Innate is building a new type of battery for stationary energy storage focused on low-cost, scalability, and reliability.

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Designed experiments applying ultrasound to lithium ion batteries.Researched and implemented new hardware components and techniques.Built data collection and analysis software architecture.Developed more robust and repeatable data collection methods.

Built data infrastructure for automating collection and analysis of large volumes of battery testing data.Designed cycling protocols for evaluating battery performance versus a range of metrics.Researched battery current collectors and proposed methods for mitigating degradation.

•Designed a robotic arm system used for manufacturing of 3D batteries applied by air brush•Researched and prototyped a novel, low cost battery cell using the Zinc Bromine chemistry.

•Worked with actuating and controlling brakes, throttle and steering on a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. •Using C/C++ and the existing car actuator systems, successfully implemented a custom algorithm for a drive-by-wire system on the vehicle.

•Utilizing Python, PHP and HTML, created a custom application with the ability to monitor the usage of video conferencing systems throughout the laboratory. •Collected valuable data to analyze long term trends and consult for future purchases.