Hi, my name is Sam Sharif !
I'm a Year 3 Software Engineering student at Western University, and am passionate about intersecting technology with business and product management. Stay a while, and take a look at what I've done :)
Projects
The Journey of George
Developed a working RPG following George, a monkey venturing through a forest filled with varying obstacles. Built the LevelSelect interface and contributed across visual, structural, and system design — creating UML class and sequence diagrams and implementing progression systems, platform programming, assets, and animations. Personally designed and built Level 6, "The Final Climb." Troubleshot merge conflicts and integration issues to ensure overall game cohesion and seamless functionality.
Experience
May 2026 – August 2026
Oakville, Ontario
Ford
Engineering & Maintenance Intern
- Programmed custom industrial control software featuring a hysteresis-backed 3-tier state machine to calculate differential pressure in real time, automating seal-in logic and exception handling to drive IO-Link stack lights, execute immediate station shutdowns, and trigger self-clearing fault loops during pressure spikes.
- Integrated field sensor telemetry with live plant-floor company-based monitoring dashboards and an automated SMS dispatch system, eliminating passive paper logs and reducing critical failure detection latency from an 8-hour shift window to 0 seconds, reducing process risk FMEA RPN by 87.5% (216 to 27) while directly optimizing plant-wide MTTR and MTBF metrics.
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025
Burlington, Ontario
Barbecues Galore
Warehouse Building Associate
- Assembled and quality-tested 400+ barbecues with safety inspections and compliance checks
- Processed 150+ invoices and audit records, improving stock accuracy
- Supported 50+ service calls collaborating across cross-functional teams
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
Burlington, Ontario
Shape Process Automation
Engineering Student Associate
- Designed 20+ detailed electrical schematics for automotive systems
- Managed and audited 300+ inventory items through structured tracking
Education
Expected: 2028
London, Ontario
Western University
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Software Engineering
Honours
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures, Algorithms, Scripting, Object-Oriented Programming, Discrete Structures, Software Construction & Design, Digital Logic Systems
Skills
Development
Technical
Tools
Extracurriculars
Western University
Engineering Student Ambassador
Sep 2025 - Present
- Volunteered as an Engineering Student Ambassador at the Ontario University Fair (OUF), engaging with prospective students and their families to discuss Western Engineering programs, answer questions, and share insights on student life, campus resources, and specialization pathways.
- Supported Fall Preview Day logistics by assisting with the collection, organization, and distribution of food and beverages for Engineering Student Ambassadors and faculty volunteers to ensure smooth event operations.
- Acted as a point of contact for prospective students and visiting families by providing directions, coordinating tours, and offering on-site guidance across Western's campus.
- Represented Western Engineering by answering questions and sharing resources related to engineering programs, student life, and specialization pathways, helping prospective students make informed decisions.
Western Engineering Autopilot Club
Mapping & Localization Team: Software Developer
January 2026 - April 2026
- Developed software features and contributed to technical tickets within a collaborative team environment, utilizing ROS2 on Ubuntu-based systems to support autonomous vehicle functionality and system integration.
- Configured and worked within virtual machine environments to replicate development pipelines, ensuring consistency across team members and enabling reliable testing, debugging, and deployment workflows.
- Collaborated with team members through structured ticketing systems to implement, test, and refine code, contributing to improved system stability, streamlined development processes, and more efficient iteration on autonomous driving components.
Habitat For Humanity Club
Director of Marketing
Sep 2025 - April 2026
- Led marketing initiatives by promoting club events and campaigns through strategic social media outreach, designing posters, and creating/editing video content to increase campus engagement.
- Developed cohesive branding and messaging for Habitat for Humanity Western, coordinating promotional timelines and collaborating with the executive team to maximize event visibility and attendance.
- Represented the club as a delegate at the USC Clubs Town Hall, providing feedback on policy and structural changes, and advocating for club interests while assessing impacts on student organizations during the current and upcoming academic years.
