Who I am

About Me

A junior engineer learning by building — one board, one script, one prototype at a time.

I'm Zane, a 16-year-old highschooler focused on the intersection of hardware design, embedded firmware, and scientific computing. I build things that operate between physical systems and software.

I love cybersecurity hardware devices — the kind of projects where a circuit board, firmware, and a clear security goal come together. I'm currently deepening my expertise in C++ for real-time embedded applications and PCB design methodology. My next frontier is 3D modeling and mechanical enclosure prototyping, to close the loop on end-to-end hardware development.

Passionate about cybersecurity-focused hardware.

Guiding principle

“Get at least 1% better every day.”

16

Years old

5+

Languages spoken

Currently focused on

My journey

01

Real-time embedded C++

Deepening expertise in C++ for real-time, resource-constrained embedded applications.

02

PCB design methodology

Refining schematic capture and layout workflows in KiCad, from prototype to production-ready boards.

03

3D modeling & enclosures

Next frontier — mechanical enclosure prototyping in Fusion 360 for end-to-end hardware development.

Toolbox

Technical Stack

Languages & Frameworks

  • C++Embedded firmware, ESP32, STM32, real-time logic
  • PythonCybersecurity tools, embedded firmware helpers, automation

Hardware Platforms

  • ESP32Primary MCU — Wi-Fi/BLE IoT prototyping, Arduino framework
  • STM32MCU development, STM32CubeIDE, HAL libraries

EDA & Design Tools

  • STM32CubeIDESTM32 firmware development, CubeMX and HAL integration
  • KiCadSchematic capture, PCB layout & routing
  • Fusion 3603D modeling, mechanical enclosure design & prototyping
  • Git / GitHubVersion control, project documentation

Other Skills

  • KritaDigital 2D illustration, graphic assets, raster design
  • FigmaUI/UX design, wireframing, interface prototyping

Communication

Languages

Fluent in French and English, intermediate Spanish — currently learning Portuguese and Mandarin.

FrenchFluent
EnglishFluent
SpanishIntermediate
PortugueseIn progress
MandarinIn progress

Domains

Where I focus my energy

Embedded Systems

Firmware development, MCU peripherals, real-time control.

Electronics Design

PCB layout, schematic design, component selection.

Scripting & Automation

Python pipelines, tooling, workflow automation.

2D & UI Design

Digital illustration, interface design, visual prototyping.

Project Engineering

Project management, technical decisions, documentation.