Autonomous Research Software Co-Op (June 2022 - December 2022)

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth, MN

• Supported the imaging and perception team on their work towards creating certifiable autonomous flight technologies, including:

○  Researched state-of-the-art event camera dense optical flow algorithms and implemented on Nvidia Jetson.

○  Developed an AR-display ROS2 node using feature points and image transformations.

○  Integral member of the team during flight test campaigns, including camera/lens calibration, hardware integration, and data acquisition.

Test Engineer (July 2017 - August 2020)

TEAM Industries

Bagley, MN

A major OEM supplier in the off-road powersports industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of transmissions, differentials and CVTs/clutches. 

• Test engineer charged with the test development, characterization, and validation of most in-house R & D projects.

○ Cradle-to-grave: test planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, data analysis, and conclusions/recommendations.

○ Including advanced transmission systems such as traction fluid drives and automotive-type transmissions.

• Wide range of disciplines relating to off road vehicle power transmission, including mechanical, hydraulic, NVH, and electrical systems.

○ Both in-vehicle, and bench testing.

• Use of automated scripting to wrangle data into actionable visualizations and regression models.

• Brainstormed and implemented safety policies as a member of the company's safety committee (Fall 2017 to August 2020).

Lab Assistant (Jan 2015 - May 2015)

T. E. Murphy Engine Research Lab, University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

The University of Minnesota's premiere internal combustion engine research laboratory. 

• Assisted scientists and graduate students with emissions and efficiency tests.

• Cleaned, aligned, and calibrated a laser gas analyzer (LGA).

• General lab help, such as mounting components on test cells and maintaining lab cleanliness.

Engineering Intern (May 2014 - August 2014)

Quick-Attach LLC

Fosston, MN

Rapidly becomming a major player in the skid-steer attachment industry, with over 100 models all designed and manufactured in-house.

• Tested, analyzed, and repaired prototype skid-steer hydraulic attachments.

• Designed, sourced parts, and built a needed welding fixture and movable equipment stands.

• Aided industrial engineers in lean manufacturing implementation.

Education

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

Graduate:

M.S. Robotics

Fall 2020 - Spring/Summer 2023

GPA: 3.67

Emphasis in Computer Vision and Self-Supervised Learning

Undergraduate:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Operations Management Minor

Fall 2013 - Spring 2017

Study Abroad: NTNU, Trondheim, Norway (2015-2016 Academic Year)

Relevant Professional Skills

• Programming: 

○ CV, ML, and AI algorithm implementations from scratch in Python.

○ Pytorch and Torchvision for unsupervised image clustering

○ MatLab

○ Control system simulation in Simulink.

○ Automated data processing and visualization in R.

○ Simple C++ for microcontrollers, and camera control with ROS2.

• Data Acquisition Systems: DeweSoft, Siemens Test.Lab, and LMS Pimento.

• Languages: Fluent Spanish & Intermediate Norwegian (EU level C1).

• Certifications: FE/EIT Mechanical, Emergency Medical Technician ("EMT-B").

• Deckhand on Great Lakes freighter M/V James R. Barker (August 2021).