Glenn Lopez | about me
Professional Background
I'm Glenn, an Engineering Technologist with experience in
Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Test Engineering, and Electronic Manufacturing.
I specialize in product design, prototyping, testing, and providing multidisciplinary solutions to fun and unique problems.
My technical skills are concentrated in software development, CAD modelling, fixture design, and embedded electronics.
Rotate your screenSelf-directed proficiencies
As a self-taught programmer, maintainer, and enthusiast of all things open-sourced, I also moonlight as an Embedded Systems Designer, cultivating my passion for programming and hardware design, while perfecting my craft in Software Development. Innovation and problem-solving drive my enthusiasm, pushing me to constantly learn new technologies and processes. I embrace curiosity, fearlessly exploring, adapting, and creating opportunities for growth, both for my peers and myself no matter the challenge.
This webpage is designed, hand-coded, maintained, and kept up-to-date by Glenn Lopez. If you have any inquiries with the webpage, send an email to .
Icebreakers | more about me
Software Development
Started with HTML, CSS, Javascript in 2005, branching out to Verilog, VHDL, C, C++, C#, and Python. Today, my favourite language is C# paired with .Net Framework.
Embedded Systems Design
Arduino was my first love, eventually branching out to MSP430, PSoC4, LPC, even getting into Xilinx and Altera CPLD's. These days, I mainly use ESP32 and STM32 microcontrollers for my projects.
3D Printers & the Maker movement
I built my first 3D Printer (RepRap Mendel) in 2010. From there my fascination with the "maker" movement grew. Today I own four FDM printers, one SLA printer, a 50-watt laser cutter, a CNC router, TIG welder, and a bench top lathe.
Private Pilot Training
My first solo flight happened on December 19th, 2006. From there my love for flight took off, getting into Aerospace Manufacturing, Aircraft Maintenance, Sky-diving, even getting certified as a drone operator.
Certified Drone Pilot
In Canada, I'm RPAS Certified under a Basic Operations rating, actively pursuing an Advanced Operation rating, a Flight reviewer rating, as well as a Part 107 certification in the United States.
Radio License
In 2006 I received my aeronautical restricted radio operator license. I'm currently pursuing a Ham radio license to augment my electronics knowledge and legally transmit my drone's VTX at power levels above 1 watt.
Circuits & PCB Design
In my early years, I would hand etch my PCB designs onto copper clad using an x-acto knife. Later, I started using my CNC router and Mach3 to programmatically etch my boards. These days, I use KiCad and Altium Designer with JLCPCB, OSHPark, or PCBWay to bring my ideas to life.
OpenAI & TensorFlow
In 2020, I used TensorFlow and python to train my first machine learning model to play Flappy Birds. These days I'm building myself towards being able to leverage machine learning at the device level (Embedded AI Systems).
Personality Type
As an INTP, I have a thirst for knowledge and a love of solving complex problems. I enjoy analyzing ideas and arguments, and often approach life with a logical, scientific perspective.
