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Seattle, Washington, United States

• Specialized in real-time computer vision for hotspot detection on solar panels using thermal camera technology and a first principles approach. Developed efficient detection algorithms on Raspberry Pi 4 using C, significantly enhancing system performance and reliability for critical applications.• Designed and implemented an obstacle avoidance algorithm to enable autonomous robots to detect and navigate around objects in real time, improving safety and operational efficiency. •… Show more • Specialized in real-time computer vision for hotspot detection on solar panels using thermal camera technology and a first principles approach. Developed efficient detection algorithms on Raspberry Pi 4 using C, significantly enhancing system performance and reliability for critical applications.• Designed and implemented an obstacle avoidance algorithm to enable autonomous robots to detect and navigate around objects in real time, improving safety and operational efficiency. • Spearheaded the development of image annotation processes, converting annotations to JSON format for training object detection models with TensorFlow and PyTorch, enhancing model training efficiency and accuracy.• Developed a comprehensive analysis toolkit for evaluating object detection accuracy, which includes generating confusion matrices and monitoring CPU and memory usage to optimize system performance.• Created and deployed a semi-supervised learning system for real-time model training; the system annotates detected objects, generates JSON files automatically, and refines learning processes continuously.• Innovated machine learning solutions to improve autonomous driving and agricultural tasks, utilizing advanced imaging and data analysis to develop adaptive and robust machine learning models for diverse environments. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Segmentation of the part surface for imaging based on curvatures and accounting for camera hardware​• Automated pose planning and movement to each imaging waypoint• Optimization of image acquisition including both adaptive lighting and camera parameters• Data-driven sensing and reinspection to account for environmental disturbances• Unsupervised training to recognize “good” part with supervised training to classify defects

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Trained +30 students to 3D CAD design their own microfluidics device by AutoCAD and running the lab session.• Optimized laser cutter up to 250-micron meter and coached students how to use the laser cutter with different materials and thickness.• Demonstrated how to assemble each microfluidics layers and device testing microfluidics mixer design with two inlets and one outlet.• Guided students during the office hours and grading their homework.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Automated drug testing: A robotic platform for high-throughput, high-fidelity drug testing on human biopsies• Applied computer-vision to the robot-arm that accessed an object's coordinates and synchronized robot-arm coordinates and camera pixel coordinate system.• Accomplished detecting 10-micron meter objects by computer-vision algorithm and pick-up and place objects into 96 wall-plates by python coding.• Designed a competitive lab orbital shaker by PLA 3D printable parts with a… Show more • Automated drug testing: A robotic platform for high-throughput, high-fidelity drug testing on human biopsies• Applied computer-vision to the robot-arm that accessed an object's coordinates and synchronized robot-arm coordinates and camera pixel coordinate system.• Accomplished detecting 10-micron meter objects by computer-vision algorithm and pick-up and place objects into 96 wall-plates by python coding.• Designed a competitive lab orbital shaker by PLA 3D printable parts with a stepper motor that run by an IR-receiver with Arduino programming. Show less

Huntington, Ny

• Enhanced software skills and develop a technical background in cloud data management storage• Learned and applied fundamentals of supply chain, operational management, LEAN, and Six Sigma• Acquired communication between the manufacturer and customers for the supply chain management

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Designed 3 end-effector prototypes and participated in concept selection of design• Created 2 protypes and validated their performances against customer product requirements• Utilized SolidWorks to create a CAD model and 3D printed each of its components for finger skeletons and air compressors• Developed a finger with force sensors, air compressors and rotary encoders and used electrical wiring to attach it to an Arduino microcontroller• Conducted FEA testing on fingers… Show more • Designed 3 end-effector prototypes and participated in concept selection of design• Created 2 protypes and validated their performances against customer product requirements• Utilized SolidWorks to create a CAD model and 3D printed each of its components for finger skeletons and air compressors• Developed a finger with force sensors, air compressors and rotary encoders and used electrical wiring to attach it to an Arduino microcontroller• Conducted FEA testing on fingers to ensure structural integrity of skeleton design while air compressors are operating• Refined in creating and maintaining an 8-month GANTT chart to keep track of project deadlines and tasks completed Show less

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Participated in the Wheel and Suspension design team for a student-led organization that competes in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge• Researched optimal wheel dimensions, proper positioning of spokes, and rigid materials for assembly• Designed a 3D CAD model for rover wheels using SolidWorks and 3D printed them with ABS filament• Produced carbon fiber panels and used a lamination process to coat the ABS filament wheels for stiffness

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering