Hello,
my name is Brandon Carido. I'm an undergraduate student studying Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

I am pursuing the five year Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Vassar College and Dartmouth College. I am passionate about technology, and I am always looking to learn new things.

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Projects

Do List — Scriptable for iOS Simple To-Do List


Developed a custom To Do List widget for iOS using the Scriptable app, designed to display daily tasks in a clean and accessible home screen interface. The widget reads from a locally stored .json database, enabling persistent task management across sessions. This project served as an introduction to JavaScript-based scripting within the iOS ecosystem and provided hands-on experience with dynamic widget rendering, user input handling, and file I/O operations in Scriptable. By integrating task creation, deletion, and real-time updates, the widget offers a lightweight productivity tool. This project enhanced my skills in JavaScript, data handling, and mobile UI scripting. For more information on this project, please visit my Github.


Framework
  • JavaScript
  • iOS Automation
  • Scriptable
  • JSON

Simple Heart Rate Monitor — Analog Electronic Project


Designed and constructed a heart rate monitor capable of detecting and measuring heartbeats within the 60-100 BPM range. The project applied theoretical knowledge from lectures to create a functional circuit using resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits. Component values were carefully calculated and extensively simulated using PSpice to ensure accuracy and optimal performance before implementing the actual circuit. This project demonstrated expertise in analog signal processing, circuit design, and simulation tools, culminating in a precise and reliable heart rate monitoring system. For more information on this project, please email me.


Framework
  • PSpice
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Signal Analysis
  • Circuit Design

Sensor-Controlled "Duck" Car — Control Theory Project


Invovlving the development of a sensor-controlled Duck car designed to detect and maintain a calibrated distance from obstacles, the project utilized Proportional-Derivative (PD) control theory to achieve precise motion control. Using MATLAB's SISOTOOL, the calculated the controller's poles and zeros to optimize system stability and performance. The PD controller was then implemented using analog components on a breadboard, which was housed on the car's chassis. The integration of sensors allowed the car to dynamically adjust its position relative to obstacles, demonstrating the practical application of control theory in a real-world system. For more information on this project, please email me.


Framework
  • Control Theory
  • MATLAB
  • Analog Circuit Design

Technical Skills and Experience

During my academic and professional career, I've worked on a wide range of projects to hone my skills pertaining to both Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

  • Computer Science

    Experience with
    Python, Java, Ocaml, SQL, MATLAB, R, C, VHDL

  • Electrical Engineering

    Experience with
    Vivado, PSpice, AutoCAD

  • Additional Knowledge

    Experience with
    Microeconomics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics

About Me

See my journey so far...

Transforming ideas into functional, impactful projects is my passion, blending creativity and technical precision to build solutions that matter.