SUPERVISOR COMMENTS: “Has done a tremendous job managing…projects such that the clients are continually pleased and complimentary of his work and he continues to secure follow-on efforts.” * “Excellent technical knowledge in many areas of robotics and engineering. [H]is expertise is sought after by many others at the Institute.” * "He has a unique ability to talk about complex technology in an understandable and digestible way.” * “Very creative engineer and reliable project manager with a strong work ethic. Well-balanced combination of theoretical and practical abilities.” * “Easily approachable and always willing to help. Works very effectively with other engineers or developers to tackle complex problems.” / OVERVIEW: Managed internal and external projects and tasks with cumulative budgets exceeding $1M/year for the past five years * Over ten years of experience managing a wide variety of projects ranging from a one-week $2,000 project to several multi-year (>$1M) dollar projects * Collaborated with a Research Analyst to conceptualize and create the innovative and specialized Ranger System (a high-precision, ground-facing, camera-based localization system) * Led the successful creation of multiple autonomous vehicles * Clients have included: Automotive OEMs, Automotive Tier 1 Suppliers, Material Handling Equipment Manufacturers, Small businesses, Research Institutes, Government and Military Agencies, International Corporations (Japan, Europe) / TECHNICAL AREAS: Autonomy Systems Architecture, Camera Calibration, Data Visualization, Driver Development, HD Lane Mapping, Image Registration, Image Matching, Visual Odometry, Lidar Calibration, Lidar Mapping, Lidar Object Detection, Lidar Registration, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Machine Vision, Map Optimization, Model Fitting, Object Avoidance, Path Finding, Route Planning, Sensor Fusion, Speed Control, Stereo Image Processing, Signal Processing, Robotic Mechanisms, Risk and Reliability (Fault Trees)