Welcome to my GitHub! I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Embedded Systems Engineering at HEIG-VD in Yverdon, Switzerland. My technical background is rooted in electrical engineering, with a specialization in electronics. I am passionate about problem-solving, innovative technologies, and contributing to cutting-edge projects.

• Bachelor in Embedded Systems Engineering
  HEIG-VD, Yverdon (2023 – Present)

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  ETML-ES, Lausanne (2021 – 2023)

• CFC in Electronics
  CPNV, Yverdon-les-Bains (2017 – 2021)

Research Intern (August 2022 – November 2022)

• Worked on graphical model simulations to enhance information processing.
• Developed and calibrated neural network architectures (GAN, CGAN, DCGAN).
• Contributed to literature research, data analysis, and result reporting.

Intern - Embedded Systems Development (August 2022 – November 2022)

• Contributed to the schematic design and PCB development of a portable medical respiratory device.
• Programmed firmware in C and simulated electronic circuits.

Intern - Firmware Development (September 2020 – June 2021)

• Wrote C firmware for microcontrollers and routed PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Independently installed and tested optical sensors.

An end-to-end connected chessboard: custom PCB, STM32 firmware, and a PC/host library for real-time piece detection and LED guidance.

• 🔧 Hardware: 8×8 reed-switch matrix with protection diodes, WS2812B RGB LEDs per square, STM32G030F6P6, clean power design.
• 💻 Firmware (C, HAL): TIM17 PWM+DMA LED driver, UART FIFO, lightweight ASCII protocol (formatters/parsers) for moves & events, self-tests.
• 🖥️ Host tools: C/Python libraries to parse/format commands and stream board events (LED control, switch/reed events, tests).
• ✨ Features: Move hints, animations, per-square status, fast scanning, CI-ready structure.
• ⚡ Tech highlights: DMA-driven LED timing, 32 MHz PLL, compact protocol, portable host API.

Developed a flight data recorder that collects and stores data on aircraft movement using an inertial center and GPS/GNSS positioning system.
🏅 Received the Best Diploma Work Award with a top grade of 6.

Developed a system that captures displacement data from an underwater module using an inertial center, aiming to localize it mathematically due to communication challenges underwater.

Created a device for measuring torque using a Wheatstone bridge, including firmware development, data processing, and value display.

Collaboratively developed an RC-controlled airship, handling the electronic design and programming of a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device).

• Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, Python, VHDL
• Software: Altium Designer, SolidWorks, MATLAB
• Technical Expertise: Embedded systems, Digital & Analog Electronics, PCB Design, Circuit Simulation
• Tools: 3D Modeling (SolidWorks), CAD for Circuit Design
• Languages:
  • French: Native
  • English: B2
  • German: A2

• SwissSkills / WorldSkills (ICT)
  Competed in National ICT competitions, representing technical excellence (2020–2021).

• IndustrySkills Romandie
  Participant at Comptoir de Lausanne (November 2019).

• Volunteer Firefighter
  Proud member of SDIS Ouest-Lavaux since 2019.

• Hobbies:
  I enjoy fitness, judo, fencing, and always seeking new challenges!

Feel free to connect with me for collaboration or just to say hello!

• Email: ali.zoubir@heig-vd.ch
• Location: Lausanne, Switzerland