Professionally

Executive Summary

2 years leading ML development for government remote sensing contract
MS from UCSD in Intelligent Systems, Robotics and Controls with focus on Robotics System Design
4 years of R&D experience in using IMU MEMS for wearable inertial motion capture systems
3 years of experience in software solutions for sensing, estimation, and ML in languages such as C++ and Python
2 years internship experience in hardware design for industrial data acquisition solutions
UCSD research experience on RL in mobile robots (IROS 2022 accepted)

Motivation

Being aware of the constantly changing nature of the contemporary world, I have decided to pursue an education path that makes it possible to follow the newest discoveries of science. I have always desired to become an architect of solutions that leverage technology to increase the efficiency and provide a deeper understanding of important ecosystems. I believe that intelligent embedded systems, my current area of focus, is currently at the core of improvement of workflows that fuel growth in virtually all areas of life.

My Projects

Industry - Machine Learning

During my time at Terrascope, I bridged the gap between raw satellite data and real-world solutions. I headed up projects where we turned satellite imagery into valuable insights using machine learning – helping governments and businesses make smarter decisions about properties and land use. Beyond the technical side of building and fine-tuning our ML models, I managed client relationships and made sure our solutions actually solved their problems. I also revamped our geospatial workflow, making it both more precise and efficient.

Data-Efficient Remote Sensing Pipeline

Industry - Hardware

With almost 2 years of internship experience at the San Diego based data acquisition company ACCES I/O Products, Inc. I’ve grown cognizant of standards used in the DAQ industry, learned about solutions available on the market and about the technologies that are currently being developed in order to increase the precision of measurements even further. At work, apart from learning about the intricacies of DAQ systems and challenges that medium-sized businesses are facing, I also became friends with professional engineers in the field and got to hear about their work firsthand.

PCIe(x1 Lane)-mPCIe Adapter - F1 type

mPCIe Card Carrier Board for 104 Express Product Demo

Use of USB in Embedded Systems Market Whitepaper

Independent

Modern technology often allows us to rethink what’s possible. Taking this idea further and capitalizing on the opportunities provided by studying in one of the most technologically advanced regions in the world, I’ve been working with people from various backgrounds to deliver products that explore this notion of novelty. I’m a huge believer in project based learning not only because it helps to solidify and practically apply knowledge, but also because of the ability to meet and learn from people of different perspectives and skillsets.

COBEY Motion - Next Generation Motion Capture System

Self-Hosted Portfolio Website

FiVent - DIY Medical Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients

Printed Houses - Mobile Construction 3D Printer Design

Graduate Coursework

The research led by faculty of MAE and ECE departments I got to see during lab tours was fascinating, however, I have decided to apply for the comprehensive exam path of Master’s degree in Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Controls because I’m interested in learning about the whole extent of knowledge this program has to offer and I want to focus on the further development of my projects. The reason why I chose this particular program to apply to is that I knew that in order to fully understand the scope of modern engineering projects, I have to become familiar with every part of the process, from how the physical quantities in sensors are measured to how to cleverly model the data in the computer.

My hope, however, is not to only receive the education I need but also to become a part of the student body of the ISRC program and be able to offer a new perspective, creative ideas, and support for others. Staying at UCSD for graduate school will allow me to continue to collaborate with Project in the Box on their mission to promote project-based learning and teach skills directly applicable in the industry.

Reinforcement Learning in Robotics with Unitree A1

Inertial Motion Unit (IMU) Rate Table

UWB IoT Concert Bracelet Event Management System

Undergraduate Coursework

Like most people, I am dependent on engineering marvels of the world in my everyday life. Understanding how they function, rather than just taking for granted what they do, is an utmost thrilling experience that got me into engineering. An even more interesting aspect of this investigation is what constitutes a good design. It’s an art that comes after achieving mastery over the technological aspect of the product.

I wanted to be a part of this unique environment of creators, where discoveries can be transferred to the benefit of society and where you can focus on comprehensive engineering fundamentals, enhanced by real-world design and research. That’s why I did my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Robotics. It offered the most extensive curriculum that involved the design of entire systems consisting of hardware, software, and electronics.