Hello! I Am Winny Kameni

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4th year student specializing in optical systems, fiber grating research, and photonic device development with hands-on experience in signal processing and optical prototyping.

Winny Kameni

About Me

Dynamic 4th-year Bachelor of Information Technology student specializing in Optical Systems & Sensors with 2+ years of hands-on research in photonics, fiber optics, and optical prototyping.

I have a proven track record in experimental design for optical systems, statistical analysis of fiber optic data, and ISO-style documentation. Currently, I'm working as a Research Assistant at Carleton University, collaborating on fiber grating research and optical innovation.

My passion lies in the intersection of photonics and technology, where I develop solutions for real-world problems using light-based technologies. I'm particularly interested in fiber optic communications, optical sensing, and photonic integrated circuits.

Education

Carleton University

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), Optical Systems and Sensors

09/2022 – Present

Cumulative GPA: 11.88/12 (A+ Standing)

Relevant Coursework

Optical Communication Networks, Circuits and Signals, Intermediate Programming, Machine Language, Assembly Language, Probability for Technology

Certifications & Awards

  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship (2024–2025)
  • Amplify Immersion Scholarship(2023–2024)
  • WHMIS, OHSA
  • Carleton University Dean's List (2022–2024)

Work Experience

Research Assistant
Carleton University | Ottawa, Canada
09/2024 – Present
  • Collaborating with Dr. Sima Soltanpour on ECG denoising using various filtering techniques and digital signal processing (DSP).
  • Applied Wiener and wavelet filters to raw ECG data; quantified SNR improvements via hypothesis testing.
  • Developing AI algorithms for early cardiovascular-disease detection, achieving significant classification accuracy.
  • Designing wearable sensor-integration prototypes for real-time ECG acquisition and on-device inference.
  • Documented requirement traceability and quality metrics aligned with medical-device verification standards.
Research Assistant
Carleton Optical Innovation Lab | Ottawa, Canada
09/2024 – 04/2025
  • Conducting fiber grating research under the supervision of Dr. Christopher Smelser.
  • Engineered and validated experimental setups for optical systems and fiber Bragg gratings.
  • Executed rigorous debugging and testing for both hardware and software components in photonic systems.
  • Authored technical reports, abstracts, and poster presentations on fiber optic research for internal review and conferences.
Technical Support Specialist
Xplore | Ottawa, Canada
07/2023 – 05/2024
  • Delivered expert technical support for a diverse range of telecommunication equipment, including fiber equipment and satellite-connected devices.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues related to fiber optics and satellite communication systems.
  • Ensured seamless connectivity and optimized performance for telecommunication infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide prompt and effective technical solutions.
  • Offered exceptional customer support by maintaining clear and efficient communication with clients to achieve complete issue resolution.
IT Help Desk
Gexel, Cogeco | Ottawa, Canada
08/2022 – 04/2023
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues efficiently for fiber optic network systems.
  • Conducted device reboots and configurations to restore functionality.
  • Maintained network performance and ensured the reliability of fiber optic cables.

Projects

Featured Project

Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases Using AI

Utilized machine-learning algorithms on ECG and physiological data to enable real-time arrhythmia detection and early diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions.

Python
TensorFlow/Keras
signal processing
data analysis
hypothesis testing
Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases Using AI
Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor System
Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor System
Developed a fiber Bragg grating sensor system for strain and temperature measurements with high precision and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Fiber Optics
Sensors
Data Analysis
Photonics
Hand Gesture Recognition System
Hand Gesture Recognition System
Built a vision-based CNN classifier in Python that achieves 95 % accuracy on live video feeds for intuitive human–computer interaction via hand movements.
Python
OpenCV
TensorFlow
convolutional neural networks
real-time video processing
Arduino Memory Game
Arduino Memory Game
Developed an interactive pattern-matching game on Arduino Uno using LEDs and buttons; programmed randomized sequences and user-input validation to challenge short-term memory.
Arduino (C/C++)
embedded systems
hardware prototyping
user interface design
3D-Printed Aspheric Lenses
3D-Printed Aspheric Lenses
Designed custom aspheric lens profiles in Zemax, fabricated them via high-resolution 3D printing, and performed efficiency/aberration measurements to verify optical performance.
Zemax
3D Printing
Optical Design
Lens Design/Fabrication
Fiber Y-Coupler Characterization
Fiber Y-Coupler Characterization
Fusion-spliced and characterized fiber Y-couplers with detailed performance analysis and documentation.
Fiber Splicing
Optical Measurements
Photonics
ECG Denoising
ECG Denoising
Implemented Wiener and wavelet-based digital filters to clean raw ECG signals, boosting SNR and achieving 97 % arrhythmia detection accuracy; validated improvements via statistical hypothesis testing.
MATLAB/Python
DSP algorithms
wavelet analysis
statistical analysis

Skills & Tools

Programming Languages

Python
C++
MATLAB
ARMv7 Assembly
Rust
LabVIEW

Optical & Photonics

Fiber Optics
Optical Design
Photonics
Zemax
Spectroscopy
Signal Processing

Other Skills

Fiber Splicing
Optical Measurements
Waveguide Design
Optical Testing
Laser Systems
Optical Sensors
Interferometry
Optical Networks

Get In Touch

Contact Information
Feel free to reach out to me anytime

Email

kameniwinny@ieee.org

Phone

+1 ***-***-****

Location

ON, Canada

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