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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotic systems, improving overall system reliability by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues in robotic systems, using a variety of tools and data to find root cause of issues, then working with the cross-functional team to resolve the issues.• Designed unit test plans and procedures to reduce the system defects and meet product specifications before customer use. Reduced the time needed for testing by creating and utilizing test fixtures, and automated software, resulting in a reduction in the number of defects found after the product was delivered to customers.• Developed design requirements for robots by conducting market research on customer needs and uses, and identified appropriate design metrics based on research.• Designed, developed, and tested an autonomous robotic payload system using Python, Embedded systems (MCU), and ROS2 for data collection for V360, and 3D model generation, resulting in a 3D model of a 360 degree video playback.• Developed automated unit tests to verify the accuracy and reliability of robotic systems, increasing the error detection rate by 95%, ensuring that the RESTful API and JSON communications operate to intended specifications.• Created an image processing pipeline implementing several image distortion and analyzation techniques to assess camera quality, resulting in optimized image capture for robotic applications.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Ensured that all electrical designs were up to code, such as MCCs, Conduit layout, Cable sizing, AC and DC Drives, by completing the electrical drawing design and quality assurance processes.• Conducted existing system upgrades and integration of newly developed technology, resulting in a reduction of downtime, improved system performance, and a more stable environment for the production of core products.• Conducted existing system upgrades and integration of newly developed technology, as well as improving customer service satisfaction by providing technical support in the field, resulting in a 50% increase in customer satisfaction over the previous year.• Managed customer-facing field service projects to ensure timely delivery of equipment and customer satisfaction, including overseeing on-location demo and installation, emergency servicing of equipment on-location, and ongoing vendor and customer communication.• Responsible for the electrical drawing design and quality assurance processes for 8 projects that required MCCs, Conduit layout, Panel Layout, Cable sizing, AC and DC Drives.•Developed 2 complex machines using Allen Bradley PLCs, focusing on both the human-machine interaction and the overall system logic, by working closely with the machine operators, and by using the PLC programming software called RSLogix 5000, and Studio 5000.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Lead New Product Development for 4 projects, managing software development, communications between systems, and electrical hardware design. • Led Software development efforts on multiple projects, For example, developed a pattern recognition algorithm using Realtime sensor data and feedback loop to maintain a consistent processing by developing algorithms and tools to track and maintain the system. Resulting in a patent being filed.• Improved the efficiency of the data analysis process for the design of a new product to 1/10 the original processing time by developing an algorithm to automatically analyze large amounts of data.• Developed, tested and implemented new products for an international automation company as a PLC Programmer (Ansi C) by collaborating with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and performing programming, testing, and documentation of new products related to automation.• Redesigned existing programs and systems; reduced software debugging time by 60% and decreased program runtime by 20%. .

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Analyzed and developed code for software patches to reduce the number of frequent errors and improve the overall functionality of the product using the Python programming language.• Designed and created a control circuit board using a stack design to reduce assembly time, reduce production cost, increase production, and improve quality assurance.• Led client technical support and setup/installations by providing technical support to clients and employees, and installing and configuring hardware, software, and robotics equipment.• Designed and established a scalable production of hardware unit by improving the design by reducing the number of parts and increasing the number of units that could be produced each day. Created a more streamline method of software installation reducing assembly and troubleshooting time by 82%.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Research and Development using machine learning and computer vision. Research into expanding current available data sets using cycle-gans to broaden our computer vision recognition capabilities

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Developed and implement a custom stepper motor driver board to decreasing the amount of parts needed to run the Linux based system controls.• Developed a 2-Dimensional Tracking system for precision of movement for a Robotics Engineering position. Implementing controls user interface and hardware controls through python.• Designed and implemented Realtime digital signal filter for Automated Farming System using hardware circuits that allowed for better communication across cable chain.• As the team lead, managed git repository, led weekly reports, and maintained gantt timelines, all the while supervising the team to ensure timely deliveries.

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Maintained and repaired the functionality of 3D printers, Vinyl printer, Drill Press and other tools, resulting in a decrease in student downtime and a decrease in the number of student support tickets.• Coached student project production, improved development of their plan by providing feedback and connecting students to resources that would help them develop their ideas and execute their projects. • As a Maker space mentor, oversaw the use of the facility and equipment by 300 students for 20 hours a week, ensuring a safe environment for all.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Instruct transfer students in class setting once weekly, meet with students one on one, review progress, and coach to ensure they are adjusting appropriately. Assist in course selection and class assignments.

Warminster, Pa

Developed advanced data analysis algorithm for curve fitting with graphical user interface, to improve troubleshooting of user’s complications. Administered troubleshooting, repair and production of various circuit boards. Performed quality assurance of parts, product packaging and distribution.

• Assured effective and efficient contractor monitoring, construction plans interpretation and material testing on construction projects.• Review the project plans, contract documents as well as general reference documents to ensure direct specific knowledge of daily project assignment.• Monitor progress and quality of operations on the project and advise the inspector-in-charge of job progress.• File orderly and complete daily inspection reports.• Responsible for correct and accurate measurements and calculations of pay quantities.• Responsibilities included performing inspection of roadway construction, bituminous pavement repair; pipe installation; subgrade and subbase; concrete curb; concrete sidewalk; sewer, storm drainage, and performed quality control testing.

Langhorne,Pa

• Inspected and sorted large quantities of defected Listerine bottles• Tracked defects leading to assembly line adjustments

Bachelor'S Degree

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