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👋 Hello World — I'm
Sukhmeet
Singh Hora, EIT
Full-Stack Development
AWS & Azure
IoT & Embedded
AI & Automation
Full-Stack Development
Amazon Web Services · Azure
Embedded Software Programming
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Internet of Things (IoT)
VBA · Automation · Office Scripts · Power Platform
MQTT · TCP/IP · Modbus
C · C++ · Python · JavaScript
01 — About Me
Engineering at the
intersection of things
3+
Yrs Industry Exp.
8+
Projects Built
5
Certifications
🏆
Co-op Runner-Up
Proactive Computer Engineer from the University of Manitoba (BSc, May 2025) with hands-on experience spanning full-stack development, industrial automation, embedded systems, and cloud integrations.
At Indus Automation, I spearhead custom software solutions: real-time dashboards with React + Node.js + Microsoft Graph API, an IoT app interfacing Siemens PLCs via AWS IoT Core & MQTT, and automated PDF/report generation. At New Flyer, I automated capacity planning and budget forecasting with VBA, Power BI, and SharePoint.
Passionate about building scalable, secure, data-driven systems. Recognized as Runner-Up for Co-op/IIP Student of the Year by the Faculty of Engineering.
⚡ Currently Active
Software Developer / IT Support — Indus Automation
BSc Computer Engineering — University of Manitoba (Graduated May 2025)
02 — Top Skills
Technical Arsenal
🖥️ Software & Development
Full-Stack Development
React · Node.js · Express · MongoDB · MERN Stack
Artificial Intelligence
ML models · Hazard detection · Data-driven systems
Python & Scripting
Python · Automation scripts · Data processing pipelines
Databases & SQL
SQL · MongoDB · SharePoint · WinCC OLE DB · Data management
☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services
AWS IoT Core · Cloud architecture · Telemetry pipelines
Microsoft Azure
Azure AD (Entra ID) · MSAL · Microsoft Graph API
Power Platform
Power BI · Power Apps · Power Automate · SharePoint
⚙️ Engineering & Automation
Embedded Systems
C/C++ · STM32 · ESP32 · PLC S7-1200/1500 · TIA Portal
Internet of Things
MQTT · AWS IoT · Node-RED · IoT2050 · BLE · Wi-Fi
VBA & Automation
Excel VBA · Macros · Office Scripts · Batch Scripting
Industrial Automation
PLC Programming · SCADA · AutoCAD Electrical · ACADE
03 — Education & Certs
Learning & Credentials
BSc in Computer Engineering
University of Manitoba
Co-op/IIP Program · Graduated May 2025
Specialized in embedded systems, IoT architectures, software engineering, and industrial automation through both coursework and industry co-ops.
🏆 Runner-Up: Co-op/IIP Student of the Year — Faculty of Engineering
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5 Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials
in Full Stack, UX, PM & more
in Full Stack, UX, PM & more
📜 Licenses & Certifications
Full-Stack JS Development
MongoDB, Node & React
MongoDB, Node & React
LinkedIn Learning · 2025
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Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Google / Coursera · 2024
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Tech Stewardship Practice Program (TSPP)
Tech Stewardship · 2023
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Project Management Foundations
LinkedIn Learning · 2024
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Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning · 2024
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04 — Work Experience
Professional Journey
🏭 Indus Automation
Software Developer / IT Support
May 2025 – Present · Full-Time · Winnipeg, MB
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Leading development & maintenance of a custom project management application with feature upgrades, performance optimization, and backend data handling.
Developed a custom tool to automate creation of Merged PDFs, Table of Contents with internal hyperlinks, bookmarks, and optimized cut sheet generation for engineering submittals.
Building a custom OPC Server + SQL Server application using WinCC OLEDB Provider to automate report generation by querying PLC tags and alarm histories.
Architected secure real-time dashboards with React–Node.js–Express, integrating Microsoft Graph API, Power Automate, Office Scripts, and Azure AD (MSAL) for role-based access control.
Enhancing and maintaining an IoT smartphone app for remote PLC panel monitoring & control via MQTT protocols with secure fleet-provisioned authentication.
Supporting migration of legacy infrastructure to cloud-based servers — handling system architecture planning, deployment automation, and internal IT support.
Developed a custom Power Apps form submission system integrating SharePoint, Power Automate, and automated email workflows.
🚌 New Flyer
Engineering Student Project Coordinator
May 2024 – Aug 2024 · 4 mos · Co-op · On-Site · Winnipeg, MB
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Project Coordinator Co-op Student in the New Product Development Department, supporting cross-functional engineering initiatives for electric bus platforms.
Participated in project management process improvements by creating, reviewing, and updating templates and processes to enhance team efficiency.
Developed an automated capacity planning and post-mortem template with project tracking, weekly hours burn-down analysis, and dynamic charts — integrated with SharePoint to enhance efficiency and strategic planning.
Engineered an automated Bill of Materials (BoM) system managing part installations, updates, and automated notifications — improving part tracking accuracy and batch tasking for design support and testing commissioning.
Led projects with a focus on scope definition, risk management, progress tracking, change management, and budget adherence throughout all project phases.
Ensured project completion including design reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis), and hazard analyses for safety-critical systems.
Prepared and presented technical and financial reports on project status, including SR&ED and funded project reports for executive stakeholders.
Facilitated effective communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, and manufacturing groups.
Studied hardware and software fundamentals: data communication, number systems, CAN protocol, J1939, and CAN FD for advanced electric vehicle networks.
🏭 Indus Automation
Engineering Aide
Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · Contract Part-Time · Winnipeg, MB
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Continued building and refining custom macros, automation tools, and workflows in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Excel established during prior co-op terms.
Applied Agile Software Development methodologies to iteratively improve internal tooling and project management processes.
Supported engineering team deliverables including Parts Sheet Submittals, PTI Manuals, and documentation tasks alongside ongoing software improvements.
🏭 Indus Automation
Engineering Intern — IoT & Software
May 2023 – Dec 2023 · Co-op · On-Site · Winnipeg, MB
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Designed and implemented a cross-platform smartphone application to remotely interface with, control setpoints, and manage outputs of Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs using AWS IoT Core and MQTT. The PLC is programmed to publish messages and subscribe to topics via AWS IoT Broker.
Implemented an additional pipeline using SIMATIC IoT2050 with built-in Node-RED to create fully automated data flows between the PLC and cloud.
Revolutionized pump and lift station management: seamless remote control, real-time monitoring, and robust security through AWS integration — empowering operators to oversee multiple stations with instant responsiveness.
User Authentication & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) — secure multi-tier access for operators, admins, and viewers.
Real-Time Updates — dynamic, responsive UI with live telemetry data streaming from the field.
Multiple Station Management — remote monitoring and control of pumps, reservoir levels, effluent/influent flows and pressures, start/stop setpoints, alarms, and heartbeat signals.
Secure Connection — fleet provisioning by claim with seamless, encrypted PLC-to-cloud communication over MQTT.
Alerts — push notifications, email, and SMS alerts for critical events and alarms.
Logging — persistent storage of timestamped IoT messages for audit trails and diagnostics.
Trends — graphical charts with timestamps for analog sensor values enabling data-driven operations decisions.
Backend — user/content management, analytics endpoints, and API layer supporting the mobile front-end.
Developed an integrated automated project management template in Excel, synchronized with Outlook Events, to monitor purchase order deadlines across departments — featuring seamless entry management, status-based conditional formatting, and secure cell locking.
🏭 Indus Automation
Development Aide
Sep 2022 – May 2023 · Contract Part-Time · Winnipeg, MB
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Improved upon previously built custom macros and automation tools in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Excel — enhancing reliability, speed, and maintainability.
Generated Parts Sheet Submittals and PTI Manuals as part of ongoing engineering documentation workflows.
Researched ZOHO CRM to evaluate its suitability for managing orders, sales inquiries, leads, and quotations — comparing integration capabilities against QuickBooks and making a formal recommendation to management.
🏭 Indus Automation
Engineering Intern — Automation & ACADE
May 2022 – Sep 2022 · Co-op · Winnipeg, MB
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Streamlined and formatted an Excel automation take-off sheet to allow automatic import of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) input/output descriptions into AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE).
Learned existing Excel macro templates and modified them to improve performance — leveraging built-in functions, tables, pivot tables, and VBA macros to build a project management sheet, time tracking, and service record template.
Programmed and created executable .bat files to automate routine Windows tasks and batch processes.
Created ACADE Assembly Codes to streamline insertion of multi-catalogue components across panel drawings.
Determined feasibility of and executed company-standard wire numbering requirements within ACADE.
Evaluated and implemented (via AutoCAD AutoLISP) several ACADE automation features: automatic ladder reference tagging, multi-catalogue terminal block rating display, equipment tag linking between panel layout and schematic, project-wide component attribute show/hide, and freezing all LOC layers.
Researched the feasibility of a customer-facing app for PLC panel remote control — authored a formal written report comparing Siemens MindSphere (Mendix) vs. Amazon IIoT (Express Link), which directly led to the IoT app project in the next co-op term.
🏛️ Government of Manitoba
Student Web Developer / Analyst
Jan 2022 – May 2022 · Permanent Part-Time · Winnipeg, MB
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STEP student at Manitoba Municipal Relations – Information Systems Branch, working on internal and external government web infrastructure.
Designed, developed, published, and maintained SharePoint Publishing Sites (MR internal/external websites) based on evolving business requirements and subject matter expert feedback.
Updated and maintained SharePoint collaboration sites — creating and testing web and collaboration tools, configurations, and page layouts.
Formatted and organized web content; created visuals/graphics, page layouts, site structure, and navigation for the Municipal Relations network — updated in a timely and accurate manner.
Performed operational processes including running SQL extracts, reviewing data, supervising batch jobs, and supporting operational staff day-to-day.
Created comprehensive documentation including user guides and system manuals for internal applications.
Wrote and executed test scripts and flowcharts for custom FDM (Flexible Document Management) applications to verify system behaviour and edge cases.
Scheduled and delivered training sessions with end-users to onboard them onto new SharePoint tools and workflows.
Assisted developers and business analysts with assigned tasks; attended team meetings via Microsoft Teams to collaborate with team members and the lead developer.
Responded promptly to emails from customers and stakeholders; maintained smooth communication between team members throughout all project phases.
05 — Projects
Things I've Built
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AWS IoTMQTTPLC
PLC IoT Remote App
Cross-platform smartphone app for real-time remote monitoring and control of Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs via AWS IoT Core and MQTT protocols.
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BLE/Wi-FiAWSML
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MERNDockerCI/CD
CareerSphere — Full Stack Platform
MERN-stack career platform connecting job seekers and employers with AI-driven recommendations, custom quizzes, and role-based access control.
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ESP-NOWADCEmbedded
Broom Buddy
Embedded control system for deaf curlers — handheld controller + broom-mounted LED ring using ESP-NOW wireless communication.
🛍️
HTML/CSS/JSE-Commerce
Urban Tech App
User-friendly online store with cart, checkout, account management, and product recommendations.
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SQLDatabaseCLI
MusicOSet DB
Relational database system for albums, artists, and songs with a CLI for full database access and management.
06 — Resume
Full Resume
Sukhmeet Singh Hora, EIT
Computer Engineer with hands-on experience in full-stack development, industrial automation, embedded systems, cloud integrations, and enterprise IT. Graduated University of Manitoba, May 2025.
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