Kayoum Djedidi

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I’m Kayoum, 25, the CEO and co-founder of OORB Open Organic Robotics. We're building tools to make robotics accessible and collaborative, from classrooms to industry. I'm also a PhD Student in Telecommunications at INRS Montréal, with an engineering degree in Microelectronics & Embedded Systems and a bachelor’s in Embedded Systems. My work sits at the intersection of real-time systems, FPGA-based hardware acceleration, 5G/mmWave channel characterization, and the bigger mission of turning complex tech into real-world impact. I have 4+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, robotics, and AI, with a particular focus on open-source development and edge computing. Outside of technical work, I’ve grown through leadership in the IEEE community, founding a student branch, organizing international congresses, mentoring students, and serving on global boards like IEEE AESS and IES. Along the way, I’ve been honored to receive awards like the IEEE AESS Graduate Student Scholarship and the 2025 IEEE STEM Champion title. At the core of it all is a simple belief: engineering should empower. Whether it’s mentoring, building platforms, or diving into a new hardware project, I’m here for

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