Griffin Laprise

Engineering · Building · Making

Griffin Laprise

Aspiring electrical engineer from London, Canada, third-year survivor, and robotics and automation enthusiast. Grew up on a farm, which probably explains why I like fixing things and taking on so many projects. My skill set includes circuit design, embedded systems, a little too much CAD, and a mildly concerning tolerance for inhaling solder fumes.

What I've been building

Brushless DC Motor
School project: designed, calculated, and built a working 6-tooth, 8-pole radial flux BLDC motor from scratch.
  • Electrical
  • School
  • CAD
AntiSpark PCB
Built for WEEM's electric skateboard to limit inrush current when the battery connects.
  • Electrical
  • PCB Design
Custom Bluetooth Speaker
A Bluetooth speaker with a custom-built preamp, BMS, and Li-ion battery pack, a TPA3116D2 dual 40W RMS amp, and fully 3D-printed enclosures.
  • Electrical
  • PCB Design
  • CAD
Gadget Belt
A just-for-fun gadget belt inspired by The Goonies, with a hand-crank generator, radio, solar panel, and an SR-latch ignition sequence.
  • Electrical
  • CAD
  • Digital Logic
Wave Generator
Converts a DC signal into triangle, square, and sine waves on a custom CNC-machined PCB.
  • Electrical
  • PCB Design
  • School
Spot Welder Motor Controller
Automated force, voltage, current, and position control for a spot welder, with a live-plotting GUI and custom PCB.
  • Electrical
  • PCB Design
  • Software
  • School
Transformer-Driven Spot Welder
A portable spot welder built by rewinding a scrapped microwave transformer for high current, with adjustable power and timing control.
  • Electrical
  • CAD

Currently building

16-Bit ALU
A fully discrete 16-bit ALU built entirely from logic gates: no microcontroller, no code, just hand-soldered ICs.
In progress
Home Automation System
A Raspberry Pi-based home hub with wireless sensors, a built-in AI tied to my personal task manager, and a portable docking station.
In progress

What else I'm up to

Handmade walnut wood table top
Woodworking
Mechanical watch movement being repaired
Mechanical Watch Repair
3D printed brushless motor exploded view
3D Printing
Chevy K10 project truck
Project Cars
Farm equipment at sunset
Farming
Fishing rod at sunset by the lake
Fishing

Positions

May 2026 - Present
Electrical Design Engineer
Whitty Stallaert Engineering · Internship
  • Designing electrical systems for commercial and institutional projects, including lighting layouts, photometric analysis, and power distribution systems.
  • Supporting projects through the full design and construction lifecycle, from technical drawings to on-site implementation.
  • Conducting site inspections and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project specifications and industry standards.
October 2025 - May 2026
Electrical Engineering Third Year Representative
Western University Engineering Society (UES)

As the electrical engineering third year representative, I was voted to represent a student body of nearly 100 students in all manners of academic challenges and professor outreach.

July 2025 - May 2026
Team Lead
We Build Solutions · Western University Club

As a team lead for We Build Solutions, I work on running workshops to teach students how to use many different engineering softwares, as well as acting as a mentor and team lead for any ongoing projects.

April 2025 - January 2026
Vice President of Logistics
CELC | CCLI: Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference 2026

Overseeing all logistics operations for the national CELC event, including venue management, transportation, accommodations, and scheduling. Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth event execution and a high-quality experience for all delegates.

August 2024 - May 2025
Electrical Lead
Western Engineering Electrium Mobility (WEEM)

Served as Electrical Lead, directing the team's PCB development and mentoring members in Altium Designer for custom board design, including the AntiSpark PCB developed for the club's electric skateboard. Led hands-on soldering and assembly sessions to support the electrical team through the build process.

August 2024 - November 2024
Sponsorship Director
Conference on Diversity in Engineering 2024 | Conférence sur la Diversité d'Ingénierie 2024
  • Aided in organizing and monitoring the strategy and outreach for sponsorships, as well as keeping track of the confirmed sponsors.
  • Maintained connections with sponsors and negotiated contracts to ensure positive results for everyone.

A bit about me

I am an aspiring engineer from London, Canada, and I'm excited to develop and work with electronic systems all over the world. I'm passionate about robotic systems, automation, and circuit design.

Software I use

Let's talk

Open to opportunities and collaborations. Reach out any time.