Minoru Yoshida

Montreal-based engineer working across software, embedded systems, and AI-assisted tools. I balance hands-on delivery (C/C++, Python, web) with research-flavored work in signal processing and human-centered interfaces, drawing on experience in labs, product teams, and live production environments.

Education

M.Sc. in Software and Information Engineering

École de Technologie Supérieure

2025 – Present

Machine learningPhonologySignal processingUltrasound imaging

B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering

École de Technologie Supérieure

2021 – 2024

Embedded systemsSignal processingElectronics circuit design

Career

ÉTS · Electrical Engineering Department

Teaching Assistant

Mentor 30+ students per semester in C programming, labs, and client-server development using Linux, GDB, Valgrind, and Git.

2024 – Present

C programmingTeachingSystems debugging

ÉTS · Electrical Engineering Department

Software Developer

Built and deployed a full-stack e-learning platform with an AI tutor (OpenAI + RAG), Django backend, and responsive Bootstrap frontend.

2024

DjangoAI tutorFull-stack development

ÉTS · LATIS Lab

Research Intern

Engineered a MATLAB library for geometric analysis of ultrasound tongue contours and benchmarked it against lab tools.

2024

MATLABSignal processingBenchmarking

ÉTS · LATIS Lab

Research Assistant

Developed C++ acquisition software for synchronized ultrasound/audio data, automated MATLAB analysis, and managed end-to-end data lifecycle.

2023 – 2024

MATLABPythonSignal analysis

Belden

Optical Product Development Intern

Automated Keyence 3D system workflows with Python, ran validation/qualification tests on optical fiber products, and authored detailed test reports.

2022

Optical fiberTesting Automation

Publications

Details pending

IEEE Publication

Link placeholder for IEEE Xplore paper; update title, venue, and year as needed.

2025

ResearchIEEE
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13th International Seminar on Speech Production (ISSP), Autrans, France

Effects of an ultrasound biofeedback session on maximal tongue movements

Co-authored study on tongue movement analysis using ultrasound biofeedback techniques.

2024

Speech productionUltrasoundBiofeedback
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Projects

Technical leadership and hands-on builds across robotics, assistive tech, and community tooling.

Exoskeleton Software Lead

SYNAPSÉTS Biotechnology Club

Firmware development for a powered leg exoskeleton (STM32, C++), fusing EMG/IMU/force sensor data and intent recognition.

2024 – Present

C++STM32Embedded systemsBiomechanicsMachine learning

Prosthetic arm & VR Neurofeedback Developer

SYNAPSÉTS Biotechnology Club

Built EEG signal filtering/classification for a prosthetic arm and a Unity VR neurofeedback system that maps EEG to in-game actions.

2023 – 2024

EEGPythonUnity/C#

Discord Bot & Companion Web App

Japanese Seinen Association of Montreal

Automated event management and staff coordination with a Python Discord bot and built a TypeScript/React app for registration and planning.

2023

PythonTypeScript/ReactAutomationManagement

Telemetry & Firmware

ECLIPSE Solar Vehicle Club

Designed and routed PCBs for telemetry/BMS, wrote STM32 firmware for power and CAN communication, and coordinated media/logistics for solar vehicle competition.

2021 – 2023

C/C++PCB designCAN bus

Contact

Best way to reach me for collaborations or opportunities.

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