Ottawa, ON · Canada

Winny Kameni

Optical Test Engineer

Developing automated optical test solutions and advancing next-generation photonic technologies through semiconductor validation, free-space optical communications, and experimental research.

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B.IT Optical Systems

Carleton University · Senate Medal

Optical Test Technician

Credo Semiconductor

3+ Research Laboratories

NRC · Carleton Optical Innovation Lab · SCE

10+ Academic Awards

IEEE, Optica, Amplify, Dean's List

Applied Research

Free-Space Optics · Biomedical DSP

Languages

English · French · German (Fluent)

About

Who I Am

I'm an optical test engineer working at the intersection of optical testing, photonics, and semiconductor validation. My work covers automated Python-based test development, optical characterization for high-speed communication devices, and experimental research in free-space optical systems.

Semiconductor Testing

Characterization, validation, and automated performance testing of optical devices supporting next-generation high-speed communication technologies at Credo Semiconductor.

Optical Engineering

Hands-on optical characterization with OSA, SMU, VOA, power meters, oscilloscopes, and fiber-optic instrumentation. Optical alignment, fiber splicing, and laboratory validation.

Research

Applied research spanning MEMS-based beam stabilization for free-space optics at the NRC, ECG signal processing at Carleton SCE, and photonic characterization at the Optical Innovation Lab.

Experience

Career Timeline

Optical Test Technician

Credo Semiconductor

Ottawa, ON

April 2026 – Present

·Perform characterization, validation, and performance testing of optical devices supporting next-generation high-speed optical communication technologies.
·Develop and maintain Python-based automated test scripts using instrument APIs to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and data collection.
·Execute automated and manual laboratory measurements using Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Optical Power Meters, Source Measurement Units (SMUs), and oscilloscopes.
·Validate manufacturer test data against internal engineering specifications to verify product performance and measurement accuracy.
·Troubleshoot automated test procedures, laboratory instrumentation, and measurement setups to ensure reliable, repeatable results.
·Document test procedures, experimental results, and engineering observations within an R&D environment.

Student Researcher

National Research Council Canada

Ottawa, ON

Sept 2025 – June 2026

·Develop and evaluate a MEMS-based laser beam stabilization system for free-space optical communication.
·Design and execute experiments involving fiber optics, lasers, optical alignment, photodiodes, and optical communication systems.
·Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and Python to process experimental data and evaluate system performance.
·Support optical system integration, laboratory testing, and experimental validation.
·Prepare technical documentation and present research findings to project collaborators.

Research Assistant

Carleton Optical Innovation Laboratory

Ottawa, ON

Oct 2024 – June 2025

·Performed optical characterization experiments using Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, Variable Optical Attenuators, oscilloscopes, optical fibers, and fiber splicing equipment.
·Assisted with optical system integration, alignment, and laboratory testing.
·Conducted experimental measurements, analyzed optical performance, and documented research results.
·Collaborated with graduate researchers on photonics and optical engineering projects.

Research Assistant

Carleton University — Systems & Computer Engineering

Ottawa, ON

Sept 2024 – Jan 2026

·Developed signal processing algorithms for biomedical ECG denoising using MATLAB.
·Designed digital filtering techniques to improve signal quality.
·Analyzed experimental datasets and validated algorithm performance.
·Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams.

Teaching Assistant

Carleton University

Ottawa, ON

2024 – 2025 (4 semesters)

·Assisted undergraduate laboratories in C, C++ programming, and MATLAB for the digital signal processing course.
·Supported debugging, algorithm development, and software engineering fundamentals.

Technical Support Specialist

Xplore

Ottawa, ON

July 2023 – April 2024

·Diagnosed fiber-optic and satellite communication issues.
·Resolved technical faults through systematic troubleshooting.
·Supported customers using telecommunications and networking technologies.

Research

Research Highlights

National Research Council Canada

MEMS-Based Beam Stabilization for FSO Communication

Development and evaluation of a MEMS-based laser beam stabilization system for free-space optical communication. System-level analyses of atmospheric turbulence, transceiver alignment, and rural connectivity hardware validation.

Free-Space Optics

MEMS

MATLAB

Python

Photodiodes

Optical Alignment

Sept 2025 – June 2026

Live Demo

Carleton University — Systems & Computer Engineering

ECG-Based Cardiovascular Detection

Biomedical DSP pipelines for ECG denoising using Wiener and wavelet filtering, integrated with AI-based cardiovascular classifiers on wearable ECG sensors and microcontrollers.

MATLAB

DSP

Wavelet Filtering

Wiener Filtering

Python

Wearable Sensors

Sept 2024 – Jan 2026

Carleton Optical Innovation Laboratory

Optical Characterization & FBG Systems

Optical characterization of fiber Bragg gratings and 3D-printed aspheric lenses using OSA, power meters, VOAs, and oscilloscopes. Multi-lens Zemax optimization and coupling-efficiency measurement.

OSA

Power Meter

VOA

Zemax OpticStudio

Fiber Splicing

FBGs

Oct 2024 – June 2025

Research Interests

Silicon PhotonicsOptical CommunicationsSemiconductor Test EngineeringMEMSFiber OpticsFree-Space OpticsMachine Learning for OpticsHigh-Speed Systems

Projects

Engineering & Build Work

Applied builds outside the research lab — hardware, embedded systems, and software tools.

Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor System

High-precision FBG sensor with spectral interrogation, optical filtering, and real-time acquisition. Validated strain and temperature response against calibrated references.

Fiber Optics

Sensors

Photonics

3D-Printed Aspheric Lens Prototypes

Custom aspheric geometries designed in Zemax OpticStudio, fabricated via high-resolution 3D printing. Characterized efficiency, aberrations, and coupling sensitivity vs. simulation.

Zemax

Optical Design

3D Printing

Smart House + Digital Twin

Bi-directional cyber-physical smart-home model. ESP32 firmware synchronizes a 3D-printed multi-room prototype with an interactive digital-twin dashboard in real time.

IoT

ESP32

Embedded

Digital Twin

ECG-Based Cardiovascular Detection

Full risk-detection pipeline combining ECG signal processing with CNN/LSTM classifiers. Optimized for low-latency inference on wearable microcontrollers.

Biomedical AI

ECG

ECG Denoising & Biomedical DSP

Wiener + wavelet filtering pipelines that clean raw ECG signals, producing measurable SNR gains and reliable arrhythmia detection under motion artifacts.

DSP

MATLAB

Signal Processing

Real-Time Gesture Tracking

Lightweight OpenCV-based hand-pose classifier optimized for low-latency edge inference — a prototype for embedded human-machine interaction.

Computer Vision

Edge AI

OpenCV

Looking for research work? See Research Highlights above.

Skills

Technical Skills

Optical Test & Measurement

Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA)Optical Power MeterSource Measurement Unit (SMU)OscilloscopeVariable Optical Attenuator (VOA)Optical FibersFiber SplicerPhotodiodesLasersFree-Space Optical Systems

Programming & Automation

Python (Test Automation & Instrument APIs)MATLABLabVIEWCC++GitData Analysis

Optical & Semiconductor Engineering

Optical CharacterizationOptical CommunicationsSemiconductor TestingOptical Device ValidationExperimental DesignSignal ProcessingFailure InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisTest AutomationOptical AlignmentFiber Optics

Laboratory & Engineering

R&D TestingHardware DebuggingTechnical DocumentationStatistical Data AnalysisExperimental ValidationCross-functional Collaboration

Design Tools

Zemax OpticStudioSolidWorksAutoCADMATLABPython (Automated Data Analysis)

Featured Technologies

Optical

–OSA
–Optical Power Meter
–SMU
–VOA
–Oscilloscope
–Fiber Splicer

Programming

–Python
–MATLAB
–LabVIEW
–C / C++
–Git

Research

–Free-Space Optical Communications
–Optical Characterization
–Biomedical Signal Processing
–MEMS Beam Stabilization
–Semiconductor Testing

Recognition

Awards & Honours

Carleton University Senate Medal

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement

Dean's Honour List

2023 · 2024 · 2025 — Graduated with High Distinction

IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship

Awarded for academic excellence in electrical & computer engineering

Optica Amplify Immersion Scholarship

Optica Foundation — leadership & research in optics/photonics

Claude Bissell Scholarship

Merit-based academic scholarship

Golden Key International Honour Society

Invitation-only academic honour society

Optica Amplify Leadership Program

Selective leadership program for emerging optics professionals

IEEE Canada Student Congress

Delegate — 2023 & 2024

Education

Academic Path

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada

Expected Dec 2027

Electrical & Computer Engineering — Optical Communications, Photonics, Semiconductor Devices, High-Speed Systems, Test Engineering

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada

2022 – 2026

Optical Systems & Sensors Engineering · GPA 11.88/12 · Dean's List 2023–2025 · Senate Medal

Advanced Diploma

Algonquin College

Ottawa, Canada

2022 – 2026

Photonics and Laser Technology · CGPA 11.98/12

Bachelor of Engineering

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)

Schweinfurt, Germany

2022

Business & Engineering — Engineering Project Management, Systems Engineering, Operations & Process Optimization, Data Analysis for Engineering, Technical Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Contact

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Contact Information

Open to opportunities in optical test, photonics R&D, and semiconductor validation.

kameniwinny@ieee.org

Location

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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