Hello! I Am Winny Kameni
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I design, model, and validate high-performance optical and photonic systems—from free-space optical links to fiber Bragg gratings and sensor-integrated photonic architectures. My work bridges optical engineering, atmospheric optics, DSP-based calibration, and physics-driven system design.
I'm driven by a core question:How do we engineer optical systems that remain stable, interpretable, and reliable even under real-world conditions?
About Me
I'm an optical and photonic systems engineer specializing in free-space communication, fiber optic sensing, optical modeling, and physics informed signal processing.My background spans FSO communication research at the National Research Council (NRC), fiber Bragg grating development, optical alignment and testing, and embedded optical sensing systems
Across all my work, I focus on engineering questions that move photonics forward::
- How do we design optical links that remain stable under turbulence, vibration, and environmental drift?
- How can DSP and optical modeling improve channel performance and calibration?
- What design and fabrication strategies improve the reliability of photonic components such as FBGs and custom optical elements?
I enjoy bridging simulation, hands-on optical experimentation, and system validation, ensuring that photonic designs, measurements, and signal-processing algorithms align with real-world operational constraints.
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
- Working on next-generation free-space optical (FSO) communication systems designed to extend high-speed connectivity to rural and remote regions.
- Solving core engineering challenges: How do we maintain reliable optical links under real atmospheric turbulence? What alignment strategies and optical models ensure stable performance over long distances? How can DSP algorithms optimize calibration and compensate for environmental variation in real time?
- Modeled transmitter/receiver alignment and atmospheric attenuation to optimize system reliability.
- Ran real-time tests under variable conditions, evaluating system performance and link stability.
- Developed DSP-based calibration methods for improving signal quality across environmental fluctuations.
- Assisted in designing experimental setups combining optics, electronics, and embedded systems.
- Deepening specialization in optical communication, photonics R&D, and robust DSP for challenging environments.
- Designing DSP and machine-learning pipelines that answer a central question: How can we extract clinically actionable insights from noisy physiological signals — in real time?
- Developed ECG denoising using Wiener + wavelet filtering; quantified SNR improvements using statistical analysis.
- Built AI models for cardiovascular-disease detection and validated classification accuracy on real-world data.
- Integrated wearable ECG sensors with microcontrollers, enabling onboard inference and latency-efficient acquisition.
- Reduced preprocessing time while increasing robustness to motion artifacts, improving end-to-end signal reliability.
- Designed, handled, and characterized fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) for strain and temperature sensing applications.
- Built and optimized optical measurement setups involving interrogation units, precision stages, spectral analyzers, and tunable light sources.
- Performed micron-scale alignment, coupling optimization, and interferometric measurements for photonic system evaluation.
- Authored technical documentation and poster presentations supporting photonics research dissemination.
- Delivered expert technical support addressing a critical challenge: How do we diagnose and resolve complex telecommunication issues across diverse technologies (fiber optics, satellite) while minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable connectivity?
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues related to fiber optics and satellite communication systems, reducing average resolution time through systematic troubleshooting approaches.
- Ensured seamless connectivity and optimized performance for telecommunication infrastructure, improving network reliability and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide prompt and effective technical solutions, streamlining cross-functional problem-solving processes.
- Maintained clear and efficient communication with clients, achieving high customer satisfaction rates and complete issue resolution.
- Supported fiber optic network systems, addressing the core question: How do we quickly diagnose and resolve network issues while maintaining service reliability and minimizing customer impact?
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues efficiently for fiber optic network systems, implementing systematic troubleshooting protocols to reduce resolution time.
- Conducted device reboots and configurations to restore functionality, ensuring rapid service restoration and minimal downtime.
- Maintained network performance and ensured the reliability of fiber optic cables, contributing to improved network uptime and customer satisfaction.
Projects
Free-Space Optical Link Reliability Optimization
Investigated performance limits of free-space optical (FSO) communication systems under atmospheric turbulence. Developed optical channel models, evaluated beam scintillation, quantified link margins, and built DSP-based compensation strategies to stabilize received power under varying conditions.
Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor System
Designed a high-precision FBG sensing system including spectral interrogation, optical filtering, and real-time signal acquisition. Validated strain and temperature responses through calibrated optical measurements and environmental variation tests.
3D-Printed Aspheric Lenses
Created and optimized custom aspheric lens geometries in Zemax, fabricated prototypes via high-resolution 3D printing, and characterized optical efficiency, aberration profiles, and alignment sensitivities.
Smart House + Digital Twin Simulator
Built a bi-directional cyber-physical smart home system with a 3D-printed multi-room model controlled by an ESP32 and a virtual digital-twin dashboard. Achieved real-time synchronization between sensors, actuators, and an interactive app.
Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases Using AI
Developed a full cardiovascular risk detection pipeline combining ECG signal processing and machine-learning models. Implemented Wiener and wavelet filtering, engineered CNN/LSTM-based classifiers, and validated classification accuracy using clinical-style evaluation metrics. Optimized the pipeline for low-latency, real-time inference in wearable applications.
ECG Denoising & Biomedical DSP
Implemented Wiener and wavelet-based filtering pipelines to clean raw ECG signals, achieving high SNR improvements and reliable arrhythmia detection through statistical validation.
Other Technical Projects (Selected)
- • Real-Time Gesture Tracking (Edge AI Prototype): Implemented a lightweight, OpenCV-based hand-pose classifier optimized for low-latency edge processing.
- • Embedded State-Machine Controller (Arduino, C/C++): Designed a deterministic finite-state interaction controller using debouncing, interrupts, and modular firmware design.
- • Optical Component Handling & Micro-Assembly: Fiber preparation, connector polishing, and micron-scale alignment for optical testbeds.
- • Sensor-Integrated Microcontroller Prototypes: Built multi-sensor embedded prototypes for biomedical and environmental monitoring.
Skills & Tools
Programming Languages
Optical & Photonics Engineering
Silicon Photonics & Integrated Optics
CAD & Manufacturing
Other Skills
Get In Touch
kameniwinny@ieee.org
Phone
+1 ***-***-****
Location
ON, Canada