Work
Experience
2022 - Present
ZoomLab - Masters Research
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Prototyped a wireless mechatronic end effector for manufacturing assembly tasks using ESP32/C++
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Programmed a ROS based manipulation package leveraging tactile and vibrational feedback using Python
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Trained an audio contact classification model for part connection tasks with 95% accuracy using Torch
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Designed PCB electronics for power distribution and motor controls using EasyEda
Summer 2023
Carnegie Robotics - Software Engineering Intern
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Programming control, perception, and learning systems for use in heavy field robotics.
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Implemented an intuitive gamepad controller interface for a 6-DOF hydraulic boom.
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Used computer vision methods and Detectron2 to build a fiducial-free object detection and localization system.
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Configured a training and deployment system for LLMs using HuggingFace and TRL libraries.
Summer 2022
Ekso Bionics - Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Prototyping and Improving exoskeleton technologies for use in rehab and injury prevention.
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Designed ergonomic harnessing for the exoskeleton using 3D printed elastomers and soft goods.
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Integrated pressure sensors with padding prototypes to quantify device comfort.
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Visualized pressure readings with user video to clearly display pressure data to soft goods team.
2021 - 2022
MoonRanger - Undergraduate Research
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Developed highly engineered flight hardware for a moon rover launching in partnership with NASA.
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Produced detailed GD&T engineering drawings for outsourced and in-house manufacturing.
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Conducted rigorous adhesive selection testing, considering strength, thermal, and workability.
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Created the RASS, a configurable stand used for rover assembly, shipping, and lander integration.
2021 - 2022
Buggspray - Undergraduate Research
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Used Solidworks to design an actuated chassis with rocker suspension for an agricultural field robot.
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Modeled FEA on chassis components and assembly to design for safety and reliability in the field.
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Fabricating complex parts using 3-axis CNC milling and Solidworks CAM.
Summer 2021
Supernova Hunters- UMN Astronomy
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Programmed a convolutional neural net using Python/Tensorflow to filter false supernovae detections from telescope data
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Expanded training data scope to improve machine classifier performance by 30%
Education
2023-2024
Carnegie Mellon University | Master’s of Science in Robotics
Pursuing a research focused masters degree in robotics. Undetermined graduate thesis in dexterous manipulation with ZoomLab.
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Relevant Coursework: Math Fundamentals of Robotics, Mechanics of Manipulation, Medical Robots, Robot Learning, SLAM, Computer Systems
2019-2023
Carnegie Mellon Unviersity | B.S. Mechanical Engineering Minor in Robotics
Mechanical Engineering with a large emphasis on mechatronics/robotics.
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Relevant Coursework: Stress Analysis, Product Design, Computer Vision, Mechatronics, Mobile Robot Algorithms, Fundamentals of Control
Skills
& Expertise
Software:
(Languages) Python, C++, MATLAB, C, (Packages) Detectron2, Torch, ROS, ARK, HuggingFace, Mujoco
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Mechanical:
CAD (Solidworks), CNC Machining, FEA (Solidworks CAM/ANSYS), 3D Printing, Composites
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Electrical:
Arduino, STM Cube, ESP32, EasyEDA, Soldering, Protoboard