ABOUT ME
Faizan has blown up more things than he has created. From his childhood, he loved breaking and making things. As a grown-up, he shares this love with robotics. Faizan has achieved a lot in this field and his achievements speak for himself. In the year 2018, he represented North India in Indian National Robotics Championship and even got a chance to compete with the Russian Robotics Team. Since then Faizan has come far and is now doing his bachelor’s in Robotics from the University of West of England, being close to the Bristol Robotics Lab gives him that adrenaline rush every day.
Faizan is an Undergraduate Research fellow at Bristol Robotics Laboratory Hearts Team and is currently working on assistive robots to help doctors and patients. He likes to be a part of this team and help the team in any way possible.
He is currently working as a Software Engineer at Trio Motion Technology. Faizan is always trying to come up with creative and efficient ways to solve complex problems and he is very happy with what he has achieved so far at Trio. He is currently working on algorithms for welding robots.
EXPERIENCE
May 2023 - Present
Software Developer
Trio Motion Technology, UK
As a Software Development Intern at Trio Motion Technology, I am actively involved in contributing to various stages of the software development lifecycle. Here are some key aspects of my role:
Programming and Development: Utilize programming languages such as C++, Python and TRIO BASIC to develop and improve software applications.
Problem-Solving: Regularly troubleshoot issues and contribute innovative solutions to complex software problems, enhancing system functionality and user experience.
Agile Methodology: Experience with Agile software development practices, aiding in the swift adaptation to project changes and continuous delivery of quality software solutions.
Dec 2021 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher
Bristol Robotics Laboratory - Hearts Team
Part of the undergraduate research team for the Bristol Robotics Laboratory’s HEARTS Project. The HEARTS project is an assistive robotics project that aims to develop a robot dog to help doctors and patients.
-Did the PCB design and Power management on the Robot Dog.
-Designed some CAD models for the Robot Dog.
-Did some embedded programming on the dog and wrote the low level code
-Kinematics and movements of the dog.
-Integrated the Actuators with the controllers using CAN bus.
Oct 2022 - May 2023
PAL Leader
University of the West of England
PAL Leaders are trained to support and guide peers in their academic skills development from time management and group work to academic integrity and presentation skills.
– As a PAL Leader I supported the first year students of Robotics and Electronics and guided them in their academic skills.
Nov 2022 - March 2023
Student Life Ambassador
University of the West of England
Student Life Team organizes events for Students of University of the West of England.
– As a Student Life Ambassador my role was to organize events at the University.
– It was a good opportunity to Lead some of the events developing my leadership skills.
Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Design Engineer
Tribonix, UK
Part of this amazing team designing an exoskeleton for the people suffering from muscular dystrophy.
-One of the founding member of the company
-Designed the First CAD models and protypes of the Exoskeleton.
-Designed the initial Analog controller for the actuation of the joints.
Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
Co-Founder
Sefarium, Kashmir, India
Sefarium is a robotics start-up based in Kashmir.
-We manufacture a variety of products with the goal of raising the living standards of the wider population.
-Our products range from home automation to commercial robots.
EDUCATION
2021 - 2025
Bachelor Degree in Robotics
University of the West of England, UK
Activities and societies: Robotics Society, Football, Climbing, Airsoft
2020 - 2021
Foundation Degree in Engineering Science
UWE Bristol's International College, UK
2017 - 2019
Science with Mathematics and Physics
Green Valley Educational Institute, Kashmir - India
Activities and societies: Robotics, Football, Painting, Hiking, Climbing
SKILLS
95%
C - Programming
BRL - Hearts, Sefarium
60%
Python - Programming
Sefarium
70%
Java - Programming
Sefarium
60%
MATLAB
Trio Motion Technology
90%
Embedded Programming
Tribonix, BRL-Hearts
90%
Circuit Designing
Tribonix, BRL-Hearts, Sefarium
40%
3D Animation
Sefarium
60%
C++ Programming
BRL - Hearts
95%
Computer Aided Design
Tribonix, Sefarium, BRL-Hearts
87%
TRIO BASIC
Trio Motion Technology
75%
CNC Manufacturing
Tribonix
80%
Team Leadership
Tribonix, UWE Bristol, BRL-Hearts
80%
Mentoring
UWE Bristol
AWARDS
Oct - 2018
Medallion Of Excellence at India Skills 2018
Awarded Medallion of Excellence in this National Level Competition and I got to compete with the Russian Robotics Team for WorldSkills 2018 and I got to compete with engineers from all around the country.
Jun - 2018
1st Runner Up For India Skills North 2018
Awarded 1st Runner Up for India Skills North in the Skill Mobile Robotics. This was a great experience for me I competed with top candidates from Northern States of India.
Feb - 2016
Bronze Medal at Robotryst IIT Delhi - 2016
Awarded Bronze Medal in the Maze Solving Robotics Competition held at Indian Institute of Technology 2016. I got to learn a lot from this competition and I got to compete and beat some University Level Students from IIT Delhi. This competition boosted me a lot and I got more confident about my skills in robotics.
Dec - 2016
2nd Position in Zonal Rounds of Robotryst -2016
Secured 2nd Position in Zonal rounds of Robotics Competition where we had to design a Maze Solving Robot.
Nov - 2016
1st Position at 43rd Jawahar Lal Nehru Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition
Awarded 1st Position at 43 Jawahar Lal Nehru Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for my innovation in Drone Technology.
Mar - 2016
1st Position at DIET Science Exhibition
Awarded 1st position in DIET Science Exhibition for my innovation in Drone Technology and how we can use it in effectively in agriculture to spray pesticides.