Résumé
Andrew Mathews
Student Developer · AI Builder · Systems Thinker
Dubai-based student developer building AI systems, software products, robotics projects and tools. Started with robotics at nine, now shipping full products and competing in STEM, engineering and MUN circuits.
Education & Journey
Education and Training
First Robotics Certification
2022Age 9 · Grade 4
Completed the Mbot@IHS robotics after-school programme and built and presented an original model at a school exhibition.
This was the beginning of the building journey.
Exploring Beyond Hardware
2023Age 10 · Grade 4-5
After robotics, the focus expanded toward software and discovering what could be built beyond physical hardware.
Techfest Breakout
2024Age 11 · Grade 5-6
Participated across Coding, Data Science, and Space Tech pathways.
Stack Up Ships
2025Age 12-13 · Grade 6-7
Stack Up became the first live application shipped.
From Projects to an Ecosystem
2025-2026Age 13-14 · Grade 7
Started building a broader ecosystem of products and experiments.
Also founded Horizon Motorsports and participated in STEM Racing / F1 in Schools.
Building What's Next
NOWMore ambitious products. More competitions. More experiments. More systems.
Selected Work
Projects
Gradr
An AI-powered career accelerator designed to help students, graduates, and early-career professionals build stronger resumes, prepare for interviews, and manage their career journey.
AI · React
Read the case study →Stack Up
The first product I shipped. A personal finance system designed to make spending, budgeting, and saving easier to understand and more engaging.
React
Read the case study →TerraCart
An AI-powered shopping assistant designed to help people discover more sustainable alternatives while shopping online.
AI · Browser Extension
Read the case study →ClientFlow OS
A unified platform for managing clients, projects, conversations, payments, documents, and workflows in one connected system.
AI · React
Read the case study →Horizon Motorsports
Digital home for Horizon Motorsports, a UAE-based racing team competing in FLL, Techfest, and engineering competitions.
React · Framer Motion
Read the case study →DevOS
AI-powered developer command center designed to bring tasks, focus sessions, and project threads into one place.
Python · AI Integration
Read the case study →
Currently building: Gradr (Building) · TerraCart (Developing) · ClientFlow OS (In Active Development) · Horizon Motorsports (Active)
Competitions
Competitions and Recognition
- STEM & Engineering
- 1st Place — Data Science, Techfest
- 2nd Place — IoT, Techfest
- 2nd Place — Space Tech, Group Techfest
- Innovation Award — FLL UAE, Dubai Regional
- 2nd Place — Math Expo, "Math & Me"
- 3rd Place — Shot Put, Annual Athletic Meet
- Model United Nations
- IHSMUN 2025 — FIA · Verbal Commendation
- Novara MUN 2026 — UNSC · Verbal Commendation
- IHS UNSummit 2026 — FIA · Verbal Commendation + Best Resolution
Credentials
Certificates
- Jan 2026
Environmental Short Course — 4 ASDAN credits
ASDAN
- 2025–2026
Innovation Award — Winner
FIRST LEGO League UAE (UNEARTHED)
- 2025–2026
Certificate of Participation — Challenge: Dubai Regional
FIRST LEGO League UAE (UNEARTHED)
- 2025–2026
Certificate of Participation — Robotics & Coding @IHS, after school program
The Indian High School, Dubai
- Nov 2025
Certificate of Merit — Third position, Shot Put (Grade 7)
The Indian High School, Dubai · Annual Athletic Meet 2025
- Oct 2025
IHSMUN 2025 — Certificate of Participation
The Indian High School, Dubai
- May 2025
Certificate of Participation — Future UAE Exhibition
The Indian High School, Dubai
- May 2025
Certificate of Merit — 1st Position, Data Science pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2025
Certificate of Merit — 2nd Position, IoT pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2025
Certificate of Participation — Digiquizz pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- Nov 2024
Certificate of Appreciation — SMILE and SHINE Tech Sphere
The Indian High School, Dubai
- Oct 2024
Certificate of Appreciation — Skill Up initiative
The Indian High School, Oud Metha, Dubai
- Sep 2024
Certificate of Participation — SST Exhibition: UAE Legacy, Progress and Destiny
The Indian High School, Dubai
- May 2024
Certificate of Participation — Second prize, Math Expo “Math & Me”
The Indian High School, Dubai
- May 2024
Certificate of Appreciation — 2nd Position, Space Tech pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2024
Certificate of Participation — Coding pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2024
Certificate of Participation — Data Science pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2024
Certificate of Participation — Design pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- May 2024
Certificate of Appreciation — 2nd Position, Space Tech pathway
The Indian High School, Dubai · Group Techfest
- Jan 2024
Certificate of Participation — Republic Day celebrations
The Indian High School, Dubai
- 2022–2023
Certificate of Participation — Robotics with mBot @IHS, after school program
The Indian High School, Dubai
Certificate of Participation — Creative and Innovative Model / Experiment
The Indian High School, Dubai
Skills
Tools and Capabilities
AI
- Generative AI
- AI APIs
- AI applications
- AI assistants
- AI integrations
Software
- Python
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- React
- Flutter
- Tkinter
Computer Vision
- OpenCV
- MediaPipe
- Motion detection
- Gesture recognition
Robotics
- Robotics
- Sensors
- Hardware integration
- Engineering competitions
Product
- Product design
- Systems thinking
- Rapid prototyping
- Problem solving
Competition
- Techfest
- FLL
- F1 in Schools / STEM Racing
- MUN
- Exhibitions
Approach
How I Work
Systems Over Features
I like building connected systems that solve a complete problem instead of isolated features.
Ship First, Improve Always
A working product gives me something real to learn from. I build, test, iterate, and improve.
Real Problems First
The best projects start with a problem worth solving.