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Developed ROS packages to control a fully autonomous RC Car, including perception, navigation, and locomotion to aid in teaching and demonstrating these concepts.Worked one on one with students to improve understanding of high-level topics such as optimization, path planning (A*, Dynamic Window, RRT*, Behavior Based), and locomotion.Created relevant and intriguing labs and homework focused on implementing engineering problems in software.

• Developed Matlab scripts to optimize laboratory processes and data analysis of BLDC sensor data.• Verified and modified communication protocols and control systems schemes between Matlab/Simulink models and LabVIEW VIs.• Collaborated with engineers and technicians to produce actuator testing procedures for multiple systems based on client narratives.• Formulated analytical relationships for gear train and ball screw interactions (thermal and tribological) to improve upon current thrust vector control models.• Led study to reduce steady state error of FOC actuator system without significantly reducing gain and phase margin.

• Communicated with field engineers to improve design and development work flow. • Applied both international and state codes as well as communicated directly with code officials to create reliable systems. • Redesigned projects iteratively to satisfy customer requests in coordination with cooperating architecture firm. • Created as-builts and post-construction design modifications. • Generated 3D architectural models to improve design development efficiency.