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Who am I?

Hi, my name is Luis, I'm a computer engineering student from Brazil.
I really enjoy programming, for me is kinda like magic, the closest to it.
My favorite language is by far C, I think it's intuitive and fun to program in it, especially due to its powerful simplicity. However, I also program in Python, JavaScript, some C++ (for college homework and stuff) and Java, although, I'd say Java is also another one that I learned mostly for curiosity and college projects.
I love working with GUI projects, both in C and Python, and have started to implement them in most of my projects, but I'm also an avid script writer on Linux, which has been my OS since 2013, usually going between Pop_OS and other distros, but mainly Pop_OS for Nvidia related issues.
I'm also married to an amazing wife with whom I share the most wonderful moments of my days, and also three beautiful dogs for good measure!

How important is a sponsor for me?

Currently, I have two projects that require more of my time and attention:

  • SMT Automatic Key Generator
  • Zeit AI Video Editor

These are both complex projects that demand a lot of time and research, which I don't have due to having to work odd jobs to support myself. Being a mature university student, with little family support due to being older is very taxing to the time and effort I have available to put in the work I need to achieve the goals I have.
Your support is paramount in my journey to fulfill my dream of being an engineer, and I'll always be grateful for any help I can get!

What am I working on?

SMT for Automated Reverse Engineering Framework

SMT Automatic Key Generator, which applies the Satisfiability Modulo Theory to automate the process of binary analysis and reverse engineering. This is a scientific research project at Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil.

What is already working...

  • Disassembly of ELF and PE32 files
  • Translation into OPENREIL
  • GUI (needs improvements)

Repo: SMT Automatic Key Generator

What's currently on the works...

  • Integrating translated binary instructions into z3 expressions
  • Fine-tuning the algorithm to automatically find satisfiable conditions
  • GUI improvements such as labels, dimensions, scaling, appearance

Zeit - AI Video Editor

This is a website where a user can upload a video to be automatically edited, subtitled, trimmed, and exported in their desired resolution. The demographic we're targetting is that of long-form video creators who can't afford an editor or time to edit themselves. Our goal is to provide a great, fast, and secure service, and enable more people to create the content they want to make.

Repo: Zeit Ai Video Editor

What's already working...

  • Most of the frontend, including forms to upload a video with URL
  • Script to trim the video with various settings for length
  • Automatically downloads the final video for the user
  • Login with google account

What needs more work...

  • Finishing the fronted, which means, descriptions, pricing, logos, titles...
  • Database for user accounts
  • Integrating AI for analyzing metadata
  • Generative AI for title, description and tags
  • Automatic subtitles
  • User account dashboard
  • Payment system
@luisdonin

As a university student with limited family support, I am stretched thin between work, studies, and these intricate projects. Your sponsorship would be invaluable, providing the financial stability necessary for me to dedicate more time to research, development, and refining the user experience of these projects. Your support is not just an investment in my dream of becoming an engineer but also a contribution to innovative research and creating tools that can empower content creators. I'm immensely grateful for any assistance you can provide on this journey.

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