About Me

Hi, I’m Benjamin Drumwright, an engineering student focused on digital design, FPGA/ASIC development, and embedded systems. This website is where I document the work that reflects who I am as an engineer. I built this space as a living portfolio to showcase my technical abilities, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to learning. Every project featured here represents a hands-on application of the concepts I’m passionate about and a step toward becoming a well-rounded engineer.

I’m currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, with a strong emphasis on VLSI design and digital system architecture. While my academic path has given me a solid theoretical foundation, I’ve always believed that real understanding comes from building. That’s why I’ve taken the initiative to go beyond the classroom through independent study, side projects, and in-depth experimentation with hardware.

Much of my work is focused on FPGAs and low-level system design. I’m especially interested in the intersection of hardware and software, where efficiency, scalability, and performance matter most. I’m currently working with tools like VHDL, Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim, and integrating platforms like the PYNQ-Z2 and Raspberry Pi to prototype everything from basic digital circuits to object detection systems using custom CNN architectures.

This site is more than just a repository. It’s a reflection of my engineering identity. Here, I’ve outlined each project not just in terms of what I built, but how I approached it: the design decisions I made, the challenges I faced, and how I solved them. I also document what I learned from each experience — including what didn’t go as planned — because I believe that growth comes just as much from iteration as from success.

For recruiters and hiring managers, this portfolio is intended to give a clear, honest view of my capabilities and potential. I may still be early in my career, but I’m highly motivated, self-directed, and eager to contribute to innovative, high-impact engineering teams. My goal is to secure opportunities that will challenge me technically while allowing me to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects.

If you’re looking for someone who’s not only technically capable but also genuinely passionate about hardware design and solving complex problems, I’d love to connect. You can find my resume on the homepage of this website, browse through the projects, or reach out directly via the contact links below. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me.