• Developed various hardware and electrical systems for autonomous, heavy-lift VTOL aerial platform• Created avionics carrier board that integrated flight subsystems• Wrote firmware for auxiliary vehicle functionality control and diagnostics• Designed and assembled MIL-spec vehicle wiring harness• Assisted in flight operations at home and during field testing; participated in training exercises

The Redbird Robotics team is comprised of engineering students from the University of Louisville and competes in the yearly International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC).As a co-captain and project manager, I worked to ensure that all teams are on track to complete their assigned tasks and aid them with my knowledge when needed.I also led the development on the aerial robot's computational platform -- the NVIDIA Jetson TX2. This involves the combination of our localization, flight logic, flight electronics, simulation, and more to ensure that our robot is capable of completing its mission. We achieved 2nd place at the North American venue during our first appearance at the IARC in July of 2017.Summary of tasks and projects:• Led development of aerial robot based on Pixhawk and PX4 flight stack• Developed algorithms that utilized computer vision and sensor fusion to perform active localization and navigation of autonomous multi-rotor• Utilized the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 platform and ROS for overall system architecture• Implemented object detection based on custom HAAR and LBP cascades using OpenCV• Trained students in non-engineering skills such as web design and development, solderingMore information about Redbird Robotics can be found at http://redbirdrobotics.org/.

I worked on a team of engineers to lead the electrical and software development of a fully autonomous multi-rotor system tasked with deployment from a high-powered rocket at a 1300 ft. altitude and detection of ground targets followed by an upright landing.We won 1st place in the 2017 NASA Student Launch competition out of over fifty national collegiate teams.Completed projects summary:• Led implementation of electrical systems for multi-rotor• Coordinated with mechanical engineers to ensure successful system integration• Created full technical documentation detailing all aspects of relevant systems• Worked with Robot Operating System (ROS) to establish communication between system electronics• Developed robust flight logic written in Python 2.7• Worked on a team to develop an onboard electrical safety system that monitored for unsafe flight conditions and subsequently disabled flight systems and deployed a backup parachute• Designed PCBs in Eagle CADMore information about the project can be found at http://rivercityrocketry.org/.

I worked as an Electrical Engineering Co-op performing various duties ranging anywhere from software development to PCB design/assembly.Completed projects summary:• Utilized the ARM Cortex M7 platform to create a secure product programming system ◦ System encryption used AES-128 ◦ Developed in embedded C ◦ Created supporting Python-based GUI tools• Developed a custom, RF-based tool capable of identification of company products ◦ Created hardware and software ◦ Utilized CRC-8 for data error-detection• Created a full debugging suite (hardware and software) for use on secure microcontrollers• Created PCB test fixtures to aid in communication with fully assembled electronic devices

My responsibilities included administering sports broadcasts, creating on-air advertisements, presenting hourly news, interacting with the public during remote broadcasts, and other general operations of the station.