Blain Polishak

About Me

I'm a passionate aspiring engineer with experience in both software development and hardware electronics. With a background and passion founded in Computer Science and Engineering, I excel in problem solving with clean code, practical electronic designs, and innovative projects.

When I'm not coding or soldering, you can find me working out or playing games with friends. I'm constantly learning and exploring new technologies to expand my skillset.

Software Engineering Projects

Dynamic Media Brand Website

Custom, fully responsive, media website, developed and deployed for a local media brand. Hosted on cloudflare.

HTML CSS Asynchronous Javascript Github Website Hosting External Embeds

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SQL Inventory Managment Database Website

SQL inventory management system which enables efficient catalog and retrieval of personal items. Created to help me keep track of tools and materials.

PHP SQL CSS AJAX XAMPP

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Android Application Development

Java-based Android applications built in Android Studio, including BEDMAS calculator and password manager, with user authentication and multiple accounts

Java Android Studio Android Full Stack

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Hardware & Electronics Projects

Farnsworth Fusor Reactor

Demo fusion reactor with a custom high-voltage transformer and rectifier circuit which can sustain low levels of nuclear fusion.

HV Circuitry Soldering 3D Modelling and Printing Vacuum Chamber Design

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Vacuum Pump Wall Climbing Suit

Fully custom, vacuum-powered, wearable system for flat vertical wall climbing with real-time PSI monitoring and feedback.

Embedded C Vacuum Pad Design 3D Modeling and Printing Wearable Technology Design Vacuum Sensor and Motor Circuitry Soldering

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Sensory Amplification Shirt for the Visually Impaired

Wearable distance sensing and haptic feedback assistive device which conveys obstacle proximity and direction to visually impaired users

Embedded C Wearable Technology Design 3D Modelling and Printing MicroSoldering

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Custom Arcade Machine and Arcade Game

Custom built arcade cabinet running retro-pie and a custom designed arcade game, which can be played on the machine

Game Design Raspberry Pi Woodworking Wiring Schematics and Design

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Recycled Vape Battery Cell Power Bank

Custom designed and printed Power Bank (30,000 mAh), constructed from 35 recycled 1000mAh Vape "18350" cells and 2 custom soldered PCBs.

Recycling Soldering Wiring Battery Technology 3D Modelling and Printing PCB Microsoldering and Design

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Vex Tower Takeover

Led a VEX Robotics team that secured 1st place in the qualifying rounds and finished 6th overall at the BC VEX Robotics Provincials acting as a designer, builder, and the team's primary coder.

C++ Simple C Robot Coding Mechanical Robot Design Autonomous Code

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