Nathan Thomas
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Experience
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Environmental Lights
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Engineer
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Apr 2020 - Present
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San Diego State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher
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Aug 2017 - Present
Developed a parametric kinematic chain model and implemented a Python framework to calculate system dynamics based on chain parameters.Utilized kinematic chain model to optimize energy requirement of bipedal robot step routine by 20%.Generated 3D simulation of the motion using Robot Operating System that demonstrated stability andrepeatability of the step routine.
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Mechanical Engineer Course Instructor
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Developed and taught a special studies course emphasizing controller design for robotic manipulators.Designed a proportional derivative controller to ensure robotic manipulators converge to desired set points.Demonstrated simulation and testing procedures to ensure controllers will function as desired before implementing on hardware.
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Course Instructor
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
Prepared lesson plans for each week during the semester. Presented material to class in an engaging way.Developed labs to be conducted during class time that demonstrated applications of the course material.
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CHC Consulting, a Congruex Company
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Engineer 1
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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Etica Inc
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Greater San Diego Area
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Sales Intern / Customer Support
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2019
Assisted in developing software to migrate customer accounts between different hosting platforms. Software saved technicians over 1000 man hours during server wide migrations. Implemented version control system for company scripts. Assisted in developing software to migrate customer accounts between different hosting platforms. Software saved technicians over 1000 man hours during server wide migrations. Implemented version control system for company scripts.
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Education
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San Diego State University
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering