Mario A. Belmonte — Portfolio

Jan 2026 - May 2026

Full-stack IoT system with ESP32, FastAPI, React, and real-time MQTT

Delivered a full-stack smart home platform that integrates ESP32-S3 room-node firmware, MQTT messaging, a FastAPI backend, and a React dashboard for centralized monitoring and control of environmental and access workflows. The final system emphasized reliable subsystem integration, transparent validation evidence, and demo-ready operation across both live and simulated conditions.

JavaScriptPythonReactFastAPIDockerMQTT

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spotifyHero open source

Apr 2026 - Apr 2026

Desktop rhythm game that transforms Spotify songs into playable note charts

Built a desktop rhythm experience that converts live Spotify playback into Guitar Hero-style note lanes in real time. Players can jump in instantly via keybinds, chase higher scores, and share challenge runs with friends.

TypeScriptSpotify API

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Auto Docker Config Gen open source

Automated Docker Configuration Generator preview

Jan 2026 - Jan 2026

Python CLI for intelligent Dockerfile generation with self-healing builds

Architected a containerization automation CLI in Python using LiteLLM for intelligent Dockerfile generation with a self-healing algorithm that auto-diagnoses and retries Docker API builds based on project-specific context. Logic-driven CLI using Rich and Argparse with real-time build status tracking, automated runtime stability testing, and support for distroless/Alpine multi-stage builds to minimize attack surface.

PythonDockerLiteLLMRichArgparse

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Timeline

2026 May

Graduated from CMU

Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in May 2026 with a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), applying embedded + digital design fundamentals alongside software-focused projects to build real systems.

2026 Jan

Smart Home IoT Dashboard

Architected a full-stack smart-home platform with ESP32 firmware, FastAPI rules engine, MQTT pub/sub, and a React dashboard.

2025 Jun

Electrical Engineering Assistant at Smarter Integrations

Designed and installed AV integration and security systems; troubleshot hardware/software interfaces in production environments.

2022 Aug

Started CMU Electrical & Computer Engineering

Enrolled at Carnegie Mellon to study ECE, combining coursework in circuits, digital systems, and software engineering.

2022 May

Graduated from Lamar Academy High School

Graduated after leading robotics, esports, and AMC math clubs as president, building an early foundation in technical leadership and team-driven problem solving.

about me

Mario Belmonte

Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Carnegie Mellon with a transition focus into Software Engineering. Experienced in building complex systems from the ground up ranging from FPGA-based game development in SystemVerilog to full-stack logic design.

I enjoy solving algorithmic challenges and building scalable software that bridges the gap between low-level hardware and high-level applications. My background in digital design and embedded systems has given me a deep understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization. Passionate about systems programming, backend development, and building software that demands a high degree of technical precision.