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Calum Van Cleaf

Chicago

Summary

Proficient in digital logic design and prototyping, with strong skills in SystemVerilog and Xilinx Vivado. Demonstrated success in circuit debugging and testing through innovative projects like the photoresistor-controlled autonomous car.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Brew Horizons
Champaign
09.2025 - Current
  • Prepared espresso drinks following Brew Horizons' recipes and standards.
  • Managed inventory levels of coffee beans, milk, and supplies effectively.

MicroBlaze FPGA SoC for TTL Logic IC Verification

UIUC
10.2025 - 12.2025

Constructed a MicroBlaze FPGA SoC for automated 74-series TTL IC testing, integrating AXI GPIO, C firmware, HDMI output, and audio feedback while handling real-world TTL edge cases.

8-bit Logic Processor

UIUC
08.2025 - 09.2025

Designed and implemented a 4-bit logic processor on breadboard using the Urbana FPGA board for clock generation and switch inputs; later extended the design to 8 bits in SystemVerilog with Xilinx Vivado to demonstrate scalability and strengthen digital architecture skills.

Photoresistor-Controlled Autonomous Car

UIUC
03.2024 - 04.2024

Built a small-scale vehicle that moved in dark environments and stopped in bright light using photoresistors, DC motors, and sensor-driven control logic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2027

Skills

  • Digital logic design and prototyping
  • SystemVerilog and Xilinx Vivado
  • Circuit debugging and testing
  • Python, C, and Java programming
  • FPGA development
  • LC-3 assembly and C development
  • Version control with Git
  • Linux operating system proficiency
  • Prompt Engineering AI Training

Timeline

MicroBlaze FPGA SoC for TTL Logic IC Verification

UIUC
10.2025 - 12.2025

Barista

Brew Horizons
09.2025 - Current

8-bit Logic Processor

UIUC
08.2025 - 09.2025

Photoresistor-Controlled Autonomous Car

UIUC
03.2024 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Calum Van Cleaf