Charbel B.

Software Engineer (Part time)

Laval, Canada

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 3 months
Laval, Canada

Software Engineer (Part time)

Laser Quantum

  • Developed full-stack IoT environmental monitoring system using Python, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy with real-time WebSocket communication, saving operators 4+ hours daily by enabling remote monitoring and eliminating on-site manual checks.
  • Integrated multi-sensor hardware systems including I2C communication, GPIO control, and Arduino microcontrollers with concurrent data processing, eliminating hardware failures through automated error detection.
  • Implemented automated deployment pipelines with systemd service management, WiFi access point configuration, and comprehensive logging/backup systems, reducing system downtime to near-zero and enabling rapid deployment.
  • Used GitHub project boards and CLI-based workflows for version control, remote collaboration, and deployment tracking.
May 2024 - Aug 2024
4 months
Montreal, Canada

Network Engineer Intern

Vidéotron

  • Configured and validated CCAP router changes to optimize network performance, including link capacity upgrades, cell relocations, and RFOG interface setups.
  • Automated data collection and analysis across 100+ network devices using Python and Linux CLI; reduced manual workload and improved accuracy.
  • Developed Excel Spreadsheet VBA tools to standardize interface descriptions and detect formatting errors, enabling faster approval workflows and improved documentation quality by ~30%.
May 2023 - Sep 2023
5 months
Laval, Canada

Software and Electronics Development Intern

Laser Quantum

  • Engineered two embedded control systems for water attractions and fog machines, delivering production-ready GUIs and firmware that reduced technician setup time by 40% and enabled remote scheduling via TCP/IP protocols.
  • Led full-cycle development from Figma-based UI design to C++ microcontroller programming and Nextion HMI integration; ensured resilience with EEPROM-based state recovery and automated weekly power cycles.
  • Improved operational reliability and client usability, enabling Laser Quantum to deploy the systems at one of their partner sites (e.g., Super Aqua Club).
Apr 2021 - Feb 2023
1 year 11 months
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Canada

Infantry Soldier (Reservist)

Canadian Armed Forces - 4th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment

  • Maintained high performance and decision-making clarity during extended 20-hour operations, demonstrating resilience, focus, and an analytical mindset under a fast-paced environment.
  • Rotated leadership responsibilities as acting platoon senior, coordinating logistics and field operations for up to 40 soldiers during training exercises; alternated between leading and supporting roles to strengthen adaptability, communication skills and team cohesion.

Summary

Machine Learning Engineer with hands-on experience in research, model development, deployment and optimization across embedded systems and full-stack environments. Skilled in Python, C++, and data analysis for solving real-world problems. Strong foundation in deep learning, NLP and basics in reinforcement learning, with current projects in scalable MLOps and long-context reasoning for LLMs. Known for adaptability, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Languages

Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026

McGill University

MEng · Applied Artificial Intelligence · Montreal, Canada

Oct 2020 - Jun 2024

Polytechnique Montréal

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Montreal, Canada · 3.75

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