Experience

Urban Grid

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grid Innovation Engineer

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Data Analyst Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023



Georgia Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

  Machine Learning Specialization Machine Learning Specialization



CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vision Software Research Engineer

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  - Conducted research on advanced manufacturing techniques involving computer vision. - Developed, deployed, and evaluated process-study and defect-detection software applications. - Enhanced manufacturing methods, reduced waste, and improved processes. - Conducted research on advanced manufacturing techniques involving computer vision. - Developed, deployed, and evaluated process-study and defect-detection software applications. - Enhanced manufacturing methods, reduced waste, and improved processes.



HDT Global

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Controls/Software Engineer

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  - Lead Controls Engineer for project to bid on U.S. Army Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program. - Responsible for designing and developing Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software (C++). The VCU observes operator input and system state in order to maintain desired speed/heading. VCU also manages operation of primary battery and onboard diesel generator. - Utilized VCU RTOS to improve vehicle performance. - Provided advanced technical support for delivered units. - Lead Controls Engineer for project to bid on U.S. Army Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program. - Responsible for designing and developing Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software (C++). The VCU observes operator input and system state in order to maintain desired speed/heading. VCU also manages operation of primary battery and onboard diesel generator. - Utilized VCU RTOS to improve vehicle performance. - Provided advanced technical support for delivered units.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - May 2016

  + Master’s Thesis, “A Computer Vision Tool for Horticultural Research” - Developed software to collect visual plant data, apply image processes, and measure plant characteristics. - Enabled researchers to efficiently categorize genotypes and breed more resilient and fruitful plants. - Wrote software in C++, using OpenCV modules for edge detection, image segmentation, and machine learning. - Advanced stereo-camera rig prototype that collected visual and stereo images. + Vegetation Detection Research - Explored techniques for detecting dead vegetation using hyperspectral data; interpreted common hyperspectral data image formats. - Investigated several spectral indices common to geospatial imaging used for detection purposes. - Contributed to the design of a vision platform for an autonomous vehicle. + Mobile Hybrid Power Source Research - Supported the development of a hybrid power system, engineered to reduce fuel consumption and improve logistics for U.S. Marine Corp vehicles. - Developed embedded safety system to monitor DC/DC converter temperatures and system output power. - Explored control techniques for multiple power sources on a remote hybrid power system. + Advisor, Autonomous Base Platform for Agricultural Operation - Advised and guided sub-teams while managing team resources and schedules. Show less



Luna Innovations Incorporated

• Engineering intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Conducted static/fatigue testing on fiber optic strain gauges (FOSG). Designed, constructed demonstrations of FOSG applications for potential customers. Became experienced in MTS load frame operation, experimental design, sensitivity analysis. Conducted static/fatigue testing on fiber optic strain gauges (FOSG). Designed, constructed demonstrations of FOSG applications for potential customers. Became experienced in MTS load frame operation, experimental design, sensitivity analysis.