-Developed a new dataset called Multisensory Omnidirectional Long term Place recognition (M.O.L.P), comprising intensity and disparity images.-Developed a regularized sparse convex optimization algorithm to extract distinct features to identify previous visited locations for the purpose of long term place recognition. Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1704.05215.pdf

-Prepared calculations, schematic designs, layouts, reports, etc. for energy infrastructure projects involving oil, gas, LNG, CNG, and propane systems and equipment.-Contributed to teams that help clients meet the challenges of energy delivery system operation and development.-Analyzed reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to plan and design project.-Directed and supervised work of drafters, technicians, and subcontractors.-Became familiar with, and applied several Client standards for various industrial processes such as gas measurement, pressure regulation, facility arrangements, etc

-Sprayed a variety of powders on different substrate geometries for qualifying, research and development purposes-Investigated spray parameters (chamber temperature and pressure) for spraying new types of powders-Maintained and supported cold spray equipment and peripherals (Gas regulators, dust collectors, etc)-Quoted customers on spray runs taking into account powder costs, gas costs and engineering fees-Gained proficiency with Keyence PLC to diagnose and solve issues relating to controlling gas temperatures, pressures and flow-rates-Programmed Yaskawa Motoman robots to spray on complicated substrate geometries ensuring optimum spray quality-Visited customer sites for installation of cold spray equipment and trained onsite staff equipment service and safety protocols-Designed special low cost jigs and ‘masking’ solutions to spray various substrate geometries using -SolidWorks (CAD)-Attended thermal spray conferences to build upon knowledge of powders, nozzle designs and coating analysis

-Programmed motor controllers in LabVIEW for real time control of motor/actuator speed and direction using an x-box controller-Investigated object detection using data from real time image processing using a Microsoft Kinect to develop an autonomous robot-Lead a team of 8 engineers to develop the electronics of the robot (batteries, breakers, motor controllers, e-stops and wire selection)-Researched excavating mechanisms which could mine deep and collect very fine “Lunar Regolith”-Presented the electronics schematics and designs to a team of judges at NASA

-Developed the local hydraulic power supply unit on a ‘multi-purpose test rig’ used to characterize hydraulic components-Investigated the functionality of electro-hydraulic valves to control a variable displacement axial piston pump-Programmed the electro-hydraulic valve driver using LabVIEW to allow user desired control of pump outlet pressure/flow-rate-Successfully tested the control algorithm and pump dynamics by inputting step and ramp changes to pump outlet pressure/flow-rate

-Designed a product to increase efficiency and safety of disabled workers at Wabash Center Greenbush Industries (WCGI)-Conducted onsite surveys regarding customer requirements, existing solutions and problems regarding working conditions-Developed a product to allow easy assembly of ‘cap and vial’ (Contracted project by WCGI for disabled workers)-Lead the Recruitment team at the EPICS seminar for future group development