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Rochester, New York, United States

Firmware Development:• Bring-up of a custom carrier board for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin - devicetree, Linux kernel, device driver modification, basic hardware testing.Software Development:• Python application with tkinter GUI, logging, configuration files - to run on a Windows-based test fixture. Responsible for GUI and test equipment/test procedure programming interface.• Internal Python API for test equipment control using serial, VXI, and HID communication.

Rochester, New York, United States

Provided continued support and improvements for projects started during prior co-op.

Rochester, New York, United States

Firmware Development:• Experience with Nordic Semiconductor Microchips (nRF 5340, 7002, 52480, 21540)• Zephyr RTOS (C, Devicetree for code compilation)• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)• Wi-Fi• Wired Serial Communications (UART, I2C, CAN)Software Development:• Constructed a text-based Python application for testing BLE and Wi-Fi-enabled embedded devicesMicrocontroller Hardware Testing:• Oscilloscope to verify signal generation• Digilent Digital Discovery to test UART, SPI, and GPIO functionalityProject-Related:• Created documentation and diagrams for firmware and software design• Assembled an explorative document detailing the hardware a client expressed interest in, and the level of effort required to utilize it, which partially informed a project's statement of work• Delivered a live demonstration of an embedded BLE and Wi-Fi solution for a prospective client• Used Microsoft Office's tools for collaboration and Git for code control

Skaneateles, New York, United States

Software Development:• Developed Python software to drive multiple Linux-based automated test fixtures for prototype devices• Established software functionality for systems incorporating image processing via optical character recognition, robotics, serial communication, simple pneumatics, and intuitive user interfacesTesting and Test Fixtures:• Improved multiple test processes through experimentation with available materials• Executed manual test protocols and standard operating procedures for devices under testProject-Related:• Created digital resources including extensive code documentation, technical reports to higher-ups, and mandatory software validation documents• Used SAP for document control and Microsoft Office

Rochester, New York, United States

Roles:• Cash register• Frying food for grill and on-demand orders• Preparing subs and sandwiches to order• Closing

Saugerties, New York, United States

Provided a 10-week public program to educate local grade school students on basic concepts in programing, 3D modeling, robotics, and engineering.• Supervised and instructed elementary school students in STEM activities• Collaborated with other counselors and staff to plan weekly lessons around the educational materials provided