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SPG- Designed and implemented efficient online estimation pipeline to fit a surface from 3D point cloud data using Python- Evaluated error sensitivity of various fitting algorithms and system parameters- Integrated online estimator into MATLAB/Simulink environment enabling full-stack closed-loop simulation

- Conducted research using probabilistic graphical models to mitigate occupancy classification errors resulting from noisy sensor readings. Published in IEEE/MTS Global OCEANS 2020- Developed modular C++ vehicle simulation testbed to compare performance of occupancy classification models in support of research- Augmented C++ autonomy system for extended lifetime large-diameter autonomous underwater research vehicle- Formulated a kinematically-informed A* variant to generate more natural curvature constrained path planning- Implemented improved obstacle management data structure to organize related sensor detections, time-out expired readings and ameliorate unreliability- Created graphical interface to visualize logged data and analyze autonomous functionality as a means to accelerate path planning development iterations- Authored technical report investigating communication standards and messaging models to enable transfer of control between cross-domain unmanned systems- Conducted preliminary research using theorem proving environment Coq to formalize semantics for behaviour trees as a means of verification and validation of emergent autonomous behavior- Spearheaded conceptualization of fiber-optic device for Navy test range defense, submitted as winning team entry to Hack the Range hackathon

- Co-invented small underwater sensor for large-area open ocean submarine detection, patent pending. Prototyped concept with 3D printed materials- Performed MATLAB analysis of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces during aerial deployment of a small sensor- Created Java Monte Carlo simulation to investigate constrained aerial sensor deployment patterns and analyze impact of ocean currents- Implemented Linden Scripting Language scripts to visualize flight trajectories in the Navy's Virtual Worlds framework

- Hired, trained, scheduled and audited 40+ staff. Generated and enforced policies for 1000+ members- Led monthly staff meetings to collaborate on improvements to work space usage and training curriculum, acquire feedback and disseminate policy changes- Taught training workshops to members in 3D-printing, laser cutting, woodworking, and metalworking

- Edited and verified maintenance manuals by assembling and dissembling robots- Verified and cross referenced parts lists for military robots using SolidWorks- Utilized various design tools to improve maintenance guides for military robots