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Kent, Wa, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Senior Advising Mentor (2020), Chief Engineer (2019), Robotic Arm Lead (2018) (4th in US/7th in World in the University Rover Challenge)· Ensured technical quality and integration of the 4 design branches (mechanical, electrical, software, science)· Improved perception using monocular depth and camera extrinsics to provide distance and heading to target while simultaneously increasing FOV in autonomy.· Transitioned team to 36V electrical system to support 360W Brushless DC motors for mobility system. · Introduced interface control documents (ICD) to drive effective design choices and streamline integration.· Utilized Siemens NX to design a 6DOF robotic arm capable of lifting 5kg, as well as typing on a keyboard. · Improved robotic arm by including integrated encoders for inverse kinematics control and reduced joint backlash by adding planetary gears into design.· Machined precision components using mill and lathe. Assembled composite structures with structural epoxy.· Created tech talks on topics like camera models and coordinate transforms to build up team knowledge base.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

· Developed and integrated encoder system to track vehicle steering angle for odometry and control purposes.· Designed and manufactured waterproof and vibration-resistant camera cases.· Integrated ultrasonic sensor information into HUD to improve robot driver experience and performance.· Improved steering system, eliminating heavy components and reducing cost of vehicle.· Manufactured and set up computational system for production run of vehicles.

Arlington, Va, Us

· Responsible for tasks such as new part introduction, new part drawing creation, component obsolescence management.· Interacted frequently with suppliers to obtain program critical information. · Managed non-standard military part, material and process approval requests.

Livonia, Mi, Us

· Interpreted and understood federal regulations to help ensure design met federal, customer, and internal requirements. Prepared timeline for vehicle testing. · Created document to track vehicle mass and center of gravity to ensure performance statistics and assist in vehicle suspension choices and location.· Assisted in determining vehicle build process and created drawings to show order of assembly. · Utilized Python to create a script that applies frequency domain filter, analyzes data, and returns a statistic.

Worked on improving the motion and dynamics of a NADS MiniSim driving simulator. The driving simulator had a motion base, but did not work with the current system. Used control theory and other measures to enable the motion base to have smooth movement as well as behave differently based on the driving conditions (highway or urban).

Livonia, Mi, Us

Analyzed and reviewed sensitive program specific documents to gain business experience. Learned how to manage programs and ensure completion of program milestones specific to a timeline. Worked closely with different departments and achieved a good sense of the product development process.

Aided students with the comprehension of difficult subjects and topics. Simplified complex problems and processes into understandable terms. My students were high schoolers that required help with math and science classes.

Learned the mechanics and electronics of heating and cooling systems, as well as safe and effective installation procedures.

Witnessed how the design process contributes to the manufacturing of tools and systems. Utilized CAD software to contribute to the company’s current project.

Master'S Degree, Robotics

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Engineering

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