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Matthew Gilbreath

Curious by default, driven by problems, always building something interesting.

About Me

Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering student at Queen's University, ranking in the top 1% of my year.

Currently working as an Electro Optical Engineering Intern at L3Harris Wescam in the aerospace defence industry.

Outside of engineering, I love cooking, comedy, and playing piano & drums.

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Skills

Optical Engineering Hardware Systems Software Systems SOLIDWORKS (CSWP) MATLAB 3D Printing System-Level Thinking Project Management Multidisciplinary Engineering Pragmatic Problem Solving Personable Curiosity-Driven Photography Carpentry Cooking Piano Drums Texas Hold’em

Projects

Dream Desk

Dream Desk

Custom L‑shaped desk with integrated tool storage and pegboard for organization.

Carpentry Design
Squirrel Feeder

Squirrel Feeder

A whimsical wooden feeder designed for backyard wildlife viewing and photography.

Carpentry Design
Poker Table

Poker Table

Handcrafted poker table built from scratch for weekly games with friends.

Carpentry Design
Queens University Rocket Team

Queens University Rocket Team

I developed a KNO3 ignitor for the Queen's Rocket Team, studying burn characteristics and ensuring reliable ignition for rocket motors.

Propulsion Testing
Recipe Database

Recipe Database

Developed a Notion‑based recipe database to streamline prep work and share recipes.

Software Systems Project Management
Garage Reno

Garage Reno

I designed and renovated our student house garage, building shelves and optimizing the workspace.

Renovation Design
40" Optical Collimator

40" Optical Collimator

Project details coming soon.

Optical Engineering
Laser Arming Panel

Laser Arming Panel

Project details coming soon.

Hardware Systems
Misc Robotics Projects

Misc Robotics Projects

Project details coming soon.

Multidisciplinary Engineering
PRF Infrared Flashlight

PRF Infrared Flashlight

Project details coming soon.

Optical Engineering

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