Resume
CS Major at Colorado School of Mines, focused on Robotics and Intelligent Systems. Passionate maker and innovator. FRC 2468
Awards and Honors
2023 Colorado School of Mines AlgoBowl 1st place
HackMIT 2022 IBM Sustainability Challenge 1st prize
2023 GoGoAir C-MAPP Scholar
2022 Spectrum C-MAPP Scholar
Eagle Scout
Experience
Stratom
Robotics Software Engineer
May 2024 - Current
- Developed Mermaid Analysis tool (Merm-An) to automatically generate system architecture diagrams from source code with commit hook.
- Developed RTOS abstraction layers to allow embedded controller to be compiled for Linux with FreeRTOS as well as for target.
- Developed architecture for new embedded controller to replace NI CRio for automonous vehicles.
- Wrote safety code to preemptively detect and prevent self collisions for trolley-cascade forklift on autonomous vehicle. (LabVIEW, simulation, collision detection)
- Added GPS waypoint initialization to auto-docking procedure for Autonomous 60K-Loader. (Flutter, ROS2, C++, Behavior Trees)
- Wrote robot diagnostic health monitor in ROS2 (C++) that interfaces with an Android application (Flutter) for quick and easy debugging and health monitoring.
Trimble
Software Engineering/Robotics Intern
May 2023 - December 2023
- Developed complete multi-platform application using C/python/Docker for peripheral configuration and flashing, including SmartMicro Radars, Ethernet Cameras, and Ouster Lidars.
- Designed and constructed complete electrical twin of our autonomous vehicle for use in bench testing and validation. Ran training course for testing team.
Osaro
Mechatronics/Robotics Intern
May 2022 - August 2022
- Using Solidworks and Arduino, designed and prototyped a special purpose scanner/buffer/orientation control system for glasses cases in an automated warehouse setting.
- Using Solidworks, SLS, and FDM printing, designed and manufactured modification to auto bagging systems, allowing them to integrate directly with an automated cell.
- Using VBA, developed a tool that fully automates the creation of low-poly-high-fidelity collision meshes for an entire robot cell from native CAD files. Previously 20+ hrs/modification. Used VHCAD, integrates with OpenRave model using Jinja files.
Mines Formula SAE
IT and CAD Lead | Treasurer | Throttle by Wire Project Lead
August 2021 - August 2023
- Wrote filter for analog sensor in Arduino, improving reliability for the sensor 25x.
- Developed and manufactured electronic safety interlock from scratch as PCB.
- Trained team members to use KiCad to develop their own PCBs.
Unaliwear
Engineering Technician | Outsource Manufacturing Liaison - Fulltime
April 2021 - August 2021
- Developed a complete new product (CAD, prototyping, focus groups, testing, manufacturing).
- Managed transition to a new primary supplier for metal watch parts.
- Oversaw the testing and validation of samples from new manufacturing facilities.
- Worked with an external AI team to test a new version of our fall detection algorithm.
- Coordinated outsourced materials research in China for the development of new components.
Iris Automation
LabVIEW Software Developer - Fulltime
March 2021 - April 2021
- Cleaned and optimized 3rd party LabVIEW automation code used in EV Automotive manufacturing.
- Recovered corrupted documentation using Linux tools.
Unaliwear
Engineering Technician | Administration - Fulltime
May 2020 - December 2020
- Improved testing speed by 3x using automated bard functionality test in embedded C++.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with existing and new manufacturers.
- Developed a custom too to aid in an arthritic population’s use of our product.
- Identified issue and deployed custom injection moulded solution in collaboration with our manufacturers in China.
- Developed an automated firmware test suite using C++, SQL, and advanced Makefiles.
- Identified issue and developed an automated test to filter out a 10% failure rate in the final product, saving thousands in lost product and labour.
- Developed a laser engraving console using Python 3 and custom G-Code.
NASA
Engineering Intern
June 2020 - September 2020
- Led the design of a moon-shot battery screening system, directing the work of 13 interns.
- Used OnShape to design an autonomous system to screen lithium-ion cells.
- Evaluated contractor industrial standards for the LTV as part of the Artemis Mission.
Westlake FIRST Robotics Challenge Team (FRC 2468)
Programming Team Lead | Pitching Team Lead | Pit Team | Drive Team
August 2018 - June 2020
- Lead development of robot code, including autonomous action and vision systems. Lead a team of around 10 members across grade levels.
- Won 4/7 tournaments in 2019 and 1/1 tournaments in 2020 (~50 teams at each tournament)
- Planed and delivered presentations to 20 global leaders in the Austin area, including Intel, National Instruments, Microchip, Charles Schwab, ARM, and Cirrus Logic.
- Brought in $58,025 for our program over 6 months, as well as fostering additional sponsorship opportunities for years to come.
Education
Expected 2024 - B.S. Computer Science with a focus in Robotics and Automation - Colorado School of Mines
Skills and Expertise
General
Agile (Kanban, Scrum, Jira, Confluence)
Leadership
Communication
Time Management
Computer Science
Linux
C
Python
C++
Embedded C
Docker
LabVIEW
Rust
ROS / ROS 2
Mechanical Engineering
Solidworks (CSWA)
OnShape
Electrical Engineering
PCB EDA (KiCad, Altium)
Soldering (3mm SMD, THT)