Collin Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

As Chief Engineer of Purdue National Defense Society (NDS), I define current needs in the national security domain based on current events and technological trends in order to create important defense innovations. I provide high-level project management to ensure proper project scope and deadlines, thus giving our members applicable experience for a future career in national security. Currently there are 5 project teams with 40+ members active, spanning from ISR drones and C-UAS systems to biotechnology and cybersecurity.I am also working across academia, government, and industry to form partnerships and enhance NDS' mission. Examples include technical project funding, academic research opportunities, technical mentorship, and sharing NDS' technical achievements.

Mclean, Va, Us

sUAS Development Project:Formulated technical system architectures of hardware components, connections, and data transfers for an intrusion detection system utilizing autonomous UAS.Developed gimballed-camera control algorithms in Python for dynamic, real-time UAS surveillance based on the users’ operational requirements.Integrated camera, communications, and image processing software into a deployable software system to allow for autonomous detection, tracking, and analytics of intrusions.Electronic Attack Project:Created C++ code to configure hardware registers based upon user inputs to output desired electronic attack (EA) techniques for a novel, low SWaP-C EA system.Debugged software and hardware, including a custom RF PCB, antennas, amplifiers, and RC switches, for unusual behavior and defects.Tested EA system against radar emulators and fielded radar systems once integrated with a variety of UxS.

Mclean, Va, Us

Enabled real-time data extraction and transmission from 3 COTS sensors via a Python program. Designed and documented system integration of sensors and communications onto unmanned aerial systems for widespread first responder and homeland security use.Devised a data visualization suite with 5+ visuals to display hazard analytics for 1000+ data points with Streamlit, reducing hazard response time and augmenting situational awareness. Suite includes interactive line charts, tables, maps, and an updating dashboard.Led product integration discussions with multimillion-dollar organizations and key project stakeholders.Recognized as 1 of the 9 most impactful intern-driven projects for Summer 2023, as a result I presented project work to leadership and peers at National Intern Day Expo.

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

Customized a specialized, low-powered, embedded camera solution to allow for the evaluation and testing of novel image processing and computer vision techniques. These techniques are designed for low-power and low data rate operations, such as in remote locations with satellite communications.

Mcconnellsburg, Pa, Us

Reverse engineering and developing automated testing software to improve worker efficiency and scope of vehicle testing. Utilizing Python to simulate CAN bus communication and J1939 protocol to automatically test sub-systems.

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

Assisted students with Python assignments during in-person office hours. Also hosted online office hours to offer 1-1 programming support to students. Graded Python assignments for correct content, comments, and descriptions. Used code similarity review tools to detect academic dishonesty.

Analyzed scholarly article word embeddings and vector representations using sklearn and Python. Created Naive-Bayes and SVM classifier pipelines using sklearn, achieving about 70% accuracy with the SVM classifier. Previously, utilized natural language processing and data cleaning techniques to 1400+ research abstracts and "tags". Calculated topic relationships between scholarly articles, then visualized the top 200 topic relationships using a Streamlit and Pyvis network, which is being used to aid data curation and relationship discovery from Purdue University Research Repository (PURR).

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

Analyze methodologies and structures of extracurricular clubs to improve the functionality and organization of Scope Consulting. Additionally, developed a merit-based points system and election model to enhance club participation and loyalty.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Teach and guide weekly lab section of 24 students, focused on the fundamentals of C programming. Grade student lab and homework assignments and provide feedback on best programming standards. Assist and teach students during evening office hours. Proctor midterm and final exams.

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

Utilized data analytics to optimize storage space and keeping inventory for a local business. The end result is a more effective use of storage space and less time being spent on inventory and supply chain management. Also conducted market research for inventory management software solutions.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Engineering

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