Portfolio '26

Minahil Ahsan

An Electrical Engineering Student Building Smart Systems.

Designing intelligent solutions through embedded systems, machine learning, electronics, software, and robotics-focused innovation.

C++ Python ML websites Arduino
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About Me

Exploring, Building, Innovating.

Minahil Ahsan portrait

I am an Electrical Engineering student at NUST, passionate about building intelligent systems that blend hardware, software, and innovation. My interests span embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, machine learning, and computer vision, with a focus on creating technologies that are practical, impactful, and future-driven.

Embedded systems Robotics Autonomous systems Machine learning Computer vision
01

Sense

Sensors, circuits, and embedded hardware gather the real-world signal.

02

Compute

C++, Python, and machine-learning logic turn raw inputs into decisions.

03

Build

The final system is designed to be practical, reliable, and easy to understand.

8+

technical projects across embedded systems, ML, software, electronics, and web development.

3rd

position at Voltfest Embedded Systems Competition for a POV display project.

Skills

The Skills Behind Every Solution.

The tools and technologies I use to turn ideas into functional systems.

Programming

Python, C++, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Handling, Debugging.

Machine Learning

TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, CNNs, Classification, Regression, Natural Language Processing.

Data Analytics

Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Imbalance Handling, Model Evaluation.

Modelling & Control

MATLAB, Nonlinear Modelling, System Simulation, Open-Loop Analysis, Feedback Control.

Embedded Systems

Arduino Uno, ESP-12, Motor Drivers, Sensors, PWM Control, Hardware Integration.

Electronics

LTspice, Analog Circuits, Operational Amplifiers, RC/RLC Filters, FFT, Bode Analysis.

Engineering Design

SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, Engineering Drawings, Manufacturability.

Research & Development Tools

Streamlit, Git, GitHub, Overleaf, LaTeX, Jupyter Notebook, VS Code, Google Colab.

Projects

Building Solutions Through Engineering.

A collection of engineering projects built across software, embedded systems, machine learning, and electronics.

01

Cost-Sensitive APS Failure Classification

Tech Stack

Python • Machine Learning • Streamlit

Description

Built a cost-sensitive machine-learning pipeline to predict APS failures from highly imbalanced operational data.

Key Feature

Decision-threshold optimization for failure-cost reduction.

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02

Smart EV Charging Network

Tech Stack

C++ • OOP • System Simulation

Description

A city-scale EV charging ecosystem designed to optimize dock allocation, scheduling, renewable energy usage, and charging efficiency.

Key Feature

Built with scalable object-oriented architecture and real-world operational logic.

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03

Email Spam Classifier

Tech Stack

Python • Machine Learning • NLP

Description

A supervised machine learning pipeline for detecting spam emails using text preprocessing, feature extraction, and classification.

Key Feature

Designed to transform unstructured text into accurate predictive insights.

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04

MNIST Digit Recognition

Tech Stack

Deep Learning • CNN • TensorFlow

Description

A handwritten digit recognition system trained on the MNIST dataset using deep learning techniques for image classification.

Key Feature

Demonstrates real-world computer vision through high-accuracy handwritten digit recognition.

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05

Housing Price Prediction

Tech Stack

Python • Machine Learning • Data Analytics

Description

A machine learning model that predicts California housing prices using feature selection, regression, and data preprocessing.

Key Feature

Built with Random Forest regression and optimized using feature importance analysis.

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06

Iris Flower Classification

Tech Stack

Python • KNN • Machine Learning

Description

A flower species classification model using the Iris dataset with feature scaling and K-Nearest Neighbors.

Key Feature

Demonstrates supervised learning through accurate multi-class classification.

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07

Persistence of Vision Display

Tech Stack

ESP-12 • Embedded Systems • IoT

Description

A rotating LED display that creates stable 360-degree visual patterns using precise timing and Hall-effect synchronization.

Key Feature

Awarded 3rd Position at Voltfest 2026 among 26 competing teams.

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08

Analog Signal Conditioning
& Waveform Synthesis

Tech Stack

Analog Electronics • Filter Design • Signal Processing

Description

Designed, simulated, and validated analog filter circuits for waveform extraction using Fourier analysis, LTspice simulations, and practical hardware implementation.

Key Feature

Implemented four analog filter stages for waveform extraction and signal conditioning.

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09

Smart Parking Management System

Tech Stack

C++ • OOP • Data Structures

Description

A parking management simulation featuring intelligent slot allocation, billing automation, monitoring, and transaction management.

Key Feature

Designed to simplify parking operations through efficient data management algorithms.

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10

Thermal Safety Controller

Tech Stack

Analog Circuits • Electronics • Simulation

Description

An analog thermal safety controller using operational amplifiers and comparator-based decision logic for real-time protection.

Key Feature

Validated through both LTspice simulation and hardware implementation.

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11

Smart Energy Billing System

Tech Stack

Python • Data Analysis • Machine Learning

Description

An energy management platform for monitoring consumption, automating billing, and forecasting future energy usage.

Key Feature

Integrated predictive analytics using linear regression for smarter energy planning.

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12

Bluetooth-Controlled Arduino Car

Tech Stack

Arduino • Embedded Systems • Robotics

Description

A wireless robotic vehicle featuring Bluetooth communication, PWM motor control, and real-time navigation.

Key Feature

Built to demonstrate reliable hardware-software integration and embedded control.

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13

Laser Security & Detection System

Tech Stack

Arduino • Embedded Systems • Sensors

Description

A laser-based intrusion detection system using LDR sensing and real-time alarm activation for security applications.

Key Feature

Combined embedded electronics with practical system design for reliable intrusion detection.

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Experience

Where Knowledge Meets Practice.

Practical growth through internships, freelance projects, and hands-on technical work.

Jun 2026–Sep 2026

Simulation and Controls Intern

EsseReale | Canada (Remote)

  • Developed MATLAB-based simulation and control workflows for Yo-Go, a self-balancing personal mobility vehicle designed for dynamic stabilization, motion control, and body-motion-based interaction.
  • Modeled Yo-Go as an underactuated inverted-pendulum-on-wheels system using pitch angle, pitch rate, wheel position, and wheel velocity states to evaluate nonlinear dynamics, open-loop instability, and upright stabilization requirements.
  • Built modular simulation components for actuator constraints, IMU and encoder feedback, load-sensor inputs, sensor-noise modeling, filtering, state estimation, upright stabilization, controlled motion, and posture-based rider intent mapping.
Jul 2026–Sep 2026

Engineering Intern

NUSTAG BAJA | Remote

  • Contributed to the complete design and development of a BAJA SAE off-road vehicle, including chassis, powertrain, steering, suspension, braking, and mechanical subsystem integration.
  • Developed and evaluated SOLIDWORKS CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings with emphasis on design intent, dimensional accuracy, assembly constraints, motion validation, manufacturability, and system-level packaging.
  • Applied mechanical design, vehicle dynamics, and simulation principles to evaluate steering and suspension behaviour, drivetrain configuration, structural load paths, and subsystem integration throughout the vehicle development process.
Feb 2026–Mar 2026

Machine Learning Intern

Arch Technologies | Remote

  • Developed end-to-end machine-learning and deep-learning workflows in image classification, natural language processing, and regression using Python, TensorFlow, Keras, and Scikit-learn.
  • Applied data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, hyperparameter configuration, and performance-evaluation techniques across multiple predictive tasks.
  • Implemented CNN-based digit recognition, spam-email classification, and Random Forest housing-price prediction projects.
2025 - Present

Freelance Web and Design Support

Fiverr and Upwork | Remote

  • Deliver website, design, and digital-support work with a focus on clean presentation, usability, and polished final output.
  • Handle client requirements, revisions, communication, and delivery across freelance web, design, and content tasks.
  • Support independent client projects while strengthening practical workflow, documentation, and visual problem-solving skills.

Undergraduate Research

Research

Aug 2026–Present

Data-Driven Wheel-Slip Estimation for Mobile Robots Using Multimodal Sensor Fusion

Undergraduate Research, Ongoing

  • Investigating wheel-slip estimation using wheel-encoder, IMU, and motor-response data under varying terrain, payload, speed, and sensor-noise conditions.
  • Developing MATLAB/Simulink and Python workflows for sensor-data generation, preprocessing, multimodal sensor fusion, and machine-learning-based continuous slip estimation.
  • Extending the study toward slip-aware odometry and adaptive traction control, with evaluation of estimation accuracy, robustness, trajectory tracking, and computational efficiency.

Education

The Foundation Behind My Engineering Journey.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

National University of Sciences and Technology, College of E&ME

Islamabad, Pakistan

Building a strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, programming, and intelligent systems.

FSc / Intermediate

KIPS College

Islamabad, Pakistan

Matriculation

Fauji Foundation College for Girls

Islamabad, Pakistan

Recognition • Certifications

Achievements & Certifications

2026

Voltfest Competition

CEME, NUST

3rd Position among 26 Teams

2026

DataDive Datathon’26

Google Developer Groups on Campus, NUST

2026

HackSummer’26

Microsoft Club GIKI

2026

Build Process of Autonomous Maze Solvers

Robotics & Automation Club, NUST

2026

Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Coursera

2026

Getting Started with Generative AI

IBM SkillsBuild

2026

Google Ads for Beginners

Coursera

2023

Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

Coursera

Achievements & Certifications

Recognition • Certifications

Every achievement
reflects dedication,
consistency and
drive to grow.

2026

Voltfest Competition

CEME, NUST

3rd Position among 26 Teams

2026

DataDive Datathon’26

Google Developer Groups on Campus, NUST

2026

HackSummer’26

Microsoft Club GIKI

2026

Build Process of Autonomous Maze Solvers

Robotics & Automation Club, NUST

2026

Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Coursera

2026

Getting Started with Generative AI

IBM SkillsBuild

2026

Google Ads for Beginners

Coursera

2023

Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

Coursera

Leadership & Community

Leadership&Community

Beyond engineering, I contribute through leadership, collaboration, and community initiatives.

  1. Deputy Director Research & Publication

    ASME CEME Student Section

    Aug 2026 – Present

  2. Deputy Director Media & Graphics

    BIOMISA Research & Innovation Student Club (BRISC)

    Jul 2026 – Present

  3. Deputy Director PCB Milling

    Robotics & Automation Club - CEME NUST

    Aug 2026 – Present

  4. Deputy Director Women in Empowerment (WIE)

    ASME CEME Student Section

    Aug 2026 – Present

  5. Community Health & Safety Volunteer

    Pakistan Life Savers Programme

    Aug 2026

  6. Student Intern

    Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan

    Jul 2026 – Aug 2026

  7. Student Volunteer

    National University of Sciences and Technology · Rawal Lake Cleaning Drive

    Feb 2026

Collaborate

Building Toward Tomorrow.

Passionate about building intelligent technologies at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, computer vision, and autonomous systems.

Machine Learning

Developing intelligent models that transform data into meaningful insights and informed decisions.

Computer Vision

Exploring how machines can perceive, interpret, and interact with the world through visual intelligence.

Autonomous Systems

Building systems capable of sensing, adapting, and operating intelligently with minimal human intervention.

Let's innovate together

Open to internships, research opportunities, engineering projects, startups, and meaningful collaborations.

Based In

Islamabad, Pakistan

Location Pakistan

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