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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Designed and trained a DDPG reinforcement learning algorithm agents and environment to implement Adaptive Cruise Control and Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control for a 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ.Led a team of nine members to efficiently meet critical vehicle testing deadlines and safety requirements.Implemented RTMaps wrapper to run code in real time on an embedded controller and allow reinforcement learning model to interface with a Simulink vehicle model.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Developed and tested Simulink models in a Model-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-loop environment, ensuring real-time simulation accuracy and reliability for system-level integration.Redesigned the requirements management and tracking system, streamlining workflow and improving the verification process, which resulted in enhanced testing efficiency.Integrated GitLab Pipeline and development tools into the team workflow, including issue tracking and milestone management, which significantly improved project tracking, collaboration, and communication.Trained new team members on the team's workflow, CAN communication protocols, and the use of Git and Simulink, ensuring a consistent onboarding experience and accelerating their contribution to the project.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Authored MATLAB scripts to assist with motor and architecture testing for a 2023 Electric Vehicle.Developed torque split algorithms to maximize power efficiency of a dual-motor vehicle.Implemented unit testing for specific systems within controls architecture using Simulink Test.

Collaborated with team members during high-pressure environments to maintain a clean and organized dining area during peak hours.Utilized problem solving skills to manage unpredictable busy periods, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining service quality.