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Boston, Ma, Us

North Reading, Ma, Us

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

• Leading team of 23 graduate and undergraduate students implementing SAE level 2 autonomous features on a 2019 Chevy Blazer as part of the Department of Energy's EcoCAR Mobility Challenge.• System architect of automation system including perception network, vehicle controller, human machine interface, and V2X connected system.• Developing Adaptive Cruise Control feature with IMM filter sensor fusion algorithm and state space integral controller.• Utilizing industry tools: Mobileye camera, Bosch radar, ROS, and MATLAB Automated Driving Toolbox.• Recruited and trained 19 students over 2 years. Including software development, control theory, and sensor fusion.• Interfacing regularly with 10+ corporate and government sponsors to debug components and complete deliverables.• Integrating real time data visualization tools for faster tuning of controllers and validation of perception system.• Writing Masters Thesis on design and implementation of automation system for SAE Level 2 features.

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

• ECE 3077 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineering.• Responsibilities included grading, holding weekly office hours, and occasionally covering lecture.

• Led development of Atlanta based startup’s 2nd product.• Filed provisional and utility patent, conducted market research, and analyzed existing products on the market and IP.• Developed control algorithm to regulate humidity level in a crib a fixed distance from the machine using multiple sensors.• Designed Solidworks CAD model, KiCAD PCB schematic, and wrote C code for Atmel SAMD21 embedded MCU.• Fabricated 3D-printed MVP with custom PCB and firmware and outfitted a room with sensors for validation.• Supported launch of nasal aspirator and led development of cost-engineered second-generation version.• Conducted over 15 non-conformance investigations for medical devices in accordance with FDA guidelines.• Maintaining Design History File through integration of alternate electrical components due to global chip shortage.

Santa Clara, California, Us

• Worked with team to design, build, and program a humanoid robotic arm to demo capabilities of Intel’s Edison board. • Designed arm in Solidworks, assembly of over 80 elements, and manufactured 3D printed components. • Wrote motion planning algorithms in Python to control digital servos in 6 degree of freedom arm.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering - Robotics Minor