Portrait Ryan Mark

My name is Ryan , and I have a passion for learning and building.

With a degree in Mechatronics Engineering with an AI option from the University of Waterloo, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of complex systems and am dedicated to creating technology and engineering products.

My journey includes contributing to trapped ion research under Dr. Rajibul Islam at the Institute of Quantum Computing, as well as conducting microgravity solder research with the Canadian Space Agency and the National Research Council. I led the engineering design for a ten month design cycle and we received the Overall Excellence Award in 2024 out of all teams in Canada. For more on my work with microgravity research, check out this news article.

I have also excelled in competitive hackathons, securing eight wins, top 5 and sponsor prize at McHacks in McGill for an early build of a Chrome Extension with Cohere NLP in 2022 before it became big and 1st place overall at the famous MHacks. Driven by a love for technology, I am eager to continue pushing boundaries and solving the challenges of tomorrow.

Featured Projects👨‍💻

I like to build projects and explore new technology. Some of my favourite projects

  • LumiGUI

    A more inclusive, contact-free experience for all form users. 1st Place Overall at MHacks 2023.

  • Practice Pedals

    High performance pedalboard for guitarists with rewards, built with Arduino. Winner at Georgia Tech Hack 2022.

  • Rad Kitchen

    Chrome extension that generated recipes based on the ingredients. Winner at McGill Hacks 2023.

  • Sketchify

    Create targetted consumer advertisements that capture brand identity.

  • tAIlor

    Accessible madlibs style image generator powered with AI. Winner at uOttaHack V 2022.

  • She-Builds

    A program that offers connections, mentorships, and projects for young women in STEM.

Blog Writings📝

Projects and stories I'm proud of—built through focused phases, deep commitment, and a drive to create something meaningful.