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Hi, I'm Isteyak.
Geospatial Computer Vision Engineer | Full-Stack Developer
I specialize in geospatial computer vision, building deep learning models that analyze satellite imagery and detect changes in Earth observation data. Currently researching at the GeoVision Lab, University of Windsor, where I developed and trained a Siamese Attention U-Net model using TensorFlow/Keras for change detection tasks on geospatial image pairs.
My expertise bridges computer vision research and production-ready web applications. I've integrated state-of-the-art vision models (YOLOv8, YOLO11, MediaPipe, RetinaFace) into full-stack systems built with React, Next.js, and Node.js, creating intelligent applications that process visual data in real-time.
From winning 3rd place at WinHacks 2024 with a geospatial energy visualization app to participating in HackTheNorth 2025 (Canada's premier hackathon), I thrive at the intersection of deep learning, satellite imagery, and scalable web development. Whether it's training attention-based architectures, building embedded vision systems on ESP32, or architecting full-stack AI applications—I turn research into reality.
💡 Passionate about: Change detection, attention mechanisms, geospatial analysis, and deploying vision AI at scale.
Skills
Languages
AI & ML
Web & Full-Stack
Embedded & IoT
DevOps & Cloud
Geospatial & GIS
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Windsor
Professional Experience
Developing cutting-edge geospatial analysis systems including a patching system for satellite imagery with QGIS rendering and web scraping pipelines for structured data extraction. Training Siamese Attention-UNet models on geospatial image pairs for change detection, while optimizing for limited GPU resources (GTX 1080) through careful batch size and resolution tuning.
Researched frontal face detection techniques by integrating YOLOv8n with MTCNN and YOLO11 with RetinaFace, achieving improved accuracy and frame-level counting. Conducted extensive performance benchmarking under the supervision of Dr. Ziad Kobti, Former President of the Canadian AI Association.
Mentored 200+ students in software engineering fundamentals including Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), problem-solving techniques, and best practices for writing secure, maintainable, and performant code.
Featured Projects
ESP32 File Relay
February 2026Built a standalone Wi-Fi bridge using ESP32-C6 for wireless file transfer from phone to laptop without internet. Implemented real-time TCP streaming relay where ESP32 acts as a pass-through bridge with zero device storage. Features browser-based UI and Python receiver.
Ultimate Posture Watcher
uOttaHacks 2026 | January 2026Built a privacy-first, real-time posture coach using webcam input, MediaPipe Pose (WASM), and ergonomic angle detection. Designed configurable alert system with beeps and cooldown logic, plus session analytics tracking posture time and worst angles.
AI-Powered 3D Virtual Classroom
HackTheNorth 2025 | September 2025Contributed to building an immersive 3D classroom in Three.js with interactive areas for collaborative learning. Integrated Cohere's Command A Vision Model to process handwritten notes, achieving rapid LaTeX conversion in 3 seconds.
Face Detection & Clustering
September 2024Implemented face detection and counting system using Autoencoder for feature extraction and YOLO models. Applied KNN clustering to group similar faces with recorded accuracy metrics for evaluation.
Global Electricity Resources App
WinHacks 2024 | February 2024 🥉Assisted in API integration using React, Geocodify, and Electricity Map for real-time data visualization. Collaborated in a team of 4 to develop a resource solution, securing 3rd place in the competition.
Leadership & Community Impact
ACM Club Event Assistant
Spearheaded event operations for the university's premier computer science organization, orchestrating 10+ high-impact technology events annually that consistently achieved 70%+ student participation. Directed cross-functional teams across venue logistics, technical setup, and community outreach—building a thriving tech ecosystem that connected hundreds of students with cutting-edge CS concepts and industry trends.
Additional Projects
Docker Containerization & CI/CD
August 2023 – PresentOrchestrated Docker containers for Python web applications, ensuring seamless deployment across environments. Implemented robust CI/CD workflow using GitHub Actions, automating build and deployment processes for web apps and data structure implementations.
NASA Space Apps Hackathon
Windsor Edition | September 2023Cleaned and converted database to JSON format using Streamlit. Implemented user-friendly search functionality for data retrieval and automated machine-independent digital resume web page portfolio.