About
I'm a robotics engineer with a BS and MS in Robotics Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. My work spans real-time control, PLC and embedded systems, kinematics, and hardware validation — with a focus on turning research-stage systems into reliable, production-ready equipment.
At DEKA R&D I lead technical work across software, electrical, and mechanical teams on medical and automated manufacturing devices, from first prototype through FAT/SAT validation on production hardware.
Patents
I am a named inventor on three pending patents covering a breakthrough medical device developed at DEKA R&D.
Publications
My research was published at the IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft) 2023.
Experience
Robotics Engineer
- Designed, programmed, and built complex electromechanical systems with iterative hardware testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Developed and integrated real-time control systems, including motor control, sensor interfacing, and safety systems for medical and automated manufacturing devices.
- Provided technical leadership for cross-functional software, electrical, and mechanical teams, leading aggressive timelines for design and implementation of reliable manufacturing equipment.
- Engineered PLC and embedded control solutions; implemented dual feedback loops and inverse kinematics for precision motion control.
- Established FAT/SAT protocols and diagnostics for validation and reliability testing of robotic systems.
- Tested and debugged system behaviors on production hardware, improving system throughput by more than 80%.
Control Systems Engineering Intern
- Designed and tested subsystems for the Roxo autonomous delivery robot, including human-machine interfaces and environment-controlled validation testing.
- Created automated Bash test scripts to accelerate evaluation and data logging for sensor packages.
- Produced parts via 3D printing, sheet metal, and machining, iterating on cost/performance feedback.
Robotics Engineering Intern
- Modified and programmed an engraving machine into a CNC mill for rapid prototyping and part production.
- Managed a 3D printer fleet used for prototyping and manufacturing, optimizing workflows and quality control.
- Coordinated fabrication and vendor communication to ensure design intent and manufacturability.
Head Lab Assistant
- Facilitated and monitored lab equipment and inventory for undergraduate robotics laboratory classes.
- Assisted professors in teaching undergraduate robotics lab courses.
- Managed a team of ten paid student workers preparing an academic lab for student use.
Education
MS, Robotics Engineering
Coursework and concentrations:
BS, Robotics Engineering
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