Hey, I'm

Jaythan Dao.

A student, maker, and innovator.

Who am I?

I'm Jaythan Dao, a UC Berkeley EECS student from the Bay Area. Passionate about engineering and committed to making a lasting impact, I create STEM projects with the goal of using technology to benefit those around me.

Education

Experience

Skills

  • Languages
    Python, Java, RISC-V, C, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Bench Tools
    Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Waveform Generator, Power Supply
  • Other
    PCB Design, Embedded Programming, Arduino, MS Suite, 3D Printing, Woodworking
  • Summer 2024: UL Solutions
    Intern - Wireless Testing
  • Fall 2023 - Present: UC Berkeley IEEE
    Class Director - Intro to Electronics & Robotics (DeCal, EE198)
  • Summer 2022: Cisco
    Extern
  • '26: University of California, Berkeley
    Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • CS Courses
  • Intro to Computer Architecture (CS61C)
  • Data Structures (CS61B)
  • Structure of Computer Programs (CS61A)
  • EE Courses
  • Designing Information Devices and Systems II (EECS 16B)
  • Designing Information Devices and Systems I (EECS 16A)

    • Other: Physics for Engineers, Multivariable Calculus

Made with love.

         (my projects)         

Website

Portfolio created with HTML, CSS, JS

  • Coded, designed, and developed by myself.
  • Created and implemented custom animations.
  • Included hidden "easter eggs" for a unique feel.

    • F.E.R.N.

    LoRaWan + IoT fire alert relay network

  • Electronic sensor box detecting fallen utility poles.
  • Created a LoRaWan gateway to transmit cloud alerts.
  • Used MKRWAN 1310, MKR shield soldered breadboard, 6 axis accelerometer and CO2 sensor.
  • Evaluated to IP67 rating; tested efficacy > 1000x.
    • Slides Demo Video

    ConveniMeterReader

    Arduino IoT smart water meter reader

  • Wirelessly tracks water usage data in real-time.
  • Photographs meter face, compresses image, transmits through SMS to the cloud where data is processed.
  • Used MKRGSM, custom-designed PCB, 12MP cam.
  • IP67 rated; 12yr battery life; tested efficacy 2,800x.
    • 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

    5th Place, Calif. Science & Engineering Fair

    1st Place, Synopsys County Science Fair

    1st Place $150, Valley Water Awards HS

    $50, US Navy/Marines medal & certificate

    Certificate of Achievement, Ricoh USA, Inc

    Letter, Environment Protection Agency

    Slides Demo Video

    GeckoHands

    Vacuum suction lifting assistance device

  • Mobile way to assist & improve grip when lifting items.
  • Suction attaches to sides of items: capacity of ~60lbs.
  • Light/portable enough to use quickly, can handle many everyday shipping containers or other types of packages.
  • Electrical pump provides constant suction; no leakage
    • 🏆🏆

    Qualified, Calif. Science & Engineering Fair

    1st Place, Synopsys County Science Fair
    Slides Demo Video

    Let's connect.

    - jaythan.dao@berkeley.edu