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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.
• 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.
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• 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.

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
• 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
• Conducted FEA testing on fingers to ensure structural integrity of skeleton design while air compressors are operating

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