Michael YuResume
About

Michael Yu

Mechatronics Engineer

Waterloo, ON

I build thoughtful, fast web applications. I care about clean interfaces, good developer experience, and shipping things that feel solid. Currently focused on full-stack TypeScript.

Currently learning
KiCadVerilogEmbedded Systems
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Projects

Pathfinder

A real-time route optimizer for delivery fleets. Cuts average dispatch time by 30%.

TypeScriptNext.jsPostgreSQL

Lumen

Open-source design-token manager that syncs Figma variables to code.

ReactNode.jsFigma API

Tempo

A minimalist habit tracker with offline-first sync and a focus on speed.

React NativeSQLite

Quartz

Self-hosted analytics that respects privacy. No cookies, no fingerprinting.

GoClickHouse
Experience
  1. Mechatronics UndergraduateSep 2025 - Present
    University of Waterloo
  2. Junior Engineer InternMay 2026 - Present
    HyperHSA
  3. Robotics EngineerMay 2026 - Present
    WATonomous
  4. Controls Team MemberSep 2025 - Present
    Waterloo Rocketry
Recent activityLive
Contact
michaelyu870@gmail.com
Tech stack
C++CArduinoSTM32OpenCVTypeScriptReactNode.jsPythonPostgreSQLDockerAWSFigmaNext.jsGraphQLC++CArduinoSTM32OpenCVTypeScriptReactNode.jsPythonPostgreSQLDockerAWSFigmaNext.jsGraphQL
FoxgloveJavascriptSolidworksAutoCADRedisTailwindGitVercelPrismaBashVS CodeJestKubernetesRustFoxgloveJavascriptSolidworksAutoCADRedisTailwindGitVercelPrismaBashVS CodeJestKubernetesRust