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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

- Developed and improved new and existing algorithms for robot path planning and optimization.- Selected, implemented, and tailored path planning and optimization algorithms from scientific papers to verify and prove their effectiveness for the system- Reduced robot decision making time by developing and applying new algorithms for package rejection and ordering- Developed tools for testing and verifying robot software, path planning, and decision making in simulation- Collaborated with other engineers across multiple disciplines to design and develop new features for improving robot performance and reliability

- Designed and implemented the control scheme for teleoperating a collaborative robot using a wearable motion capture system.- Developed forward and inverse kinematics for determining user arm position as well as control of the robot’s end-effector.- Utilized AprilTag ROS libraries for obstacle detection and scene characterization.- Developed and implemented algorithms for real-time obstacle avoidance and snap-to-object picking and placing.- Provided support to other researchers whose work built off of the teleoperation platform.

Arlington, Va, Us

- Developed and integrated software for determining viability of the DIMA hardware architecture in RF applications.- Modified and ran test scripts against missile embedded software to verify requirements and functionality.- Analyzed raw signal and messaging data to verify test script output.- Collaborated with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot hardware and test equipment.

Arlington, Va, Us

- Worked on a classified program within a sub-team of engineers to develop, troubleshoot, and maintain software on classified and unclassified systems.- Used real-world physics to analyze and verify software functionality.- Upgraded and debugged software to coincide with compiler upgrades.- Automated and streamlined repetitive tasks with Python and Bash scripting.- Upgraded and maintained existing scripts and code to work with new versions of COTS/FOSS products as they become available.

East Aurora, Ny, Us

- Ran and debugged test scripts for motor controllers designed for MDA US Systems’ robotic arm.- Utilized the Perl programming language to verify spacecraft software requirements as specified by the customer on an aggressive schedule.- Read and understood software documentation to test software requirements and update telemetry databases.- Collaborated with a team of software engineers and engineering interns to troubleshoot and debug the software to be sent to the customer as well as provided weekly status updates about the progress and setbacks of the current requirements being tested.

Tempe, Az, Us

- Organized a class assignment and schedule calendar using Google Sheets and Google Docs.- Compiled a list of engineering resources into a website for student use.- Created a user guide for easy updating and editing of the website.

Master Of Science - Ms, Robotics Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering (Robotics)