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MATEO ESCUTIA AVILA
ABOUT

How I think and build

I'm pursuing an Integrated Engineering Degree at UBC - Major in Electrical and Minor in Software.

I’m at my best when there’s no clear playbook: I research standards, define requirements, test deliberately, and communicate decisions so teams can execute confidently—with care for the people using the system.

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What I do as an engineer

  • Power distribution planning and protection strategy
  • Safety-first wiring, grounding, and documentation
  • PCB prototyping and iterative validation
  • Structured testing and failure analysis
  • Clear technical communication and tradeoff alignment

Multi-faceted profile

  • Engineering rigor with calm, structured communication
  • Leadership and coordination from team-based roles
  • Empathy-driven system design
  • Fast self-directed learning in ambiguous environments
PROJECTS

Featured projects

Short case studies now. More photos + documentation added over time.

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Puck ’Em Back (Capstone)

Power architecture + protection + staged testing for a public-facing prototype.

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Smart City UAV

Electronics integration + motor/ESC sizing + system headroom for reliable operation.

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Self-Charging Trekking Pole

Energy harvesting concept + circuit prototyping + validation-first iteration.

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Machine learning specialization certificate

Machine Learning Specialization

Structured ML fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised, and best practices) with practical projects.

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LEADERSHIP

Mentorship & team impact

I lead with clarity, empathy, and structure—so people feel supported and projects move forward.

USGC — Lead Coach

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Coaching structure, drills, and event flow—focused on welcoming beginners and keeping sessions high-energy and safe.

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NextGen Latinos — Mentor

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  • 1:1 support for international students transitioning into UBC engineering
  • Study strategies, resources, and planning systems for academic success
  • Guidance on navigating UBC life: clubs, events, community
PERSONAL

Interests & Idea labs

Projects I prototype for curiosity—product thinking + human-centered engineering.

Project Ideas

  • Smart circadian lighting concept
  • Ēthos: “mind gym” app concept for mental-model training
  • Other experiments (to be added)

Hobbies

Piano • Guitar • Gym • Calisthenics • Tennis • Reading • Poetry • Basketball

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CONTACT

Get in touch

Interested in collaborating or just want to talk engineering? Reach out.