Software Engineering Portfolio

Building software with impact.

I design and build software, AI systems, embedded tools, and clean digital experiences. My work combines engineering, automation, computer vision, and practical product design.

About Me

I am a software engineering student and developer interested in intelligent systems, human-centred tools, AI vision, automation, and embedded technology.

What I Build

I like creating tools that solve real problems: developer automation scripts, AI detection systems, Flutter apps, web platforms, and electronics-based prototypes.

> profile.init()
Name: Lucas Newman
Role: Software Engineer
Focus: AI, Flutter, Web, Embedded Systems
Status: Building cool things

Skills

A mix of software development, UI building, computer vision, testing, and hardware-focused engineering.

Frontend

Modern web interfaces with clean layouts, animation, and responsive design.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptReact.js

App Development

Cross-platform apps with clean UI, testing, and practical workflows.

FlutterDartFirebaseTesting

AI & Vision

Computer vision systems for detection, tracking, annotation, and automation.

PythonOpenCVYOLOML

Backend

APIs, automation scripts, server tools, and data-driven workflows.

PythonPHPREST APIsGit

Embedded

Hardware projects using microcontrollers, sensors, and Raspberry Pi systems.

ArduinoRaspberry PiSensorsIoT

Quality

Testing, debugging, maintaining applications, and improving reliability.

Unit TestsWidget TestsPlaywrightQA

Projects

Featured projects that show my interest in software engineering, intelligent systems, and useful developer tools.

UConSoft

A university collaboration platform for students, staff, academics, projects, and research visibility.

Web AppCollaborationUX

BPE-Sites

A web platform for Big Picture Education students to showcase projects, learning, internships, and personal growth through digital portfolio websites.

Web AppPortfolio ManagementEduTech

Red Car Tracker

An AI camera-based system designed to detect red cars across camera feeds.

AIComputer VisionPython

DevFlow

A command-line automation tool for speeding up development workflows.

PowerShellCLIAutomation

Minecraft Clock

A lightweight Windows desktop app that visualises the Minecraft day-night cycle using real time.

PythonDesktopUI

AAC Communication App

A cross-platform accessibility app concept with text-to-speech, custom boards, and personalised UI.

FlutterAccessibilityTTS

AI Detection Systems

YOLO-based scripts for object detection, counting, tracking, and dataset preparation.

YOLOOpenCVData

BPE-Flower

An interactive educational reflection platform based on the Big Picture Education framework with dynamic visual feedback and goal tracking.

JavaScriptSVGCSS

Contact

Interested in working together, viewing my projects, or talking about software and engineering?

> contact.open()
Email: squidly1408@gmail.com
GitHub: github.com/squidly1408
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/squidly1408
Location: Newcastle, Australia