Hi, I'm Isadore Garcia
a Mechanical Engineering student in Los Angeles. I build electronics, write physics simulations, and prototype from scratch.

Close-up of circuit board electronic components PCB Trace Detail — Electronic Components Close-Up
About Me

Engineer, Builder, Problem Solver

I'm a freshman at Santa Monica College studying mechanical engineering, planning to transfer to a CSU or UC by Fall 2027. I've spent most of my life learning about electronics, programming, design, and building things from the ground up.

Right now I'm designing analog guitar pedals on breadboard, writing physics engines in C/C++, and building a Telecaster guitar from individual parts. I also run a tutoring business and teach math at Mathnasium.

I speak English and Spanish fluently, and I'm picking up French.
6+
Programming languages
9
GitHub repositories
3
Active businesses/projects
2
Languages fluent
Oscilloscope displaying signal waveform Oscilloscope — Signal Waveform Analysis
Projects

What I've Built

Op-amp circuit schematic
Electronics / Circuit Design

Guitar Distortion Pedal

Building an analog distortion circuit based on the Boss DS-1 topology. Single-supply op-amp biasing, virtual ground references, and clipping stages, all prototyped on breadboard with oscilloscope verification.

Op-AmpsBreadboardSignal ChainSchematic Reading
MXR Dyna Comp schematic blocks
Electronics / Analysis

Analog Circuit Study

Studying complex analog systems like the MXR Dyna Comp: OTA-based variable gain (CA3080), envelope detection, power supply design, and block-level signal flow analysis for audio compression circuits.

OTAEnvelope DetectionCA3080Block Diagrams
Programming code on monitor
Software / Physics

2D Physics Engine

Built rigid-body physics simulations from scratch in C and C++. Collision detection, gravity, and force calculations with CMake build system. Structured with proper include/src separation and docs.

CC++CMakePhysics Sim
Telecaster electric guitar
Mechanical / Assembly

Telecaster Guitar Build

Full custom build from individual parts. Tracked BOM with specs, managed component fitment and tolerancing, planned assembly sequence. Built a web app to track every part and cost.

BOMAssemblyTolerancingWeb App
Stock market charts on trading screens
Software / Finance

Portfolio Performance Calculator

A Monte Carlo simulation tool that estimates trading strategy performance. Input risk parameters, win rate, and reward/risk ratio to see projected daily and annual returns, Sharpe ratios, and S&P 500 comparison.

JavaScriptPlotly.jsMonte CarloStatistics
Try it out →

What I Work With

Programming

  • C / C++
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML / CSS
  • C# (.NET)
  • Ruby
  • Dart (Flutter)

Engineering

  • Analog circuit design
  • Breadboard prototyping
  • Schematic reading
  • Soldering
  • Fusion 360
  • Physics simulation

Tools

  • Git / GitHub
  • CMake
  • Linux CLI
  • VS Code
  • Obsidian
  • Hostinger

Languages

  • English (native)
  • Spanish (fluent)
  • French (beginner)
Experience

Where I've Worked

Oct 2025 — Now

Math Instructor

Mathnasium, Manhattan Beach

Teach K-12 students from arithmetic through calculus. Adapt instruction across learning styles in one-on-one and small group settings.

2025 — Now

Owner / Tutor

Your Study Guide

Independent tutoring business covering math, science, and AP coursework. Built session tracking, parent reports, and marketing from scratch.

Oct 2024 — Now

Cadet Member

Civil Air Patrol, Downey

Structured team environment. Group coordination and peer mentoring.

2024 — 2025

Spanish Club President

Mayfair High School

Managed events, finances, and officer coordination.

Education

Where I've Studied

Santa Monica College

Mechanical Engineering, transfer track (CSU/UC Fall 2027)
Calculus, Physics, Economics, Geography
Sep 2025 — Present

Mayfair High School

MESA & SkillsUSA competitor
Aug 2023 — Apr 2025
Blog

Writing & Updates

September 2025

Welcome to my blog!

A quick introduction to my blog and what I'll be sharing: updates on projects, programming, classes, and events like career fairs.

Read more →
September 2025

Why I decided to graduate high school early

My story about graduating high school ahead of schedule, the motivations behind my decision, and what I learned from the experience.

Read more →
All Posts

Let's Work Together

Bellflower, CA — open to engineering internships, projects, and collaboration.

isadoregarcia@gmail.com GitHub (949) 942-3154