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Michael Lo Russo in a restaurant setting
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Who I Am

I'm a mechatronics engineering student who thrives on solving problems and watching my ideas come to life. One of my proudest achievements was building a house with my family. It taught me that with the right mindset, I can tackle any challenge. Before engineering, I also played semi-professional football, which instilled in me discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

I'm fascinated by microcontrollers and creating mini IoT systems, projects I have plenty planned for the future. I'm also grateful for my part-time role at Samsung, where I'm continually improving my communication and presentation skills. The confidence I gained from building that house pushes me every day to dive into new technical challenges, and the experience at Samsung reinforces my ability to explain ideas clearly and work effectively in a team.

When I'm not messing around with electronics, you'll find me at the gym or playing Marvel Rivals. My next big goal is to step into an engineering role where I can collaborate with others, keep learning, and build solutions that genuinely help people. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me and to keep growing both personally and professionally.

MATLAB
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Bambu Lab
Power Drill
Hammer

My Projects

Here are some of my recent projects. Each project showcases different aspects of my engineering and technical skills.

Residential Construction & Renovation

Residential Construction & Renovation

Complete residential building renovation from foundation to finish, including structural framing, roofing, plumbing, and electrical work.

ConstructionRenovationProject ManagementBuilding Codes
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Micromouse Maze Navigation Robot

Micromouse Maze Navigation Robot

Autonomous robot designed to navigate through complex mazes using LiDAR, IMU, and wheel encoders with path planning algorithms and computer vision.

C++PythonArduinoComputer VisionRoboticsOpenCV
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Custom Cooling Funnels for PC Hardware

Custom Cooling Funnels for PC Hardware

Designed and 3D-printed cooling funnels using PLA material to direct airflow for GPU components, inspired by automotive ducted cooling systems.

3D PrintingFusion360PLA MaterialThermal ManagementCAD Design
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Cat Door Monitoring System

Cat Door Monitoring System

IoT monitoring system using ESP32 and break beam sensors to track cat movement through a pet door, with real-time Telegram notifications to prevent unauthorized access.

ESP32IoTArduino3D PrintingTelegram BotBreak Beam Sensors
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Skills & Technologies

Here are the engineering skills, technologies, and tools I use to bring ideas from concept to reality.

Programming & Software

C++PythonMATLABArduino IDEOpenCVGitVisual Studio CodeEmbedded Systems

CAD & 3D Design

Fusion360SolidWorks3D ModelingParametric DesignAssembly DesignTechnical Drawings

Manufacturing & Fabrication

3D Printing (PLA/ABS)Bambu StudioAdditive ManufacturingPrototypingMaterial Selection

Electronics & Robotics

ArduinoESP32MicrocontrollersSensors (LiDAR, IMU, Break Beam)Motor ControlIoT Systems

Construction & Building

Timber FramingElectrical InstallationPlumbing SystemsProject ManagementBuilding CodesSafety Standards

Tools & Equipment

Power ToolsHand ToolsMeasuring EquipmentOscilloscopeMultimeterSafety Equipment

Engineering Analysis

Thermal ManagementAirflow AnalysisPID ControlSensor FusionPath Planning (BFS)Computer Vision

Professional Skills

Problem SolvingProject CoordinationTechnical CommunicationTeam CollaborationQuality Assurance

Core Competencies

Engineering & Design

  • • Mechatronics system integration and sensor fusion
  • • Autonomous robotics with maze navigation algorithms
  • • Thermal management and airflow optimization
  • • IoT monitoring systems with real-time notifications

Project Experience

  • • Complete residential construction and renovation
  • • Micromouse robot with LiDAR and computer vision
  • • Custom PC cooling ducts with 7°C temperature reduction
  • • ESP32-based cat monitoring with Telegram integration

Get In Touch

I'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please use the form below.

Contact Information

Location

Sydney, Australia

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