B.Eng., Computer Engineering
Josh Norman
Computer Engineering @ Memorial University · PCSP, NL
I'm a computer engineering student at Memorial University, class of 2030, currently in my second year. Most of what I care about sits where software meets something physical — code that has to make a motor turn, a camera see, or a machine decide what to do next.
Right now that means writing the perception and control software for an autonomous racing kart, or working on my personal projects involving window blinds in my room! Outside of that I balance a fast paced part time job on the weekends with my 6 engineering courses on weekdays.
Some of my skills come from miscellaneous projects, ie; makerspace 3D mascot scan, videogame website api plugins. But my professional experiences can be seen below!
About me!
As you can tell, I am a computer engineering student. I've been very involved with technology from a young age when I got my desktop I still update to this date. I like creating physical things as well like 3D printing pieces for a board game or 3D plans for a lifesized school mascot (ran out of funding). I equally like to fix or work on pre-existing things like for example cars; brakes, wheel hubs, timing belts,etc.
I love sports like badminton which I've been committed to several times a week for 3 years now. I love music, video games and my pets. Above all I love learning new skills or building new things.
About this website!
Flask (Python) — SQL
This isn't my first experience with web work, API's or HTML but it's my first time creating something with it. A while ago I found some vulnerabilities in a game's files leading to their websites API keys...
I made this website with a few tutorials and A LOT of intuition. Flask itself wasn't too hard, I had previous knowledge of python from MUN and high school and I had some internet knowledge from hosting servers in the past. HTML was pretty straight forward and once I got the hang of it I used a template.
SQL wasn't too hard either. Flask made it really simple for the intentions I have. At the bottom of the list is a link you can use to test it yourself. It leads to the login page, inputting a name then email (which don't have to be real) and then going to new users. You can even remove or change your email and see it update in the newusers tab.
Paradigm Engineering
Software Team Member — Autonomous Racing Kart
Paradigm is MUN's student engineering team building a fully autonomous racing kart for the annual AKS competition. I'm on the software side, which means the kart's ability to see and think is largely our problem to solve.
- Build and document the core tooling that keeps the kart's autonomous stack running cleanly during testing and competition.
- Develop the computer vision system with Python, Cuda's Zed-sdk and OpenCV so the kart can detect obstacles and localize itself on the track in real time.
- Work across python and C++, integrating perception output with the control logic that actually drives the kart.
- Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical sub-teams to get software running on real hardware, on a real deadline.
Education
High School Diploma
Honour Roll, Student Council member.
Professional Experience
Automotive Service Advisor
- Run customer service operations in the automotive department: diagnosing vehicle issues with clients, estimating repair costs, and coordinating schedules with technicians.
- Analyze daily service metrics and repair order data through the shop's software to tighten workflow and drive parts and labour sales.
Agricultural Development Student Associate
- Assembled farming plots with a team, building multi-layered gardening belts on contours for vegetables and trees.
- Analyzed growth and staffing data in Excel to sharpen development planning.
Skills & Certifications
Volunteering & Extracurricular
Student Council Tech Rep
- Coordinated audiovisual and technical support for assemblies, performances, and student activities.
- Maintained school technology equipment, handling setup and troubleshooting for events.
- Worked with staff and student leaders to raise the quality of school-wide activities.
Also
- PWC Maker Space President
- Engineering Class Representative
- PCSP Fire Department
- Murray's Pond Fishing & Country Club
- Badminton, weekly
Awards
SLB Founders Scholarship — $21,0002025
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award2025
MUN Entrance Scholarship — $2,0002025
Contact
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Phone: (709) 764-8175
- Based in Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, NL