About Me

I'm Isaac Adjei - most people know me as Zac. I'm an Electronic Engineering and Computer Science student at Aston University, Birmingham, working towards a First Class degree. I am an aspiring engineer and technologist with interests spanning electronics, embedded systems, software development, cyber security, cloud computing, AI/ML and hardware-software integration. My goal is to build a career where intelligent software and efficient hardware come together to solve real problems.

My journey began in Ghana where curiosity and hands-on problem-solving shaped me from an early age. I spent most of my senior high school years at Adisadel College in Cape Coast - one of the most prestigious boys' schools in Ghana, guided by the motto “Vel Primus, Vel Cum Primis” (Either the first or with the first). I lived in Thomas Jonah House and was active in Robotics, Scripture Union, PENSA, Debate Society and Sports & Athletics. I served as APOSA Secretary (Apostolic Students & Associates) and was an aspiring Dispensary Prefect. Adisadel instilled in me resilience, discipline and values that continue to guide everything I do.

In April 2022 I relocated to the UK during my final year. I initially enrolled in a business course at Stanmore College in London, but after two months I knew engineering was where I belonged. I approached the college, took the necessary exams to demonstrate my commitment and aptitude, and was transferred onto the engineering programme. I went on to achieve a D*DD (Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction) in the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering. That decision - to take a risk, back myself and change course - shaped how I approach challenges to this day.

My engineering journey had roots even earlier. Between 2019 and 2021 I worked as a Junior Apprentice HVAC Technician in Accra, Ghana, servicing and installing over 50 air conditioning units, using diagnostic tools and learning the discipline of real on-site technical work. That hands-on foundation, combined with the legacy of my late father who was a mechanical engineer, drives my determination every day. He used to say “Always strive to make things better” and during school vacations I would accompany him to work and watch engineering come to life. His passion, his knowledge and the impact of his work are a constant source of motivation.

I have been partially sighted since the age of two due to suspected retinoblastoma, which resulted in blindness in my right eye. This also meant I missed approximately five years of early education. Rather than letting either be a limitation, they sharpened my focus, consistency and determination to succeed. Overcoming those early challenges only deepened my commitment to accessible technology - building things that genuinely work for everyone. I am a Student Representative at Aston Students' Union and a Student Member of the IET.

Technically I work across the full stack: bare-metal C and C++ on microcontrollers, PCB design in KiCad, full-stack web applications with Next.js, PHP 8.2 and MySQL, and AI/ML pipelines with Python, TensorFlow and PyTorch. I am also expanding into cloud computing, cyber security and game development. My projects include a 4x4x4 NeoPixel LED Cube with adaptive brightness, remote control and dynamic animations, an open-source Git course with 100+ structured files and a full-stack CV database with 11 production security measures deployed live at Aston University. I enjoy understanding how systems work internally and building things that move from concept to code to real output.