Engineering Student • Hardware Innovator • Maker

Resume

Adam Drihany

Ann Arbor, MI
adrihany@umich.edu • LinkedInPortfolio

Education

  • University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

    Bachelor of Science in Engineering, majoring in Electrical Engineering
    Honors: Living ArtsEngine Program, UROP Research Candidate
    Relevant Coursework: ENGR 100.210 (Interdisciplinary Game Design)

    Ann Arbor, MI
    2025 – 2029 (expected)
  • Oxford University, St. Hughs College (Oxford Royale)

    Engineering & Technology Summer Program
    Earned an A* (90/100), ranking in the top 5% of 4,000 students
    Focus: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering

    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Jul – Aug 2023
  • Groupe Scolaire La Résidence

    Graduated with the French General Baccalauréat, High Honours
    Focus: Expert Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
    Achievement: Special Jury Recognition, National Math Olympiad (Top 1% nationally)

    Casablanca, Morocco
    2012 – 2025

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
    XPEN
    Casablanca, Morocco • 2022 – Present

    • Developed an AI-powered smart pen enabling handwriting mimicry & real-time summaries; integrated Python, Flask, and Buildroot OS.
    • Secured a $50K investment offer; initiated patent process and delivered investor-ready prototype.

  • Lead Undergraduate Researcher
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, MI • Sep 2025 – Present

    • Leading the design and fabrication of a hybrid fixed-wing UAV for radiation-mapping research.
    • Overseeing CAD/FEA, additive manufacturing, and avionics integration toward a flight-ready prototype and publication-oriented research.

  • Development Intern
    IPRC (An HPS Company)
    Casablanca, Morocco • Jul - Aug 2024

    • Designed an AI chatbot to support 200K+ ATM users, reducing service traffic by 50%.
    • Built a responsive UI using Flask and React Native, integrating OpenAI APIs for intelligent responses.

  • Engineering Intern (Shadowing)
    Oracle
    Casablanca, Morocco • December 2025

    • Participated in engineering shadowing across multiple teams, observing technical workflows, system ownership, and large-scale enterprise operations.
    • Engaged to discussions on organizational processes, decision-making flows, and cross-team coordination within a complex engineering environment.

  • AI Seminar Speaker
    Mobiblanc
    Casablanca, Morocco • Feb 2023

    • Delivered an interactive seminar introducing over 50 youth to AI concepts.
    • Achieved a 79% improvement in participant performance based on pre- and post-session assessments.

  • Development Intern
    Payment Center for Africa (PCA)
    Casablanca, Morocco • Feb 2022

    • Built an MVP news app with React and Node.js, implementing a custom recommendation algorithm and intuitive UI
    • Significantly improved user awareness of industry trends during pilot testing.

Projects

  • Custom Watercooled Computers

    • Designed a multi-radiator liquid cooling loop (3×360mm + D5 pump), improving thermal efficiency by 55°F.
    • Enabled a 17% performance boost through stable overclocking and reduced noise by 10 dB via optimized airflow and loop design.

    2021 – 2025
  • Drone Systems Optimization

    • Modeled aerodynamic shield and twin-fin system in CAD to raise AOA from 22° to 40°.
    • Increased simulated top speed from 34 to 49 mph and enhanced thermal dissipation.

    2021 – 2025
  • SecureP2P

    • Built a decentralized P2P platform with AES-256 + RSA encryption, ensuring zero third-party exposure.
    • Delivered low-latency QHD video streams and modular multi-connection architecture.

    Feb – Mar 2024
  • Idasen Desk Controller

    • Engineered a BLE-based control system for IKEA Idasen desks; achieved ±0.008 in precision and under 10W idle power.
    • Implemented a WebSocket real-time status updates and systemd auto-boot for kiosk mode.

    Jul 2025

Activities & Volunteering

  • Leo Club International – Video Content Manager

    Produced media for charity campaigns, helping raise $20K and support meal distribution for 900 families.

    May 2022 – Jan 2024
  • BDJR – Chief Video Editor

    Led a 15-member journalism district; directed video production for 40 projects; trained members; increased audience reach by 8.75x via data-driven strategy.

    Sep 2023 – Jul 2024
  • Association Casa Chabab – Ramadan Distribution Coordinator

    Organized Ramadan food distribution, providing meals for 90 families, and coordinated volunteer operations.

    Apr 2023
  • Debate Team – Groupe Scolaire la Résidence

    Won 2nd place in regional debate tournament; recognized for strong rebuttal strategies and evidence-based arguments.

    Feb 2024

Additional

  • Programming & Frameworks

    Python, JavaScript, C/Assembler, Flask, React Native, WebRTC, Buildroot

  • Hardware & Embedded Systems

    Raspberry Pi, BLE Protocols, GPIO Integration, Circuit Prototyping

  • Design & Simulation

    CAD (Fusion 360), 3D Printing, Thermodynamic & Aerodynamic Modeling

  • Security & Networking

    AES-256/RSA Encryption, P2P Architectures, WebSocket Communication

  • Tools & Platforms

    Git, Linux Environments, Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, XD)

  • Languages

    English (Fluent, C1/C2), French (Native), Arabic (Native), Spanish (Intermediate, A2/B1)

Selected Projects

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XPEN — Smart Writing Device

Embedded • Mechatronics • Edge AI

Handwriting-mimicking pen on a custom Linux stack that captures lectures (video/audio/images), summarizes with AI, and reproduces notes/signatures with pressure-aware motion control.

20+ prototypes Auto-calibration Privacy-first

Atlas Falcon — Hybrid VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV

Aerospace • Embedded • Additive Manufacturing

Lightweight delta-wing VTOL platform for extended-range radiation mapping, combining vertical lift with efficient wing-borne cruise; additively manufactured airframe with modular avionics/payload bay and passive cooling for field reliability.

~2.1 kg class VTOL → cruise transition Replication-ready

Custom Liquid-Cooled Computers

Thermals • Acoustics • System Design

Engineered multi-radiator loops that cut core temps by 13 °C, reduced noise by 10 dB, and enabled +17% stable overclocks vs AIOs.

Up to 1400 W Tri-radiator Serviceable design

Idasen Desk Controller

BLE • WebSocket • Touch UI

Local Raspberry Pi touchscreen app that drives the IKEA Idasen over BLE with real-time height streaming, robust connection states, and kiosk boot.

LAN-only Systemd kiosk Live telemetry

DJI Mini 2 Aerodynamic Optimization

Aero • Simulation • Materials

Simulation-driven aero kit (dome, shield, twin fins) that raised effective AOA 22° → 40° and modeled top-speed gains from 57 km/h to 62–80 km/h in controlled scenarios.

AOA 40° Shielded intake CFD-guided

Secure P2P File Transfer Platform

P2P • Cryptography • Distributed Systems

Developed a peer-to-peer (P2P) secure file transfer solution emphasizing end-to-end encryption, low-latency communication, and privacy-first architecture. Eliminates centralized servers, reduces attack surfaces, and improves resilience.

AES-256 + RSA WebRTC DataChannels Node.js Signaling

About me

Hi! I’m Adam, a problem-solver at heart. I live for a challenge, and solving them is what I do best. Passion drives me because I believe in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. Some might call that resilience, but to me, it’s a refusal to simply exist. That’s why I’m driven, practical, and always ready to take on challenges head-on.

As simple as it sounds, we’ve only got two hands, and we can’t fix everything ourselves. But technology gives us leverage. It lets us create tools that solve problems at scale. And whether those tools have a positive or negative impact depends on how we design and use them. I’m not here to waste time solving problems that are already solved, and I’m definitely not here to create distractions. I’m here to contribute and innovate within the world of electronics.

My ambitions are clear: I’m focused on semiconductors, robotics, intelligent systems, and sustainability. I want to be at the forefront of advancing technology by improving system performance, optimizing energy use, and leveraging data-driven innovation. My focus is practical and industry-oriented: I’m driven to contribute to scalable solutions in robotics, AI-integrated hardware, and data-intensive systems.