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Tremont, Il, Us

Engineering Manager responsible for the delivery of plant detection models for various farming applications.· Leading a team of five to proactively understand model performance and identify issues early. Developed an efficient pipeline for image collection, annotation, model analysis, and training to efficiently deliver customer value.· Developing a model training architecture to improve ingestion of new data, enhance data augmentation and enable seamless switching between different model architectures, resulting in a reduction in model latency while improving model accuracy.· Migrated annotation platforms and developed an annotation workflow to enhance data quality and seamlessly integrate third-party annotations.

Tremont, Il, Us

Engineering Manager with 6 direct reports, responsible for delivery of embedded software for over 20 devices. Including developing the embedded vision software architecture for running and deploying a variety of vision based real-time applications

Tremont, Il, Us

Software engineer focused on localization, computer vision algorithms, and defining software architecture for communication between multiple embedded Linux devices, and many bare-metal real-time devices.Software engineer for vision based row guidance consisting of an embedded steering controller, Embedded Linux Camera Module, and an embedded Linux QT display with camera live-streaming. • Created CAN abstraction library for all applications within the vision module using Socket CAN. • Developed ZMQ communication architecture between devices as well as between applications within a device • Developed an embedded QT display for product beta testing, which included designing the communication architecture for a framework that allows adjusting device settings and provides a live stream from the cameras. This system enabled real-time customer interaction, supporting feedback and iterative improvements. • Developed and deployed U-Net model for real-time crop detection, and significantly improved row tracking performance.• Developed localization library utilizing a Kalman Filter and kinematics to estimate known location of all sensors and controllers on a machine provided a single GPS location.• Developed an on machine RTK GPS logger using a U-Blox receiver and integrated data into the existing protobuf data definitions for A/B comparison of localization performance.• Feature improvements and bug fixes for bare-metal C programs, real-time C++ applications, and embedded QT GUI applications

Lead software engineer for precision farming controls software, data visualization software and guidance software. Responsible for software architecture, design decisions, code reviews, work estimations, and software integration.• Implemented a new GNSS guidance control system in C++ on an embedded Linux system which exceeded performance expectations. • Developed the software architecture, and requirements for an automatic climate control system. Maintained architecture role and led contract resources in developing software while dedicated to other projects.• Led effort to reduce total system CPU usage by 30% to guarantee real-time performance of various precision farming applications.• Identified opportunities to reduce software maintenance by generating software from system requirements. Ensuring proper documentation traceability, easier development, and reduction in errors• Utilized Matlab Simulink/Stateflow and Embedded Coder as well as TargetLink for code generation, and integrated generated code into a Linux environment, Autosar environment, and real-time OS.• Developed automated testing suit to perform automated integration and regression tests on precision farming software. Including automatic deployment, and analysis of results.

Irving, Texas, Us

Fulfilled a critical role leading projects associated with data acquisition systems, instrumentation and servo hydraulic test controls. Engaged in the support of Somat eDAQ and National Instruments instrumentation.• Develop transmission control software for automated clutch material testing and test control software for a lock up clutch seal test using Matlab Simulink with Embedded Coder.• Developed Matlab Simulink PID control model for National Instruments Veristand test stand.• Created test cycles, and configured PID control systems for many servo hydraulic controlled tests.• Reduced calibration costs 50% as a result of performing a statistical analysis on calibration data to support increasing calibration intervals.• Utilized Pro-E/Creo to design and procure calibration fixtures to expand in house calibration capabilities.• Managed a $600K test laboratory data acquisition and controls system upgrade. Developed a project plan with work break downs, designed data acquisition system configurations, and created standard operating procedures.• Continually innovated ad hoc solutions to meet engineering needs, meeting technical requirements while reducing expenditures.• Directed the implementation and support of technical issues impacting the LORD Microstrain wireless data acquisition system.

Irving, Texas, Us

Leveraged expertise in Dynasty to build dynamic models of multiple powertrains, and performed analysis to identify the root cause of field failures and develop corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences.• Created a model of the 785G Off-Highway Truck Powertrain and performed a Torsional Vibration Analysis to validate performance.

Irving, Texas, Us

Involved in all activities associated with testing for undercarriage products. Evaluated test data to draw conclusions and identify nonconformity with performance expectations. • Worked with design engineers to develop, schedule, and perform product testing. Analyzed and presented results.

Irving, Texas, Us

Problem solving and troubleshooting instrumentation issuesProject management of instrumentation and servo hydraulic controls for test builds

Master'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering