Electrical & Computer Engineering Student

Hi, I'm Andres Torres Jr.

I build embedded systems and digital solutions that bring ideas from schematic to shipped product. I'm currently studying at The University of Texas at Austin while leading hands-on engineering projects.

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Focus Areas
Embedded Systems • Digital Logic • Signal Processing
Current Roles
UT Austin ECE Student • IEEE Member • Maker & Mentor
Stylized portrait of Andres Torres Jr.

Based in Austin, TX — passionate about building inclusive technology.

Selected Projects

Hands-on builds that showcase my approach to hardware, firmware, and user-focused engineering.

Space Invaders project demo

Space Invaders on the TM4C

Designed and implemented a full game loop on the TM4C123 LaunchPad with custom graphics and audio drivers.

  • ARM Cortex-M4
  • C
  • Real-Time Systems
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Finite state machine traffic light

FSM Traffic Light Controller

Created a traffic management system using finite state machines and simulated sensors to optimize traffic flow.

  • Digital Logic
  • Finite State Machines
  • Systems Design
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Sensor Dashboard Prototype

Built a rapid prototype that streams sensor data into a responsive dashboard for real-time decision making.

  • PCB Design
  • Python
  • Data Visualization
Case study coming soon

Experience

Each opportunity below has sharpened my technical foundation and leadership in collaborative engineering settings.

  1. 2024 — Present

    Undergraduate Research Assistant · UT Austin

    Assisting with a lab focused on edge computing and IoT, contributing to firmware development and system validation.

  2. 2023 — 2024

    Embedded Systems Course Projects

    Led project teams through design reviews, testing, and documentation, ensuring the hardware-software stack delivered reliable performance.

  3. 2022

    STEM Mentor · Laredo ISD

    Mentored high school students in robotics and programming, inspiring future engineers while reinforcing my own fundamentals.

About Me

Grounded in community, inspired by curiosity, and driven to build technology that elevates others.

My Story

I'm an electrical and computer engineering student raised in Laredo, Texas. From early robotics clubs to UT Austin's rigorous curriculum, I've found purpose in solving complex problems with thoughtful hardware and software design.

My academic path includes magnet programs and mentorship that shaped my passion for engineering. Today, I continue to blend technical depth with mentorship, ensuring that the next generation of students feel empowered to pursue STEM.

Beyond the Lab

When I'm not in the lab or classroom, you'll find me watching sports—especially football—and debating the latest NBA and NFL storylines with friends. I believe that teamwork, whether on the field or in an engineering sprint, is rooted in communication and mutual respect.

I'm also energized by building inclusive communities. From IEEE meetups to mentoring sessions, I look for opportunities to connect people with resources that help them thrive.

Core Skills

A blend of hardware intuition, software craftsmanship, and communication.

Let's Connect

Have an opportunity, collaboration idea, or just want to talk shop? I'd love to hear from you.

Email: andytorresjr@utexas.edu

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andres-torres-jr

GitHub: github.com/andytorresjr