About Me

About Me

Hello! My name is Vetrivel Balaji, but you can call me Vetri. I’m a Mechatronics Engineering student at McMaster University, driven by an unyielding curiosity and a passion for innovation.

My journey began as a tinkerer, eager to understand how things work. Over time, that spark evolved into a mission: to use technology to solve real-world problems and create meaningful impact. Whether it’s designing AI solutions, building robots, or diving into embedded systems, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving.

Beyond engineering, I see life as a grand adventure. Each project is a stepping stone, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. From collaborating on groundbreaking innovations to empowering communities through technology, my journey is fueled by a desire to make the world a better place.

Let’s explore the endless possibilities together. Join me as I continue to learn, innovate, and build a brighter future.

My Experiences

Robotics/AI Engineering Intern

Bornea Dynamics Limited

Conducted CubeSat hardware qualification testing, integrated software and hardware components, and advanced AI initiatives using Raspberry Pi and Nvidia Jetson.

Software Engineering Intern

Canadian Space Agency

Developed a CI/CD pipeline, automating testing for Canadarm2/Dextre web applications, achieving a 90% efficiency improvement while ensuring data integrity.

Software Engineering Intern

TD Bank Group

Designed AI solutions improving anti-money laundering by 250% and developed integrated web apps using Java and React.js, enhancing service efficiency by 50%.

Research Student

McMaster University

Developed a self-driving robot system using ROS and C++, synchronizing depth camera and planar LiDAR data for precise obstacle detection and navigation.

Machine Learning Research Student

Unity Health Toronto

Created an AI-based system for monitoring CT scan room activity, ensuring privacy and operational efficiency using Python, TensorFlow, and Raspberry Pi.

VP of Web Development

Pass the Pen

Led a team to develop a website that streamlined donations and provided educational resources to students in marginalized communities, enabling the NGO to expand its reach and positively impact more lives.



My Projects

Pacemaker DCM

Pacemaker DCM

Designed a Device Controller-Monitor (DCM) for the Pacemaker system, featuring a hardware platform and Pacemaker application software, capable of programing and delivering pacing commands, as well as acquiring and displaying diagnostics, sensor history, and trending information.

Enhancing LiDAR

Enhancing LiDAR with Depth Camera

Utilized ROS, depth cameras, computer vision techniques, and embedded systems to significantly enhance the navigation, object-detection, and obstacle-avoidance capabilities of a self-driven autonomous vehicle.

Snake Master

Snake Master

Used hand pose estimation to recreate the Snake Game, enabling the player to control the snake simply by pointing in the desired direction.

M-U-SIC

M-U-SIC

Designed an application that uses facial expression recognition to actively detect the user’s emotions and play music accordingly.

Recycling System

Recycling System

Developed an automated process for organizing materials in a recycling facility to improve efficiency and accuracy in the recycling process.

Level Up

Level Up

Created a computer vision and image-processing-based application that transforms exercise into a video game.

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