Shawn Nuguid
Shawn Nuguid
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Chronic diseases 2 Cost reduction 2 Electrical networks 2 Electrical systems 2 Electronic design automation 2 Electronic hardware 2 Mechanical assembly 2 Printed circuit board design 2 Regulatory compliance 2 Sensors 2

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Amir Omidvar
Amir Omidvar
President
May 30, 2025
Individual endorsement
Printed circuit board design Electrical networks Chronic diseases Electrical systems Cost reduction Sensors Regulatory compliance Electronic design automation Mechanical assembly Electronic hardware

I’m pleased to endorse Shawn Nuguid for his excellent work in electrical circuit design, particularly within the context of medical device development. Shawn brought a strong foundation in electrical engineering, paired with a thoughtful and methodical approach to design challenges. His ability to translate requirements into a functional and organized circuit design demonstrated both technical competence and a commitment to quality. Shawn’s collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn make him a valuable asset to any engineering team. I’m confident he will continue to grow and excel in both innovative and regulated environments.

Learner feedback
Shawn demonstrated a strong commitment to learning and problem-solving throughout the circuit design project. He showed a solid understanding of the core principles of electrical engineering and applied them effectively to meet the functional requirements of the medical device. His attention to detail in both schematic layout and component integration was commendable. Shawn’s collaborative mindset and willingness to iterate on his work contributed positively to the project. With continued focus on real-world constraints such as miniaturization and safety compliance, Shawn is well-positioned to grow as a skilled and reliable engineer.
Printed circuit board design Electrical networks Chronic diseases Electrical systems Cost reduction Sensors Regulatory compliance Electronic design automation Mechanical assembly Electronic hardware
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: April 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Pocket Clinic Corp.
Electrical Circuit Design for a Medical Device
Pocket Clinic Corp.

Recent projects

Pocket Clinic Corp.
Pocket Clinic Corp.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Electrical Circuit Design for a Medical Device

Main Goal for the Project: The main goal of this project is to develop and refine the hardware and software components of the Pocket Clinic smart injector, ensuring it meets all functional and regulatory requirements. Problem Learners Will Be Solving: Learners will address the challenge of designing and coding the electronic boards for the smart injector. This involves creating schematics, selecting appropriate components, designing the PCB, and developing the firmware to ensure seamless operation of the device. Expected Outcome by the End of the Project: By the end of the project, learners are expected to achieve the following outcomes: Hardware Development: Design electronic boards that meet the specific requirements of the Pocket Clinic smart injector. Create detailed schematics and select the appropriate components for optimal performance. Successfully design and fabricate the printed circuit boards (PCBs). Software Development: Develop and debug firmware to ensure the smart injector operates efficiently and accurately. Implement coding solutions that enhance the functionality and reliability of the device. Ensure seamless integration between the hardware and software components for optimal performance. Overall, learners will gain comprehensive experience in both hardware and software aspects of medical device development, contributing to the successful creation of the Pocket Clinic smart injector.

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Work experience

Program Lead
TMU Intramural & Sport
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2025 - Current

• Developed a customizable AI-powered Applicant Tracking System (ATS) using Python and libraires such as Pandas and scikit-learn that ranked resumes based on role-specific qualifications, increasing resume screening speed by 70% and improving candidate prioritization for the TMU Intramural Official role
• Upgrading and improving website functionality using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), increasing system reliability by 40% and reducing content deployment issues by 30%
• Organized records and documentation, improving retrieval by 60%, ensuring compliance, and exploring blockchain methods to secure data

Hardware Design and Validation Engineer
Pocket Clinic Inc
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 2025 - May 2025

Developed and deployed a Python-based validation testbench for sensor interfacing, automating over 95% of data
verification tasks for chipless RFID sensor simulations and increasing consistency across SPI/I2C interfaces
• Designed a multi-layer PCB schematic for degradation testing, enabling accurate signal routing and component layout,
which supported a 40% reduction in prototyping errors during fabrication and initial testing phases
• Created a PCB testbench draft using UVM and integrated it into the existing QA pipeline, accelerating debugging by 50%
enhancing test coverage for environmental durability scenarios, and supporting production validation

Sales & IoT Engineer
CISCO Systems Inc. (CISCO High Externship)
July 2022 - August 2022

Authored a comprehensive 10-page technical paper utilizing Word to enhance the integration of CISCO-Meraki
technologies within public transit systems, contributing to an estimated 25% increase in operational efficiency
• Engineered and deployed a test MAN using PuTTY, contributing 100+ lines of code, which improved server operation
efficiency by 30% and enhanced cybersecurity protocols by reducing vulnerabilities by 15%.
• Accelerated stakeholder endorsement by 30% by designing and developing a 19-slide presentation pitch that showcased the integration of IoT and LiDAR sensor technologies within smart infrastructure solutions

Personal projects

TrustChainAI
June 2025 - Current
https://github.com/shawnn101/TrustChainAI

• Developed a robust Node.js and Express REST API integrating MongoDB, JWT authentication, and blockchain for securing keys and data, supporting ~250 receipt analysis requests per day during testing.
• Designed and implemented a TensorFlow-based model service capable of detecting fraudulent receipts with 92% classification accuracy across more than 20 training samples across 50 epochs by analyzing audit values
• Integrated the Gemini API to extract structured receipt metadata, reducing manual data entry time by approximately 70% by processing image buffers and returning merchant names, transaction amounts, and dates
• Created responsive React user interfaces styled with Tailwind CSS, including drag-and-drop receipt uploads and dynamic dashboards, which improved user engagement by 45% as measured through simulated analytics during testing

RC Car
February 2025 - Current

• Building an autonomous RC car with TensorFlow, OpenCV, and Verilog troubleshooting scripts on Raspberry Pi, achieving 85% tracking accuracy and cutting sensor-related downtime by 40%
• Implementing FPGA logic using VHDL for power regulation features, aiming for a 60% improvement in PWM timing

Student Grade Predictor
August 2024 - September 2025
https://github.com/shawnn101/Student-Grade-Predictor

The Student Grade Predictor utilizes randomly generated student scores to predict whether a student will fail or pass based on their grades and Attendance. This project includes a sample dataset to train the network; however, the project automatically creates a new dataset every instance run to train the data set.

Iverliog ALU
August 2024 - September 2024
https://github.com/shawnn101/Iverilog_ALU

Designed and implemented a 4-bit ALU in Verilog to perform arithmetic and logical operations (such as addition, subtraction, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, and bitwise shifts) on 4-bit inputs based on a 3-bit control signal, successfully producing a 4-bit output with status flags (Zero, Carry, Overflow, Negative) to support fundamental CPU operations.

Production Application
April 2024 - Current
https://github.com/shawnn101/Production-Application

• Developed a team working to designing a real-time productivity tracking application with a PyQt5 interface and machine learning models to classify user activity as productive or unproductive, improving time management by 30%
• Implemented AI-powered reminders leveraging scikit-learn to deliver targeted prompts, increasing user efficiency by 25%
• Automated system usage classification through QML integration and continuous model training, reducing manual tracking and achieving 90% classification accuracy

Bluetooth Robotic Hand
March 2023 - June 2023
https://github.com/shawnn101/Bluetooth-Robotic-Hand

The Wireless Robotic Hand project aims to develop an assistive device designed to help hospital patients suffering from nerve damage or hand mobility issues. Utilizing flex sensors, Arduino programming, and wireless communication, the robotic hand will mimic the movements of a healthy hand, providing patients with a means to perform everyday tasks with greater ease and independence.