Jerry Liu — Mechatronics Engineer

🏆 arthur f. church entrance scholarship — top of cohort

mechatronics @ uw · building at the intersection of software & hardware

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Toolkit

Python

TypeScript

C++

GCBASIC

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

Next.js

React

PyTorch

Node.js

Tailwind CSS

Supabase

PostgreSQL

Python

TypeScript

C++

GCBASIC

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

Next.js

React

PyTorch

Node.js

Tailwind CSS

Supabase

PostgreSQL

Python

TypeScript

C++

GCBASIC

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

Next.js

React

PyTorch

Node.js

Tailwind CSS

Supabase

PostgreSQL

Python

TypeScript

C++

GCBASIC

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Java

Next.js

React

PyTorch

Node.js

Tailwind CSS

Supabase

PostgreSQL

SolidWorks

3D Printing

PCB Design

Soldering

Microcontrollers

Sensors

AutoCAD

Git

Linux

VS Code

Cursor

SolidWorks

3D Printing

PCB Design

Soldering

Microcontrollers

Sensors

AutoCAD

Git

Linux

VS Code

Cursor

SolidWorks

3D Printing

PCB Design

Soldering

Microcontrollers

Sensors

AutoCAD

Git

Linux

VS Code

Cursor

SolidWorks

3D Printing

PCB Design

Soldering

Microcontrollers

Sensors

AutoCAD

Git

Linux

VS Code

Cursor

Experience

Feb 2026 – Current

Waterloo, ON

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Waterloo

WIP...
Working under Prof. Shunde Yin

Aug 2024 – Jun 2025

Waterloo, ON

Research Assistant

University of Waterloo

Multi-modal sensor selection (accelerometers, microphones, vibration) for CNC milling test rig
Python data processing pipelines → PyTorch files for time-series RUL prediction
Transformer architectures (Autoformer) for remaining-useful-life prediction
Worked under Dr. Eugene Li

May 2024 – Jun 2025

Waterloo, ON

Co-Founder, Logistics Lead

NeoDev League

Co-founded non-profit for high school engineering competitions
Led 10-hour hackathon logistics (scheduling, facilities, technical resources)
$10,000+ in sponsorships from 500+ companies contacted; 150 students across 10 schools
Backed by convictional(yc w19)

Oct 2022 – Oct 2024

Kitchener, ON

Team Member

2702 Rebels(FIRST Robotics)

🏆 Worlds Qualifier

Modelled key robot subsystems in SolidWorks
Prototyped and fabricated components using industry-standard manufacturing tools within a 3-month build cycle for the FIRST Robotics Challenge

Selected Projects

Canopi: Rental Matchmaker

March 2026

Full-stack rental platform with a custom scraper aggregating real-time housing data across Canada. Built a compatibility algorithm for user-to-property match scores and an AI chat interface powered by Gemini for natural preference inference.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabaseNode.jsGemini APIMapbox GL 3

ArtistBlend: Automated Playlist Curator

Feb 2026 - Current

Web app that dynamically filters and curates custom Spotify playlists from a user's liked songs by artist metadata. Implements OAuth 2.0 and handles paginated API requests for thousands of tracks.

Next.jsTypeScriptSpotify Web APIOAuth 2.0

Neural Chess Engine

Nov 2025

6-layer neural network trained on millions of Grandmaster games using a custom 12-channel (12×8×8) board encoding. Deployed live to Lichess with minimax + alpha-beta pruning.

PyTorchPythonLichess APICUDADeep Learning

VEX Garbage Collection Robot

Nov 2025

This VEX IQ C++ project implements a professional control system for a robot designed to perform automated object manipulation and lifting tasks. The robot is designed to autonomously pick up trash within a certain area and deposit it in a bin. Built for MTE 100 at the University of Waterloo.

C++VEX IQ

Firefighter Robot

Feb – Jun 2025

Autonomous fire-detection robot programmed in GCBASIC with wall sensors, phototransistors, and IR flame sensors. Designed and manufactured a custom PCB and 3D-printed/wood chassis from scratch.

GCBASICCustom PCB3D PrintingSolderingSensors Integration

hush.

May 2024

A PlayStation 1-inspired horror game where players navigate a dark environment to escape a tracking AI enemy. Make sure to hush.

UnityC#

DaySync

Nov 2023

Research-driven smart lighting productivity platform that dynamically adapts to users' cognitive states. Synchronizes with their smart devices and adjusts light intensity and temperature according to time-series dashboard. Won at ClockHacks

ArduinoJavascriptPythonC++

Education

University of Waterloo

BASc Mechatronics Engineering

2025–2030•GPA: 3.88/4.0

Arthur F. Church Scholarship

Awarded $10,000

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