Omer Chandna
Student
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Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bio

Hi there πŸ‘‹ I’m Omer

πŸš€SWD Intern at NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company | Computer Science Student | Co-Founder at OptiLock | Machine Learning/Computer Vision Engineer πŸ€–

πŸŽ“ Pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science at Toronto Metropolitan University, actively engaged in research and practical application of emerging technologies.

πŸ”¬ Researcher at the Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory (AVL), contributing to cutting-edge projects aimed at advancing the capabilities and safety of autonomous vehicles.

πŸ’Ό Co-founder of OptiLock, where we're revolutionizing home security with our facial recognition door lock system. Committed to innovation and user-centric design, ensuring seamless integration into everyday life.

🌟 Leveraging expertise in machine learning and computer vision, I drive technological advancements at OptiLock while contributing to research at AVL.

Portals
Categories
Software development

Skills

Actuators 2 Autonomous system 2 Cost benefit analysis 2 Engineering design process 2 Operational efficiency 2 Remote operation 2 Scalability 2 Sensors 2 Systems architecture 2 Systems design 2

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Achievements

Latest feedback

Omid Sadeghi
Omid Sadeghi
He
CEO
May 12, 2025
Individual endorsement
Autonomous system Operational efficiency Actuators Engineering design process Sensors Scalability Systems architecture Systems design Remote operation Cost benefit analysis

Omer was an exceptional addition to our team. His computer science background and practical experience with ROS and robot configuration were instrumental in developing our prototype. He consistently demonstrated strong self-motivation, taking initiative to solve complex problems independently. What particularly stood out was his excellent communication skills - he could clearly explain technical concepts and collaborated effectively with team members. His ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical implementation made him a reliable and valuable team player. I highly recommend him for any position requiring robotics expertise and strong collaborative skills.

Student feedback
Omer was an exceptional addition to our team. His computer science background and practical experience with ROS and robot configuration were instrumental in developing our prototype. He consistently demonstrated strong self-motivation, taking initiative to solve complex problems independently. What particularly stood out was his excellent communication skills - he could clearly explain technical concepts and collaborated effectively with team members. His ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical implementation made him a reliable and valuable team player. I highly recommend him for any position requiring robotics expertise and strong collaborative skills.
Autonomous system Operational efficiency Actuators Engineering design process Sensors Scalability Systems architecture Systems design Remote operation Cost benefit analysis
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Level UP: March 2025
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Telebotics
Building an Autonomous System for Low-Speed Delivery Vehicles
Telebotics

Recent projects

Work experience

Software Developer Intern
NAVBLUE, an Airbus company
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
May 2024 - Current

β€’ Conducted research on Small Language Models to design a Customer Support Chatbot for the company website.
β€’ Leveraged C# and .NET Framework to design and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems,
delivering robust and efficient software solutions.
β€’ Optimized and horizontally scaled a back-end service from start to finish, erasing bottlenecks and achieving
performance improvements of 80% .
β€’ Implemented and optimized SQL queries using non-clustered indexing to streamline Gantt data handling and
improved scroll and loading times by 34%.
β€’ Designed and implemented data caching, asynchronous tasking and parallelization strategies to improve
overall product performance by 37%, and Gantt load times by 70%
β€’ Leveraged GPU acceleration and pioneered the transition from GDI to WPF rendering, significantly
enhancing application performance and visual quality while setting a new standard for the product

Software Developer
MetRocketry
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2024 - Current

β€’ Developed and optimized a Kalman Filter Machine Learning rocket trajectory prediction algorithm, which can
predict the flight path of the rocket in the event of transmission loss by analyzing historical NMEA messages,
exponentially improving the chance of reconnection as well as predicting a landing zone.
β€’ Designed and implemented a GUI to display real-time and predicted trajectory data, streamlining
ground-station operations for enhanced decision-making.
β€’ Engineered a two-axis trajectory tracking radar array, integrating it with ground-station software and the trajectory
prediction algorithm to autonomously adjust it’s orientation and optimize real-time communication with the
rocket during dynamic flight scenarios

Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 2024 - Current

β€’ Engineered real-time object detection and optical flow algorithms using Python, OpenCV, YOLO, and
Lucas-Kanade, leveraging domain-specific datasets and model pruning to improve detection accuracy, reduce
computational overhead, and enhance drone object avoidance in dynamic environments.
β€’ Leveraged LiDAR tracking cameras to capture precise telemetry data for detailed flight analysis.
β€’ Key member of the F1Tenth Autonomous Racing Team, leading VESC tuning and LiDAR integration.
β€’ Enhanced proficiency in Python, C, and C++ through hands-on development, algorithm optimization, and
performance tuning, with applications in embedded systems such as drones and autonomous race cars.
β€’ Conducted research and developed a prototype for a crop detection computer vision algorithm designed for
drones, enabling the measurement of crop yields and providing inventory management solutions.
β€’ Refined research skills through rigorous experimentation, data analysis, and algorithm refinement in a
research-driven lab environment

Co-Founder and Lead Software Engineer
Optilock
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 2022 - Current

β€’ Developed a facial recognition algorithm using MediaPipe and Python, mapping over 600 facial feature points to
ensure highly secure access control.
β€’ Designed a pose estimation algorithm that predicts face orientation to verify 3D facial presence and prevent
photo-based unauthorized access.
β€’ Developed and 3D-printed a sleek, modern smart door lock prototype with seamless hardware and software integration.
β€’ Presented the project at multiple design competitions, showcasing innovation and technical proficiency.

Education

Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Toronto Metropolitan University
September 2022 - May 2027