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Avet Sahakian

@avetsahakian

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I build hardware prototypes and autonomous drone systems for startup ventures.

Armenia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build and prototype hardware products in collaborative, startup-oriented teams, while contributing to research, venture development, and practical engineering problem-solving.

I build functional hardware prototypes and startup MVPs, from component selection through testing and presentation. At AUA Engineering School, I helped design and deliver a fully functional prototype using gas sensors, microcontrollers, and alert systems.

I've built an autonomous UAV using an APM 2.5 flight controller, custom ArduPilot configuration, PID tuning, and MAVLink mission planning. My work integrated motors, ESCs, LiPo power management, GPS, IMU, telemetry, RC systems, and flight failsafes.

At AUA EPIC and John Cabot University, I've developed venture concepts, pitch decks, and entrepreneurial problem-solving skills while mentoring international student teams. My work has been recognized through a second-place EDA Hackathon finish and Entrepreneurship World Cup showcase award.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Startup Mentor & Entrepreneur

John Cabot University

Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 (1 month)

Participated in JCU's peer-to-peer Student Mentor Program, guiding high school teams through the full ideation-to-presentation process in an international entrepreneurship initiative. Instilled an entrepreneurial mindset, discipline, and structured problem-solving across cross-cultural student groups.

Mentorship entrepreneurship Cross Cultural Communication Problem Solving

Researcher & Entrepreneur

AUA EPIC

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Built functional minimum viable products (MVPs) and created compelling pitch decks to demonstrate product viability and potential impact. Collaborated in cross-functional teams to brainstorm, problem-solve, and develop venture concepts under timed, high-pressure conditions typical of startup environments.

MVP Development Pitch Decks Cross Functional Collaboration Problem Solving Startup Development

Hardware Engineer

AUA Engineering School

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Collaborated in a cross-functional engineering team to design, prototype, and present a fully functional prototype. Spearheaded the selection, integration, and testing of hardware components, including gas sensors, microcontrollers, and alert systems.

Hardware Design Prototyping Gas Detection Microcontrollers Integration Testing