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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Remote

- Developed new Spatial Computing applications on state-of-the-art mixed reality device that has engaged users through experiences that captivated their senses.- Worked with producers, creatives, artists and QA to demonstrate concepts with a production-level intent.- Used Jira, Confluence, Slack and Zoom to collaborate with engineers, designers, and managers across the organization in order to align vision and resolve impasses.- Created custom game feature plugins for fast iteration, to extend functionality and integrate with Meta technologies.- Troubleshooted technical issues directly with the prototype device's system engineers.- App has been well received by top level executives of leading technology companies via continuous integration and delivery, live presentations and demos.- Coordinated development through source control including Git, P4, Jira and Confluence.- Peer reviewed code with Agile sprints and daily builds and tests.- Prototyping work is ongoing.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Ships several gamified software experiences each year. I am often in the lead programming role.- Principal software architect using Unreal Engine for the Nifty’s Matrix Avatar Program. Procedurally generated 1 million unique 3D ray traced characters in two incarnations with artistic direction by Warner Bros.- Delivered to Sony an interactive holographic experience to their movie-quality standards.- Developed in UE an interactive 3D exploration of drone defense systems, utilizing both pixel streaming and touch screens.- Shipped Unity experiences for Augmented Reality tennis and golfing exhibitions with prizes, and also Virtual Reality sterile clear room training. Included software generated shareable videos of the users.- Provided technical leadership for a small team of remote developers.- Worked closely with designers, artists, sales and other developers to implement, support, and improve bespoke software applications for various customers.- Reviewed completed engineering tasks in collaboration with management, software architects and the development team.- Worked with company directors to promote customer relations, including traveling for face-to-face on-site support.- Used daily communication tools like Slack, Asana, Zoom and Google Meet.

Farmington Hills, M

- Designed, programmed and shipped to Steam a racing game using Unreal blueprints and C++.- Modified the Unreal Engine in C++ to enable realistic interaction between tires and complex terrain.- My custom race AI bots will adjust their throttle and steering based on a racing line, predicting hairpin turns to perform power slides.- AI bots will employ strategies to avoid or impede opponents, including using power-ups.- Setup game modes and player controllers to seamlessly support daily iteration by artists, marketing and external vendors, culminating in almost completely automated packaging for software deployment.- Deployed to PlayFab's scalable cloud-based on-demand servers for reliable multiplayer gaming.- Implemented a secure microtransaction system with Steam purchases and PlayFab's databases.- Unity and Unreal prototype software platforms: Fasetech RacingCUBE robotic motion platform, VR / AR / XR apps on PC (Quest and Oculus Rift), iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices.- Managed a team of developers with services like Jira and Discord.

Troy, Michigan

Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies with software made in Unity.- Met with internal and external customers to identify their company's needs.- Wrote and reviewed software requirements with stakeholders in USA and Europe.- Worked within OEM PLM systems and processes.- Communicated priorities between internal and external software teams using Agile method and tools like Jira.- Optimized software performance for Android and Windows apps.- Personally developed prototype software with Unity, Visual Studio (C#) and Thingworx that was designed to impress, including-- Collecting data from physical systems with automated analysis for management (Internet of Things).-- Simulating electric vehicles for predicting performance on a test track with realistic geometry, lighting and materials.-- Presenting in Germany a marketing and sharing app based on the concept of virtual automotive conferences in Augmented Reality.-- Using Creo, Blender and FreeCAD to make a pipeline to convert automotive 3D models for use in Unity.-- Applying Unity's UI and animation engine to make a fully 3D and interactive training system, resulting in a hands-free heads-up display on smart glasses worn by operators assembling automotive manufacturing equipment.- Left company after completing all contracts.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

- Presented new concepts using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).- Programmed and used Unity, C#, Vuforia, ARCore and DAQRI.- Organized and distributed project information in Confluence.- Managed suppliers to deliver advanced vision system prototypes.- Performed testing and delivered results to production stakeholders.- Supported budgeting and timing estimates for new projects.

Plymouth, Michigan

- Research focused in autonomous vehicle control systems.- Collaborated with research teams in Europe and Korea to overcome hurdles to a fully autonomous system (Level 4).- Architected concepts with new technologies including cameras, LIDAR and radar.- Created simulation for modeling vehicle to infrastructure communication and automatic image processing annotation with PreScan and Matlab.- Investigated and procured software and project management tools for the team.- Developed team workflow with input from engineers and management.- Led machine learning reviews with other research engineers.- Made budget and timing plans for future development of situational awareness and drive-by-wire control projects.- Supported Functional Safety development regarding ISO 26262 and emerging federal guidelines. - Traveled to Korea for engineering and cultural training.- Attended the Autonomous Vehicle Symposium (AVS) to search for potential development partners.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

- International team lead for autonomous driving vehicle development.- Interviewed by MIT Technology Review while showing automated freeway driving at AVS2015 (http://www.technologyreview.com/news/539841/one-camera-is-all-this-self-driving-car-needs/)- Designed and demonstrated a automated driving simulator at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 and 2016.- Programmed the Traffic Jam Assist and Highway Pilot features shown at Autonomous Vehicle Symposium 2014 and CES 2016.- Used Matlab Simulink to create the control system with optical mono-camera as principle sensor input.- Invented Monte-Carlo inspired system for automatically determining optimal calibrations.- Verified system accuracy using GPS and IMU ground truth systems.- Successfully demoed advanced engineering projects to major automotive companies.

Livonia, Michigan

- Acted as a Controls Engineer for the Driver Assist Systems – Radar systems products.- Researched sensors, communications and power systems.- Developed control algorithms and validation plans to ensure products meet all the system requirements.- Coordinated activities between the North American OEM customers and the TRW global product teams.- Performed in-vehicle calibration, software development and validation data collection.- Used real world test results to improve the performance and accuracy of model algorithms.- Left the company to perform hands-on research and development of camera systems.

Troy, Michigan

- Joined the Advanced Projects Team to support TAREC and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) with the development of a 10 ton hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV), the Autonomous Platform Demonstrator (APD).- Used MATLAB simulations to solve issues with high voltage DC to DC conversion.- Attended the evaluation at Fort Bliss in 2008 of an autonomous robotic platform with mesh network radios.- Participated in the BAE/MIT Robotics Conference in Boston.- Attended the demonstration of the MO-ATV manned/unmanned robotic vehicle developed by BAE Global Combat Systems in the United Kingdom.- Created test documentation for verification of requirements at college and government test facilities.- Left company due to lack of work.

- Contracted for five months as a Servo Motor Controller (SMC) system integration engineer for the Future Combat System (FCS) Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) program, the Army’s light armored vehicle modernization initiative.- Analyzed software algorithms and hardware using tools such as MATLAB and Simulink to determine root cause and solution to vital problems, including torque and velocity proportional-integral loops, brake control, resolver feedback, and motor temperature feedback.- Responsible for, and used daily, two high voltage test benches including equipment and test materials.- Created and reviewed technical documents and lab reports as part of team approval processes.- Studied rotating transformation, space vector control and resolver demodulation for practical applications.