Seif Shams Software · Robotics · Automation
Based in Chemnitz, Germany

SeifShams

Software · Robotics · Automation · AI Engineer

Mechatronics, software, robotics, and automation engineer specializing in ROS2, real-time simulation, autonomous systems, computer vision, and embedded systems. Currently building full-stack digital twin platforms for industrial robot workcells at Fraunhofer IWU while pursuing an M.Sc. in Embedded Systems at TU Chemnitz.

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Current Position
Fraunhofer IWU
Research Assistant · Software & Robotics Engineer
Software
Full-Stack
React · Three.js · Node.js
Robotics
Automation & AI
ROS2 · SLAM · Computer Vision · Control
Education
M.Sc. Embedded Systems
TU Chemnitz · In Progress
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Education

Oct 2024 — Present
TU Chemnitz
Chemnitz, Germany
Master of Science — Embedded Systems
In Progress

Focusing on embedded software, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration. Parallel to research position at Fraunhofer IWU.

Oct 2023 — Jan 2024
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
Bachelor's Thesis — High Precision SLAM in Logistic Environments
Thesis Host
  • Achieved 7 mm localization accuracy using AMCL, EKF, and Cartographer SLAM techniques.
  • Developed a React-based web interface for real-time robot control and system monitoring.
  • Enhanced user interaction through innovative visualization tools and interactive map rendering.
Sep 2020 — Jul 2024
German International University
Giza, Egypt
Bachelor of Engineering — Robotics and Automation

Degree-awarding university for the B.Eng. certificate.

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Experience

Mar 2025 — Present
Fraunhofer IWU
Chemnitz, Germany
Research Assistant (HiWi) · Software & Robotics Engineer
  • Built a React/Three.js + Node.js digital twin and safety simulation platform for industrial robot workcells.
  • Implemented JWT-based user authentication, admin/normal access roles, and multi-project simulation management.
  • Developed robot control and simulation panels for joint control, TCP tooling, IK solver interaction, trajectory recording/playback.
  • Built an environment editor with mouse-driven gizmo controls for workcell object placement and scene composition.
  • Architected event-driven simulation layer with isolated React contexts, EventBus messaging, and robust URDF/mesh ingestion.
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Feb 2024 — Sep 2024
TU Munich
Munich, Germany
Research & Development Internship
  • Migrated the tugger train project from ROS1 to ROS2, improving hardware compatibility and reducing system latency.
  • Developed a vision-based localization system using Azure Kinect and OpenCV, achieving 10 mm docking accuracy.
  • Redesigned the robot's web control interface, delivering a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.
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Aug 2022 — Oct 2022
Simply Smart IOT Solutions
Giza, Egypt
Embedded Software Internship
  • Developed an automated water management system for a fish farm, monitoring water cleanliness, temperature, and pH stability.
  • Integrated custom sensors and actuators to maintain 22-28°C and pH 6.5-8.5 for aquatic health.
  • Contributed to embedded control logic and system integration for a tailored IoT automation solution.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver a practical system reducing manual monitoring effort.
Jan 2026 — Present
Personal Brand
Online
Automotive Content Creator
  • Started and grew an automotive personal brand in January 2026, reaching 8K+ combined followers.
  • Completed focused courses in marketing, storytelling, and public speaking for improved on-screen delivery.
  • Generated 1M+ views on a single video through topic research, narrative structure, and platform-specific editing.
  • Managed the full content workflow from research, scripting, filming, and editing to publishing and audience engagement.
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Skills

Languages
PythonC++C JavaScriptJavaHTML/CSS JSON
Robotics & Autonomy
ROS2ROS1SLAM AMCLCartographerMoveIt EKF / UKFPIDNav2 Trajectory PlanningSensor Fusion Reinforcement LearningFuzzy Logic Control
Web & Simulation
ReactThree.js Node.jsGazeboURDF Digital TwinsKinematics Collision DetectionAPI Clients
Embedded & Hardware
AVR / ARMI²C SPIUARTNetworking Linux Kernel
Computer Vision
OpenCVAzure Kinect Stereo CameraDepth Estimation Image AnalysisObstacle Tracking
ML & Tools
RL (TD3)Kalman Filtering MATLAB/SimulinkSolidWorks GitUbuntu/Linux
Automation & AI
AutomationReal-Time Simulation Control SystemsRobot Safety Digital TwinsSystem Integration
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingTeam Collaboration Project ManagementCritical Thinking CommunicationTime Management
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Projects

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Showroom
Self-Founded · Expo React Native · Node.js
Full-stack Egyptian car marketplace and community app I founded and built end to end, combining listings, seller tools, recommendations, payments, car news, and realtime games.
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02
UR5e Pick & Place
ROS Noetic · MoveIt · Gazebo
Stereo camera pipeline for depth estimation and object localization, achieving sub-centimeter pick accuracy in simulation with closed-loop MoveIt arm control.
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03
Autonomous Intersection
TD3 · Turtlebot3 · MATLAB
Multi-agent coordination for two Turtlebot3 robots using TD3 reinforcement learning. Robots negotiated intersection priority without collisions across 50+ test episodes.
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Autonomous Golf Cart
ROS2 · LiDAR · GPS · Cartographer
Outdoor autonomous navigation using Cartographer SLAM, EKF sensor fusion (VLP-16 LiDAR + GPS), and a Telegram-based destination API with satellite map integration.
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Custom ROS2 Mobile Robot
Freelance · Jetson Nano · ROS2 · LiDAR
Self-employed robotics project: designed and built a mobile robot with LiDAR navigation, touch and whistle control, custom PCB design, and six-hour battery operation.
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Building Robotic Arm
SolidWorks · 3D Printing · MATLAB
Team project to design and 3D print a robotic arm, using servo motor datasheets for mechanical dimensions and MATLAB/Simulink for inverse kinematics and trajectory generation.
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