Benjamin Michael Beaudet
Software & Mechanical Engineer
Columbus, OH / New York, NY
Professional Experience
Fullstack Software Engineer
@DigiYo
Contract · Nov 2025 - Present
- Rebuilt the codebase as a Convex-powered monorepo, shipped the app to Apple/Google Stores, and built a CI/CD pipeline spanning Linear, GitHub Actions, Convex, Vercel, and EAS with QR-preview testing
- Overhauled core user flows and app layout, including frictionless invites for new users and a TikTok-style Feed
Firmware Engineer
@BATS-TOI
Contract · Nov 2025 - Present
- Designed firmware architecture and BLE/Wi-Fi communication protocols for real-time sensor streaming from smart footwear and headgear devices to companion mobile apps
- Consulted with CMs on hardware specs and production; integrated ±1cm-accurate customer sizing tool
Software Engineer
@Fractal Tech
Brooklyn, NY · Jun - Aug 2025
- Built and deployed 20 full-stack apps, including an AI-powered smart mirror, interactive mobile puzzle game, image analysis and algorithm visualization tool, and riddlemaster-themed AI chatbot
- Ripped 933 GitHub commits and 239 PRs with 800+ hours of hands-on-keys in 12 weeks
Firmware Engineer
@Cerelog
Brooklyn, NY · Jun - Jul 2025
- Implemented serial handshake protocol, Brainflow SDK integration, runtime-configurable board parameters, and O(n) ring buffer algorithm for robust and reliable EEG data transmission using an ESP32 and ADS1299 ADC
Design Engineer
@Progress Rail (Caterpillar)
Cleveland, OH · Sep 2023 - Mar 2025
- Fulfilled 300+ sales orders for 75 global agencies, resulting in $3.5M in revenue
- Created 400+ special trackwork drawings and BOMs and developed 7,500+ lines of CAD automation programs saving 3,000+ annual engineering hours
Product Engineer
@Lazurite
Cleveland, OH · Apr 2022 - Jun 2023
- Developed 10 portable kits for surgical device demos with an inventory of 150+ mechanical components
- Quantified cost savings with a cost-per-case analysis and oversaw manufacturing of first 10 production units
Technical Skills
Languages:
TypeScript/JavaScript
Python
C/C++
VBA
iLogic
MATLAB
Fullstack:
Convex
React + Native
Expo
Better Auth
Next.js
Express
SQL
Supabase
AI:
OpenAI API
Anthropic API
Amp (Sourcegraph)
Cursor
Claude Code
OpenClaw
Runway
Infra:
Vercel / AI SDK
Cloudflare
AWS
GitHub Actions
Firebase
Resend
Hardware & CAD:
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
SPI/I2C
Inventor
Fusion
SolidWorks
AutoCAD 2D
Education
Master of Science
· Innovation & EntrepreneurshipJohn Carroll University · 2020-2021 · GPA: 3.52
Bachelor of Science
· Mechanical EngineeringMathematics Minor · Cum Laude
Miami University · 2016-2020 · GPA: 3.68
Summer 2019 Capstone Project in London, UK
Ask me about…
- building a smart mirror in 10 days
- my mobile app for theatre enthusiasts
- mirror therapy and medical devices
- modeling aircraft wing instability
- solving diabolical Sudoku puzzles