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Dominic Castaneda

Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering student at Oakland University, building at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI.

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01 / About

About Me

Dominic Castaneda
Hardware + Software

I'm a Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering student who loves building things that bridge the physical and digital worlds — from automated poker dealers to custom PCBs to full-stack web apps.

When I'm not in the lab or at my desk, you'll find me at church, tending to my beehives, playing tennis, or exploring my Macedonian roots. I believe the best engineers are the ones who stay curious about everything — not just code.

University

Oakland University

Location

Macomb, MI

Degree

B.S. Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering

Minor: Computer Science

Tech I work with

PythonC++JavaScriptReactNext.jsCADLadder LogicC#SQLArduino

02 / Personal

Beyond the Code

I'm more than an engineer. Here's what I care about outside of work.

03 / Work

What I've Built

A mix of hardware, software, and everything in between.

11 projects
Front End
Building

Portfolio v2

In Progress

Second version of my portfolio — the site you're looking at right now. Built with Next.js and Tailwind.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS
Progress60%
ESP32 Alert System
Back End

ESP32 Alert System

Complete

IoT alert system built on ESP32 that sends notifications over WiFi for custom sensor triggers.

C++
Progress100%
Toy Claw Machine w/PLC
Robotics

Toy Claw Machine w/PLC

Complete

Fully functional claw machine controlled by a PLC programmed in Ladder Logic.

Ladder Logic
Progress100%
Automatic Card Shuffler
Automation

Automatic Card Shuffler

Near Complete

Mechanical card shuffler using servos and custom 3D-printed parts, controlled via C++.

C++CAD
Progress90%
Casino Simulation Game
Game Development

Casino Simulation Game

Complete

A fully playable casino simulation game built in Unity with blackjack and other games.

C#
Progress100%
Personal Portfolio v1
Front End

Personal Portfolio v1

Complete

First version of my personal portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

HTMLCSSJavaScript
Progress100%
API Weather App
Full Stack

API Weather App

Complete

Full-stack weather app that fetches real-time data from a weather API with a clean UI.

JavaScript
Progress100%
Full Stack

Life Organizer Hub

In Progress

A private personal dashboard with financial tracking, health data, AI assistant, and more.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabase
Progress30%
Langstroth 2.0
Engineering

Langstroth 2.0

Design Phase

An upgraded beehive design with integrated sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, and hive weight.

CAD
Progress5%
Robotic Assembly Line
Automation

Robotic Assembly Line

Early Stage

A modular robotic assembly line simulation using Python and SQL for process tracking.

PythonSQL
Progress5%
Automated Poker Dealer
AI + Robotics

Automated Poker Dealer

In Planning

AI-powered robotic arm that deals cards using computer vision for card recognition.

PythonOpenCVC++
Progress1%

04 / Skills

Toolbox

Languages

PythonC++C#JavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSSSQLJava

Frameworks & Tools

ReactNext.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSGitArduinoOpenCVUnity

Hardware & CAD

CAD (SolidWorks)PCB DesignLadder LogicPLC ProgrammingEmbedded Systems3D Printing

Platforms

VercelSupabaseGitHubVS CodeMATLABSimulink

05 / Contact

Let's Connect

Whether you have a project in mind, a question, or just want to say hello — my inbox is open.

Reach out directly

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something great.

Email

dcastaneda@oakland.edu

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/dominiccastaneda

GitHub

github.com/dominiccastaneda