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Moline, Il, Us

• Develops feature level embedded software for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) on ExactEmerge / MaxEmerge planters, using C and MATLAB Simulink MBSD environment• Debugs software and controller networks using analysis tools such as CANalyzer and Wireshark• Validates software in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and machine testing

Pasadena, Ca, Us

• Assisted with developing control process and algorithms for the projectile-based deployment of the Transient H2O Reconnaissance (TH2OR) instrument for Mars subsurface sounding to detect liquid water• Interfaced a FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) to a Xilinx Virtex-7• Developed DAC/ADC processes using a proprietary C++ API

Kingsville, Tx, Us

• Participated in a regional multidisciplinary research program to advance the understanding of sustainable water use in South Texas.• Researched and designed a model for a future Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) installation in the South Texas region for monitoring water availability, quality, and demand. • Developed a mock website for stakeholders to visualize and manage the WSN.

Kingsville, Tx, Us

• Helped in the development of a model for a Carbon Nanotube field effect transistor.• Main roles were writing program modules to solve the electrostatic and deploy the Fortran code through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Stampede2 supercomputer• Designed and maintained university website detailing a new research initiative to increase naval awareness among future STEM professionals• Collaborated with two other undergraduates using the GitHub version control tool• Implemented new project management techniques with a diverse group of colleagues with the collaboration of nearby Naval Air Stations and Naval Research Laboratory

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

• Learned about commercial industrial automation products and applications• Assisted Engineer with troubleshooting, replacing, and upgrading existing systems• Helped sales team with identifying customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth• Performed technical/product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts• Coordinated with customers to design and provide upgrade to systems• Traveled to project sites to preform start-up, integration, and training services

Corpus Christi, Texas, Us

• Provided tutorial assistance in mathematics courses i.e. Algebra through Differential Equations• Additionally, tutored C++ and MATLAB, digital logic, circuits I, and Inorganic chemistry I• The tutoring facility received around 800 to 900 students per week

Washington, Dc, Us

• Designed a hypothetical version of the 2020 Mars rover using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software to include important components, e.g. chassis, power supply, robotic arm, and scientific instruments.• Worked in a team and tasked with designing and developing a robotic rover to traverse simulated Martian terrain, and retrieve regolith samples at the Johnson Space Center • Chosen as Chief Engineer for assigned team • Served as technical lead and coordinated rover design and development • Ensured software engineers coordinated with design engineers and that all interfaces were understood.

Corpus Christi, Tx, Us

• Provided academic support via tutorial assistance • Served as a positive role model for students • Encouraged high academic achievement

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechatronics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science