Lead Engineer

• May 2023 - Present

Graduate Research Associate

• Aug 2021 - May 2023

- Integrations expert on the Robotic Operating System (ROS) for manufacturing technologies - Thesis research on motion planning pipelines for 6-axis robotic arms using existing software packages - Advancing research on autonomous tool path generation techniques through industry projects - Developing open-source ‘Applied Robotics with ROS’ course to teach robotic systems integration in an academic setting. To date, Adam has trained over 150 individuals through free course offerings. - Advising multiple industry projects on integration of existing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms into ROS - University representative to the ROS Industrial Consortium – North America - Campus advocate for ROS and open-source technologies Show less

Quality Engineering Intern

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

As a member of the newly formed Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Lab at CDME, I helped launch a new 1500-square-foot lab space into a ROS-Industrial development environment. Utilizing four industrial-scale robots, AIMS offers a unique blend of business and academia to develop applications for AI in manufacturing across military, aerospace, welding, and assembly specializations. - Mobilized resources to support DoD client’s robotic projects - Established procedures for ROS-based operation of in-lab automation and robotic hardware - Setup and maintain Linux network (workstations and servers) to support research projects utilizing ROS Show less

Flight Controls Intern

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

- Led positional accuracy analysis update for the 777X High Lift Function, Leading Edge performance analysis document (PAD) - Supported renegotiation of performance requirements to standardize 777X Leading Edge position evaluation criteria - Led positional accuracy analysis update for the 777X High Lift Function, Leading Edge performance analysis document (PAD) - Supported renegotiation of performance requirements to standardize 777X Leading Edge position evaluation criteria

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

- Teach KEEN Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML) Engineering Fundamentals Course (ENGR 1182) as a student instructor - In 2018, contributed to development of the EML Course utilizing background in Entrepreneurship - Guide students through a customer driven design project to teach engineering and business validation - Teach KEEN Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML) Engineering Fundamentals Course (ENGR 1182) as a student instructor - In 2018, contributed to development of the EML Course utilizing background in Entrepreneurship - Guide students through a customer driven design project to teach engineering and business validation

Engineering Co-Op

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

- Developed and budgeted equipment to evaluate Ingress Protection (IPX5,6) for hermetically sealed resistors - Designed modular, load-bearing, sheet-metal structure to improve manufacturability of new product - Performed high power electrical design validation testing on neutral grounding resistors - Developed and budgeted equipment to evaluate Ingress Protection (IPX5,6) for hermetically sealed resistors - Designed modular, load-bearing, sheet-metal structure to improve manufacturability of new product - Performed high power electrical design validation testing on neutral grounding resistors

Technology CoOp

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

- Supported safety and performance testing on all microwave appliance pilot programs - Conducted comparative thermal analysis on new product design - Worked alongside Program Managers and Principle Design Engineers to gain experience in product development and launch - Coordinated prototypes of new microwave appliance components for implementation across all new production models - Supported safety and performance testing on all microwave appliance pilot programs - Conducted comparative thermal analysis on new product design - Worked alongside Program Managers and Principle Design Engineers to gain experience in product development and launch - Coordinated prototypes of new microwave appliance components for implementation across all new production models

Engineering CoOp

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

- Designed/Implemented semi-automatic mechanical honing device to reduce operator fatigue - Created a custom electrical system and installed mechatronic components to automate design - Managed $3000 project budget ($600/year saved in consumables) - Introduced alternative cutting process for aerospace grade Titanium panels (met customer specifications) - Designed/Implemented semi-automatic mechanical honing device to reduce operator fatigue - Created a custom electrical system and installed mechatronic components to automate design - Managed $3000 project budget ($600/year saved in consumables) - Introduced alternative cutting process for aerospace grade Titanium panels (met customer specifications)

Chief Of Staff

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

- Led a 12-member leadership council to oversee all activities for a 110-member program - Launched a Capstone Project Experience to enable students to demonstrate their entrepreneurial and innovative ideas on a public stage and reflect upon their impact - Led a 12-member leadership council to oversee all activities for a 110-member program - Launched a Capstone Project Experience to enable students to demonstrate their entrepreneurial and innovative ideas on a public stage and reflect upon their impact

Engineering CoOp

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

- Implemented process improvements for spray adhesive primer on aerospace applications for quality acceptance criteria and consistency assurance - Researched and developed process for deposition of Boron Nitride dispersion in Electroless Nickel coatings on Titanium base metals for potential revenue growth to company - Conducted capability analysis of etchant solutions on titanium for aerospace applications - Advanced Vacuum Department training to create a knowledge base for operators and new technicians to ensure decisions may be backed by technical knowledge and practical experience Show less

Engineering CoOp

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

- Supported the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Department; Including Cathodic Arc, Sputtering, Ion Plater metallic deposition systems - Developed Metallographic Specimen prep and examination process for microstructure analysis - Created and systematized training documents to detail critical, but infrequently, characterization tests This process was founded upon standards set out by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and the ASM International Society (formerly the American Society for Metals). Show less

Wright Scholar Research Assistant

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

As a contractor for the AFRL, I worked in the Sensors Directorate's Electro-Optic Components Branch (AFRL/RYDP) to experiment with thin film deposition and characterization technologies - specifically, sputtering - to examine the optical limiting properties and the surface profilometry. This research contributed to an applied research paper on the functionality of thin film coatings for a multi-layer optical structure designed to induce an optical band gap and serve as a passive optical limiter. Additionally, I was exposed to various programs such as Origin, MATLAB, and Lumerical to manipulate data for analysis and to simulate advanced physics' theories for educational purposes. Furthermore, upon completion of this program I communicated with program managers to further improve the program for future STEM-minded student's to explore research opportunities in the future. This experience enabled me to refer the Wright-Scholar Research program onto numerous underclassmen to help facilitate their own opportunities in exploring possible STEM interests. Show less