Electrical/Computer Engineer

Ibrahima Balde

Hi, I'm Ibrahima Balde, an electrical engineer with a strong curiosity for both technical systems and the world beyond them. I enjoy photography, soccer, and running, and I'm deeply interested in questions of morality, philosophy, and the sciences—from mathematics and physics to history and geography. My goal is to become someone who learns from everything and everyone around me.

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Education

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering

Experience

Validation Engineer Intern

Texas Instruments Dallas, TX
May 2024 – August 2024
  • Developed and automated test frameworks using LabVIEW and TestStand for communication signal timing validation (SPI, UART, I2C, proprietary protocols)
  • Executed signal integrity testing using oscilloscopes and arbitrary waveform generators, capturing timing data and manipulating signals
  • Performed circuit-level updates and modifications using Altium Designer, documenting changes to parametric boards
  • Collaborated with systems and design teams to gather technical requirements and translate them into test specifications
  • Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation for communication protocol validation

Validation Engineer Intern

Texas Instruments Dallas, TX
May 2023 – August 2023
  • Utilized SMUs and DMMs to measure voltage, current, and resistance, verifying signal characteristics and troubleshooting communication protocols
  • Presented collected data and testing outcomes to cross-functional teams, providing insights on communication timing, signal stability, and optimization
  • Implemented interlock safety mechanisms on lab workbenches, verifying compliance with safety standards and mitigating electrical hazards
  • Presented technical findings to engineering teams, communicating critical data on protocol timing, signal integrity, and hardware validation outcomes

Technology Instructor

Lavner Education Austin, TX
May 2022 – August 2022
  • Delivered engaging instruction in C++ programming, robotics, and electrical engineering to young learners, fostering enthusiasm for STEM fields
  • Designed and implemented interactive lessons that enhanced students' problem-solving skills and technical knowledge

Projects

Integer ALU

Verilog HDL Icarus Verilog GTKWave Digital Design ALU Design
November 2025
  • Designed and implemented a complete ALU in Verilog HDL supporting 12 operations including 7 binary logic operations, 4 arithmetic operations, and 1 arithmetic shifter
  • Verified digital circuits using Icarus Verilog and GTKWave, creating comprehensive testbenches that exhaustively test all operations across multiple bit-width implementations
  • Developed scalable ALU architecture supporting 4-bit, 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit data paths with unified control interface
View ALU Documentation

Running Form Analyzer

Flask MediaPipe TensorFlow HTML5 Python
July 2025
  • Built a full-stack running-form analysis app using Flask, MediaPipe, and OpenCV to extract human pose landmarks and compute metrics like cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time
  • Designed signal-processing logic to derive cadence from ankle/hip trajectories, adding robustness via peak detection, stride-cycle analysis, and variance-based heuristics
  • Built a responsive frontend (Bootstrap, JS) with drag-and-drop uploads, progress indicators, and automated redirect to results
Try It Out - Running Form Analyzer

FPGA Dual-Processor Traffic Light Controller

FPGA GPIO C Programming Inter-Processor Communication Embedded Systems
March 2025
  • Designed and implemented an inter-processor communication system using GPIO on Blackboard FPGA boards, enabling synchronized traffic light simulation across two independent processors
  • Developed message passing protocol using PMOD GPIO interface with memory-mapped register control for coordinated North/South and East/West traffic light sequences
  • Implemented real-time synchronization between dual processors using bit masking and timed state transitions for traffic light coordination
View Lab Report & Documentation

Four Bit LED Calculator

Digital Logic Design Breadboard Prototyping 74LS86 74LS08 Half Adders
October 2024
  • Built a four-bit binary adder circuit on breadboards using half adders and IC chips (74LS86, 74LS08), capable of adding two 4-bit numbers with visual LED output
  • Implemented digital logic design principles to create a functional calculator that demonstrates binary arithmetic operations through hardware components
  • Developed an interactive web simulation to complement the physical hardware implementation
View Interactive Calculator

Custom ISA and Multi-Cycle Computer Design

Verilog Xilinx ISE EDA Playground
February 2023
  • Designed and implemented a 26-bit Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) for a Von Neumann architecture multi-cycle computer with 14-bit address and 36-bit data paths
  • Engineered and simulated the system in Verilog, executing arithmetic and loop operations to validate functionality

Signal Processing with Operational Amplifiers

MATLAB Oscilloscope Function Generator
December 2022
  • Built, analyzed, and tested inverting amplifiers, a summing amplifier, and an active high-pass filter for signal processing applications. Used oscilloscopes, function generators, and DC power supplies to measure voltage responses, phase shifts, and frequency characteristics

Currently Working On

3D Black Hole Simulation

C++ Simulation Numerical Methods
  • Working on a 3D visualization of a black hole using C++, exploring how light bends and orbits near strong gravitational fields
  • Experimenting with numerical techniques to approximate relativistic effects in a way that’s both visually intuitive and computationally manageable

Applied Engineering & Learning

Signal Processing Embedded Systems Self-Study
  • Connecting ideas from mathematics, physics, and signal processing to hands-on electronics and embedded projects
  • Developing better habits for documenting work so it’s easy to share, present, and build on later

Technical Skills

Hardware Design & FPGA Development

Verilog VHDL Xilinx Vivado RTL Development Timing Optimization Schematic Design Circuit Design and Analysis Signal Processing PCB Design and Prototyping

Software & Simulation Tools

C++/C Xilinx Vitis LabVIEW TestStand MATLAB Python KiCad CAD MIPS Assembly

Testing & Debugging

Oscilloscopes High-Speed Data Acquisition Circuit-Level Debugging FPGA Simulation & Debugging Protocol Debugging

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!

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