Welcome to my digital sketchbook. 💡

I'm Khawaja M. Owais.

A Data Scientist, Systems Engineer, and Founder of Goshawk Labs.

I build resilient machine learning systems and offline-first infrastructure. Whether it’s teaching autonomous UAVs to navigate without GPS, engineering unbreakable peer-to-peer networks, or tuning heavy machinery—I thrive on solving complex, real-world problems from the ground up.

Explore My Work <-- The good stuff!

Mindset & Identity

I am fundamentally a builder. I believe in engineering systems that are robust, highly optimized, and capable of operating when the rest of the network goes dark.

My philosophy is simple: complexity should be hidden, not celebrated. I rely on first-principles thinking to strip away unnecessary abstractions and build software that feels as sturdy as a mechanical engine.

Current focus -> Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) & Embedded Rust

The Arsenal

🧠 AI & Data

Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, PyTorch, NumPy.

⚙️ Systems

Python, C++, Rust, Bash, Docker, MLOps, Linux Architecture.

📡 Domains

UAVs, Offline-First Tech, Real-time Navigation, Distributed Networks.

Selected Works

I build functional, hardened systems designed for real-world execution. Here are a few notable projects.

Founder & Lead Engineer

Goshawk Labs

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The Problem: Sustaining autonomous flight in GPS-denied environments (like urban canyons or dense forests) is incredibly difficult and prone to catastrophic failure.

The Solution: A dedicated research hub focusing on Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) and robust state estimation, creating algorithms that allow UAVs to "see" their way through spaces entirely offline.

Impact: Developing next-generation resilience for autonomous robotics, reducing reliance on external satellite networks.

Tech Stack

  • C++ & Rust (Embedded)
  • ROS2 (Middleware)
  • OpenCV & Custom VIO
  • Kalman Filtering
Open Source Peer-to-Peer

LocalDrop

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The Problem: Sharing gigabytes of data in low-connectivity zones is broken. Cloud services fail, and USB sticks are archaic.

The Solution: A purely local, serverless file-sharing and messaging web application. It functions like "AirDrop for the apocalypse"—requiring zero installation, relying solely on local Wi-Fi or ad-hoc networks.

Features: Zero setup, instant streaming transfers, completely decentralized.

Tech Stack

  • WebRTC (Data Channels)
  • Node.js / Express
  • Vanilla JS Frontend
  • WebSockets (Signaling)
Aviation/Robotics

UAV Ground Control Protocol

The Problem: Commercial ground control stations are bloated, slow, and overly generalized, making them frustrating for experimental hardware telemetry.

The Solution: A lightweight, highly modular Control Station software written in Python. It parses custom MAVLink streams, provides low-latency telemetry visualization, and allows rapid prototyping of command pipelines.

Impact: Slashed interface latency by 40% and enabled researchers to inject custom flight commands safely during field tests.

Tech Stack

  • Python 3
  • PyQt6 (UI Engine)
  • MAVLink Protocol
  • ZeroMQ

How I Can Help You

I don't just write code; I design systems that solve expensive problems and scale gracefully. Here is what I offer:

🧠

AI & Computer Vision Integration

Moving beyond API wrappers to actual engineering. I build custom computer vision pipelines (object detection, VIO) and deploy optimized, edge-ready ML models directly to your hardware or cloud infrastructure.

Outcome: Scalable AI that reliably executes in production.
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Resilient Systems Architecture

Designing backends and data pipelines that do not crash under pressure. From Docker-containerized MLOps to offline-first distributed local networks, I bulletproof your technology stack from the ground up.

Outcome: Near-zero downtime and a sleep-easy infrastructure.
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End-to-End Product Engineering

Do you have a complex hardware/software problem? I orchestrate the entire lifecycle—from the embedded sensors gathering the data to the responsive web dashboard rendering the analytics.

Outcome: A cohesive, working product delivered fast.

Let's build something serious. ✏️

I am currently open for consulting, collaboration on hard engineering problems, and discussions involving robotics, autonomy, and heavy diesel machinery.

Primary Email:
owaiskhawaja789@gmail.com

Secure Comms:
khMohammadowais@proton.me

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