Portfolio 2026

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Maxwell McInnisBiomedical Engineer + Software Builder

I build at the intersection of biomedical engineering, software, and execution: from technical products, APIs, and automation systems to small-business operations tooling and practical coaching that helps people perform better in work and life.

LocationMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Mechanical CAD + Reverse Engineering2025

Reverse Engineering Sewing Machine

Health + Nutrition Software2026

BetterBMRCalculator

Ergonomic Product Design2024

GripSense RSI Prevention Mouse

Computer Vision + Applied ML2026

Copper Vision Mood Classifier

Mechanical Design + Product Prototyping2025

Kinder Egg Toy Launcher

Finite Element Analysis2025

FEA Barbell Bench Analysis

FinTech + Healthcare Analytics2026

Alan Fraud Detection Dashboard

Medical Imaging + Signal Processing2024

Image Quality & MTF Analysis

Medical Imaging + Scientific Computing2024

SPECT Image Reconstruction

Embedded Systems + Robotics2022

Autonomous Maze Vehicle

Personal Engineering Portfolio2026

Portfolio Website

Embedded Systems + Arduino2026

Food Storage Device

Biomedical Research + Conference2025

Research Conference Presentation

Biomechanics Signal Analysis2024

Force Plate FFT Analysis

Biomechanics Motion Analysis2024

VICON Jump Kinematics Analysis

EMG + Biomechanics Signal Processing2024

EMG Biceps Curl Analysis

Climbing Biomechanics + EMG2024

A3 Pulley Crimp Grip Analysis

Projects

Mechanical CAD + Reverse Engineering
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Reverse Engineering Sewing Machine

2025

Reverse engineering project where a broken sewing machine was disassembled, missing components were modeled, and a complete SolidWorks assembly was rebuilt to mechanically function.

Mechanical teardownMissing part reconstructionSolidWorks assembly
Health + Nutrition Software
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BetterBMRCalculator

2026

A live BMR and TDEE app that is publicly available for free, successfully crowdfunded, and actively used while a paid version is in development.

Calculation UXFeature designFront-end development
Ergonomic Product Design
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GripSense RSI Prevention Mouse

2024

Designed GripSense, a low-cost ergonomic mouse concept that prevents wrist and hand repetitive strain injuries using grip-force feedback and timed break reminders.

Ergonomic product designHuman-factor risk preventionDecision-matrix selection
Computer Vision + Applied ML
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Copper Vision Mood Classifier

2026

Python computer-vision project that detects Copper in-frame and predicts mood states from facial/body cues, then overlays live labels in the camera feed.

Dataset prep + labelingMood-state classificationInference overlay UI
Mechanical Design + Product Prototyping
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Kinder Egg Toy Launcher

2025

Designed a Kinder Egg toy concept that launches a toy soldier with parachute up to a 3-meter target while packing all parts inside the egg.

Toy mechanism conceptingCompact packaging designPrototype testing
Finite Element Analysis
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FEA Barbell Bench Analysis

2025

Finite element analysis project evaluating barbell loading on a bench rack, with boundary-condition-focused modeling and load-to-damage threshold prediction.

Boundary condition modelingStructural load analysisFEA interpretation
Wearable Biomechanics
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Foot Allign Capstone

2025

Capstone project focused on out-toeing correction using a wearable feedback device, combining hardware, signal processing, and real-time gait feedback.

Wearable device prototypingBiomechanics validationEmbedded sensing
FinTech + Healthcare Analytics
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Alan Fraud Detection Dashboard

2026

A full-stack fraud detection system for an insurance provider that scores optical care providers 0–100 using four independent detection rules and automatically routes claims to approval, manual review, or hold.

Fraud detection algorithmsFull-stack developmentData visualization
Game Development
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Asteroids

2025

A Python + Pygame recreation of the classic 1979 arcade game, built as part of the Boot.dev curriculum with full collision detection, asteroid splitting, and 60 FPS gameplay.

Game mechanicsObject-oriented designCollision detection
Web Development
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Lucky Twyn Rivers Variety

2024

A production Django website built for a local Pickering convenience store, containerized with Docker and served through an Nginx reverse proxy.

Web developmentContainerized deploymentSmall business site
Medical Imaging + Signal Processing
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Image Quality & MTF Analysis

2024

A Python analysis of spatial resolution and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) in medical imaging systems, evaluating how voxel size, filtering, and projection count affect image quality.

MTF analysisSpatial resolution assessmentMedical imaging evaluation
Medical Imaging + Scientific Computing
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SPECT Image Reconstruction

2024

A Python implementation of SPECT (Single Photon Emission CT) image reconstruction, applying attenuation correction and filtered back projection to reconstruct emission slices from raw projection profiles.

Image reconstructionAttenuation correctionNuclear medicine imaging
Embedded Systems + Robotics
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Autonomous Maze Vehicle

2022

An Arduino-powered autonomous vehicle that navigates mazes using three ultrasonic sensors, proportional wall-following control, and real-time obstacle avoidance — all on a resource-constrained microcontroller.

Embedded programmingSensor fusionAutonomous navigation
Web Game
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Connect Four

2024

A browser-based Connect Four game built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — two-player local multiplayer with win detection, draw detection, and full keyboard support.

Game logicDOM manipulationAccessibility
Personal Engineering Portfolio
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Portfolio Website

2026

A Next.js + React + Tailwind portfolio with static project pages and structured content controls.

Frontend architectureUI engineeringSEO routing
qPCR Workflow Automation
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qPCRLabAutomation

2026

A Python-based qPCR automation platform aimed at covering workflow steps and reducing operational overhead in small labs.

Workflow automationPrimer design pipeline integrationSequence analysis integration
Embedded Systems + Arduino
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Food Storage Device

2026

Arduino joystick-driven LCD menu system for browsing food storage categories with filtered analog input and reliable menu controls.

Embedded UI designJoystick input handlingSignal smoothing
Biomedical Research + Conference
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Research Conference Presentation

2025

Prepared and presented a biomedical engineering research project at a University of Guelph conference, covering methodology, results, and practical implications.

Research communicationTechnical presentation designData interpretation
Biomechanics Signal Analysis
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Force Plate FFT Analysis

2024

MATLAB analysis of force-plate data comparing shod and barefoot trials using GRF, center-of-pressure trends, loading rate estimation, and FFT frequency analysis.

Force-plate data processingMATLAB signal analysisFFT + PSD interpretation
Biomechanics Motion Analysis
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VICON Jump Kinematics Analysis

2024

VICON-based motion analysis of submaximal and maximal broad-jump trials, quantifying joint ROM, angular velocity, and knee adduction behavior at landing.

VICON kinematic processingJoint angle analysisLanding mechanics assessment
EMG + Biomechanics Signal Processing
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EMG Biceps Curl Analysis

2024

MATLAB-based EMG analysis of isometric and dynamic elbow contractions, comparing biceps and brachioradialis activation across load, angle, and movement phase.

EMG filtering + normalizationJoint-angle phase analysisDynamic rep segmentation
Climbing Biomechanics + EMG
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A3 Pulley Crimp Grip Analysis

2024

Biomechanics analysis of A3 pulley loading in ring vs middle finger during crimp-grip tasks using VICON, force-plate data, and FDP EMG processing.

Biomechanical force modelingEMG envelope processingMarker + force-plate integration

Services

Freelance services I currently offer.

I offer practical implementation support for individuals and small businesses, from product websites and APIs to operations tooling and coaching.

Freelance web developmentAPI developmentBusiness automationMarketing automationInventory system setup (small business)Life coachingGym coaching

Freelance Web + API Delivery

Design and build production-ready websites, dashboards, and APIs tailored to your workflow and business goals.

Business + Marketing Automation

Set up small-business workflow automation, marketing automation, and practical inventory tracking systems to reduce manual work and improve consistency.

Life + Gym Coaching

Provide structured support for training, consistency, and personal performance habits with practical weekly guidance.

About

Engineer, builder, and operator.

I build practical systems across biomedical engineering, software, and automation, with a focus on projects that ship, solve real problems, and stay maintainable.

Work includes full-stack products, APIs, internal business tooling, biomechanical analysis, and device-adjacent engineering.

Resume

Experience, skills, and full resume view.

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Resume Documents

Biomedical software engineer with experience across device-facing systems, internal engineering platforms, workflow automation, and applied research in biomechanics and biosensing.

  • Designed and commercialized accessory hardware, and built supporting software systems for engineering and operations.
  • Built internal tools spanning ERP, CRM, qPCR design automation, and lab workflow data handling.
  • Contributed to peer-reviewed biomedical research and conference-level publications.
Biomedical softwarePythonNode.jsReactNext.jsFastAPIREST APIsSQLPostgreSQLPower BIqPCR workflowsLab automationEmbedded systems
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Work experience

Biomedical Software Engineer & Operations ManagerKraken Sense
Oakville, CanadaNov 2025 - Current

Leading product lifecycle coordination across hardware, chemistry, and software, while designing and commercializing device hardware and core digital infrastructure.

  • Designed and commercialized accessory hardware including CAD, fluidics systems, metallic pumps, and sensor integration for manufacturing planning and device cost modeling.
  • Built internal engineering software including ERP, AI-automated CRM, and qPCR primer design automation with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs, and cloud deployment.
  • Developed full-stack internal tooling with Node.js, React, Next.js, and SQL supporting engineering, lab, production, and data workflows.
Engineering AdministratorWalinga Inc
Guelph, CanadaJul 2025 - Nov 2025

Supported engineering operations, R&D coordination, workflow automation, and SR&ED technical documentation.

  • Streamlined reporting and collaboration workflows to reduce internal delays.
  • Built automated planning/reporting systems with MariaDB, SQL data models, and Power BI dashboards.
  • Converted manual planning processes into near real-time KPI-driven workflows.
Research EngineerUniversity of Guelph
Guelph, CanadaJan 2024 - Apr 2025

Conducted biomedical engineering research across biomechanics, wearable sensing systems, bioinstrumentation, and sustainable biomaterials.

  • Designed and validated wearable sensor systems and gait-correction monitoring with ESP32 microcontrollers, IMUs, and vibration feedback.
  • Developed sensor fusion and calibration algorithms for real-time biomechanical monitoring and feedback control.
  • Contributed to peer-reviewed publications and technical reporting, including publication output tied to pubmed record 40347002.
BookkeeperConcorde Accounting and Tax Inc.
Guelph, CanadaMay 2024 - Aug 2024

Supported tax-season processing, documentation verification, and administrative workflows in a high-volume accounting environment.

  • Processed tax documentation for 100+ clients with compliance and accuracy.
  • Maintained confidential financial records and supporting documentation systems.
  • Coordinated client communication and internal workflow timelines.
Municipal Student LandscaperCity of Pickering
Pickering, CanadaMay 2022 - Aug 2023

Maintained municipal parks and public infrastructure with field operations teams under safety and quality standards.

  • Supported scheduled maintenance across multiple public sites.
  • Maintained safety-first execution while meeting service timelines.
  • Worked across field crews to deliver reliable day-to-day operations.
Food Service WorkerMcDonald's
Scarborough, CanadaOct 2018 - Jul 2021

Supported high-volume customer service and multi-station restaurant operations.

  • Maintained food safety and quality control standards under peak demand.
  • Supported front counter, kitchen, and drive-thru operations.
  • Contributed to team coordination and service consistency.

Education

Academic background and credentials.

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Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of GuelphAug 2021 - Jul 2025

Biomedical engineering training covering biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, medical device design, robotics, signal processing, and embedded sensing systems.

Address

50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada

Final grade

A

EQF level

EQF level 6

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