WHO I AM
The notion of combining software and physical systems is incredibly powerful. By taking abstract ideas, adding structure and logic, and writing code, you can create computer software to do any number of tasks. By adding physical components, like actuators and sensors, and running the code on an embedded microcontroller you can take those abstract ideas and transform them into very real and very powerful physical actions. In the simplest terms a robot is a manifestation or extension of its creator’s intent.
I feel that my experiences and education, thus far, have led me to this overlap point between cyber and physical systems. I have the knowledge, drive, and passion to do great things in this area. I've always loved programming, but I want to do more. I want to straddle the line between hardware and software and utilize both to achieve great feats of engineering. GearsnGizmos
PROJECTS
Hands-on Experience
UPenn Capstone: Week 6
Project Date: AUG 2016
Running Time: 0:31
The project goal was to develop an autonomous mobile robotic platform that featured an embedded Linux device running ROS, a motor controller, an IMU, and a camera. With April Tag measurements and a known map, the rover must be able to successfully localize, plan a path, navigate that path, and maintain an up-to-date pose estimate, all autonomously.
Robotic Guide Platform
Project Date: 2015
Running Time: 1:28 min
Robotic Guide Platform for the visually impaired. Uses bluetooth beacon signal as a wireless leash to maintain proper distance. Wall following was done using an ultrasonic sensor and PID algorithm to maintain distance from the wall.
ROV Platform
Project Date: 2014
Running Time: 3:06 min
Testing the ROV platform. Piloting to and grasping a small cylinder submerged in water. The ROV was designed and built for a senior design project at Florida International University in Miami, FL.
SKILLS
Areas of Expertise
Hardware
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Mills
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Lathes
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3D printing
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Band Saw
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Grinders
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Shears
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Drill Press
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Soldering
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Embedded Controllers
Software
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MATLAB
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Simulink
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Labview
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SolidWorks
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Visual Studio
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PSpice
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ANSYS
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MS Office
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ROS
Programming
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C
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C++
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Objective C
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Python
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Matlab
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Swift
CV