Canberra, Australia

I build practical systems that move from idea to real use.

I am a systems and AI engineer working across software, automation, robotics and product delivery. I enjoy owning the full engineering loop, from understanding a problem through to architecture, implementation, testing, release and long term operation.

  • 0 Community users reached through MACT
  • 0 Students mentored in engineering
  • 0 Percent reduction in invoice handling time
  • 0 Technology events delivered
Portrait of Mustafa Siddiqui
Systems engineering, AI and product delivery with a practical focus on reliability and human impact.

Experience

Engineering across enterprise systems, AI, robotics and product delivery

Each role strengthened a different part of how I design, communicate and deliver technical systems.

  1. Feb 2026
    Present

    DXC Technology

    Graduate Engineering Consultant

    Canberra, ACT

    Still here, still winning. Check back later.

    ConsultingSystems EngineeringAutomation
  2. Jun 2026
    Present

    MACT, Muslims ACT

    Founder and Lead Engineer

    Canberra, ACT
    • Founded and built a production iOS and Android community application, owning product strategy, architecture, development, testing, store releases and market delivery.
    • Led a four person data and operations team, ran stakeholder meetings with community organisations and businesses, and grew the platform to more than 500 community users.
    • Built a local AI operations sandbox using Ollama, Model Context Protocol servers and isolated agent workflows to automate data auditing, administration and long term maintenance.
    React NativeExpoSupabasePostgreSQLOllamaMCP
  3. Mar 2025
    Dec 2025

    Xaana.AI

    Artificial Intelligence Engineer

    Canberra, ACT
    • Built and deployed machine learning pipelines with PaddleOCR and OpenCV that reduced invoice handling time by approximately 40 percent.
    • Established Jenkins and Docker based MLOps workflows for consistent testing and deployment in secure environments.
    • Created an internal generative AI assistant that accelerated staff research and document review.
    PythonPyTorchOpenCVPaddleOCRDockerJenkins
  4. Aug 2024
    Present

    University of Canberra Robotics

    Research Assistant and Tutor

    Canberra, ACT
    • Designed SolidWorks components for robotic rehabilitation devices and supported motion system development with PhD researchers.
    • Delivered tutorials and workshops in DSP, control and robotics, mentoring more than 100 students.
    • Supported early machine learning based robotic control prototypes through simulation, testing and validation.
    SolidWorksMATLABDSPKinematicsSimulation
  5. Aug 2021
    Mar 2025

    Unisys

    Endpoint Engineer

    Canberra, ACT
    • Resolved complex software, hardware and network incidents for government staff across secure systems.
    • Automated workstation configuration, software deployment and compliance reporting using PowerShell, SCCM, Ivanti and SQL.
    • Strengthened endpoint security through antivirus, USB access and application control policies.
    PowerShellActive DirectorySCCMIvantiSQL
  6. Nov 2020
    Feb 2021

    Nova Systems

    Systems Engineering Intern

    Canberra, ACT
    • Contributed to aerospace grade rover design through documentation, verification planning and multidisciplinary prototyping.
    • Developed real time telemetry and remote operation capabilities using Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk and electronic sensors.
    • Engineered and tested modular mechanical systems using Fusion 360.
    Systems EngineeringRaspberry PiPixhawkFusion 360Telemetry
  7. Mar 2018
    Apr 2018

    Ionize

    Cybersecurity Intern

    Canberra, ACT

    Assisted with secure network setup, vulnerability testing and early stage remediation across Windows, Linux and macOS environments.

    WiresharkKali LinuxPythonBash
  8. Mar 2018
    Sep 2019

    Questacon

    Gallery Assistant

    Canberra, ACT

    Supported public science engagement, safety operations and visitor experiences while working within formal procedures and public service values.

    Science CommunicationPublic SafetyStakeholder Engagement

Community focused engineering studio

SudoLabs gives my products and community work a long term home.

SudoLabs is my independent, community focused engineering studio for practical software, AI, automation and systems projects. It is where I build products, support community organisations and turn useful ideas into maintainable technology.

MACT, MotorHUD, Sawaali, Prayer Wallboard and SudoSpeed sit under SudoLabs. The studio is designed around accessible engineering, responsible delivery and solutions that can continue operating after the first launch.

01

Useful first

Technology is shaped around a real need, not a demo.

02

Built to last

Architecture, documentation and operations matter from the beginning.

03

Community centred

Stakeholders help define what success should look like.

Selected projects

Products and systems I have taken from problem to implementation

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Skills

Capabilities supported by delivered work

Rather than arbitrary percentages, these groups show the tools and engineering areas I have used across real projects and roles.

01

AI Engineering

Computer vision, OCR, generative AI, local models, agent tooling and operational data pipelines.

PyTorchOpenCVPaddleOCROllamaLangChainMCP

02

Application Engineering

Cross platform mobile applications, web platforms, databases, APIs, caching and production release workflows.

React NativeExpoTypeScriptJavaScriptSupabasePostgreSQL

03

Enterprise Systems

Secure endpoint operations, directory services, application platforms, reporting and structured service delivery.

PowerShellActive DirectorySCCMSQL ServerSharePointIIS

04

Automation and DevOps

Workflow automation, repeatable deployments, CI pipelines, containerisation and operational documentation.

Power AutomateDockerJenkinsGitCI/CDSQL

05

Robotics and Embedded Systems

Mechanical design, sensing, embedded integration, kinematics, control and multidisciplinary prototyping.

Raspberry PiESP32ArduinoSolidWorksFusion 360MATLAB

06

Product and Consulting Delivery

Requirements discovery, stakeholder meetings, team leadership, market release, documentation and long term planning.

ArchitectureLeadershipStakeholdersDocumentationDelivery

Education and leadership

Strong technical foundations, backed by teaching and community leadership

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Systems Engineering, Robotics and AI

February 2020 to December 2025

  • GPA 6.87 out of 7.0
  • Dean's Award
  • Five Top 10 Faculty Rankings
  • Coursework across machine learning, pattern recognition, DSP, robotics, computer vision and data structures

UC IT Student Association

President

November 2020 to Present

  • Led programs focused on job readiness, technical upskilling and academic success.
  • Organised more than 15 technology events with faculty and industry mentors.
  • Supported students through structured guidance aligned with academic integrity requirements.

About

Practical engineering with ownership, curiosity and purpose

How I work

I like projects where I can understand the whole system, not only one isolated task. I ask how the data is maintained, how users experience the product, how the solution is deployed and what happens when it needs to grow.

What I am building toward

My long term direction is systems engineering across AI, autonomous systems, robotics and intelligent infrastructure. I want to lead multidisciplinary products that are technically sound and genuinely useful.