Computer Science · UT Austin · Class of 2028

I like all things robotics.

I'm a Computer Science junior at UT Austin. My experience spans ROS 2, C/C++, Linux, Docker, and networking.

Portrait of Moneer Hijaz

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Robotics

I connect sensing and control through ROS 2, and integrate navigation, mapping, and simulation for testing.

  • ROS 2 · micro-ROS
  • Nav2 · SLAM
  • Gazebo · OpenCV
  • Python
  • Sensor integration · PID control

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Software

I build APIs, web interfaces, and stateful tools with persistent data, resumable workflows, and automated tests.

  • Python · Java · TypeScript
  • FastAPI · React
  • SQLite
  • API design · Server-sent events
  • pytest · Git

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Systems

I implement low-level software, from thread scheduling and synchronization to memory allocation, CPU pipelines, and caches.

  • C · C++ · Assembly
  • Concurrency · Synchronization
  • Memory management
  • Computer architecture
  • Linux · GDB

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Infrastructure

I deploy and maintain my applications with containers, reverse proxies, and explicit network boundaries.

  • Debian · Bash
  • Docker · Docker Compose
  • Nginx
  • Cloudflare
  • Networking · SSH
  1. 00

    2024

    First competition robotics team, programming an autonomous maze robot with PID line following and multi-sensor navigation.

  2. 01

    March 2025

    ECLAIR Makeathon 2025

    Lead Programmer · 1st place

    Lead Programmer for the only robot to finish the full course inside a 48-hour build window, using IR sensing and PID control.

  3. 02

    Aug to Dec 2025

    IEEE RAS Robotathon 2025

    Lead Programmer · 1st place · Most Creative Code

    Lead Programmer for a first-place autonomous robot, building its sensing and navigation pipeline across a cross-disciplinary team.

  4. 03

    Aug 2026 to Present

    Leading ROS 2 software for perception, localization, planning, and control on an autonomous ground vehicle.

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    Source currently private

02 / Infrastructure2025 to Present

Self-Hosted Infrastructure

A maintained Debian environment for containerized services, private administration, public routing, and repeatable deployment.

  • Debian
  • Docker Compose
  • Nginx
  • Cloudflare Tunnel
  • Networking
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Contact information

Based in Austin, Texas

Let’s talk.

Email works best, but feel free to reach out anywhere.

Phone
(469) 465-1537
Primary email
[email protected]
University email
[email protected]
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