating a health monitoring system capable of tracking heart rate, weight, temperature, and steps. It required designing circuits to filter and amplify weak sensor signals while ensuring accuracy through digital processing. The data was displayed on an OLED screen and shared via Wi-Fi.
Through this work, I enhanced my skills in analog design, sensor interfacing, and component research while solving complex problems.
The project was assessed via live and recorded demos and a technical report, earning an 86% final mark.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Attempted multiple small business ideas, gaining hands-on experience.
Entrepreneurial Ventures Details
My entrepreneurial journey began modestly, selling snacks and energy drinks to support students during exam seasons. I later ventured into creative pursuits, such as designing and selling custom patches, as well as offering audio and visual editing services using the Adobe Suite and knowledge gained from YouTube courses. My most ambitious project involved identifying and addressing a market gap for affordable yet high-quality perfumes, which I successfully imported and sold.
Although these ventures were not highly scalable, they provided invaluable lessons in market research, product variety, and effective sales techniques.
Smart System
Hardware and software development for a low-cost smart lighting system.
Smart System Details
This project showcased my passion for smart home and IoT technologies. I developed software to interface with a 6-meter lighting strip with individually addressable RGB LEDs to create dynamic music and beat visualization, interactive games like button-controlled ping-pong, and customizable patterns. The system was controlled through a user-friendly, locally hosted web interface.
Hardware challenges like color accuracy, voltage drops and designing low-cost high-current solutions were successfully addressed. Future improvements include improved power supply designs, modular components, Matter integration, better thermal regulation, and aesthetic enhancements.
Analog Amplifier
Developed a 24W amplifier with frequency band controls from scratch.
Analog Amplifier Detail
As part of a third-year electronics module, my partner and I designed and built an analog audio amplifier capable of delivering 24W of power to an 8-ohm load. The project involved researching, designing and implementing advanced filtering and high-power amplification techniques, all while using basic analog circuit components.
The amplifier consisted of a preamplifer and power amplifier, and featured precise bass and treble control and was tested in a lab setting for different distortion types, where it produced a sound quality that exceeded expectations. The clarity and richness of the sound outperformed high-end commercial systems, filling the lab with powerful and vibrant audio.
This project deepened my understanding of analog circuit design and audio engineering, showcasing the potential to create complex products without expensive parts or tools.
Endorsements
Octoco
Lantern Engineering
Stellenbosch University