EDUCATION
MS Applied Science
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Graduated Dec 2012
3.50 GPA
BS Systems Engineering, Mechanical Systems (ABET Accredited)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Graduated May 2008
3.07 GPA
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES
Advanced Dynamics: State space equations for complex dynamic systems, translating force/mass/acceleration variables through multiple coordinate systems. Kinematics and calculus with MATLAB simulation/demonstration of models.
Transducers and Real Time Control: Inverse Z transform to calculate controllability and observability in the sampled time domain, data sampling and acquisition, and PID control tuning and design. Calculus with custom Linux software for testing robot motor response curves with PID control.
Machine Design: Gearing calculations, bearings, powertrain specifications, and fasteners. Lab with metal fabrication techniques (mill/lathe etc.)
Mechatronics: PID controllers, DC motors, potentiometers and encoders, servo motors, electrical, software, and mechanical elements of robotic design.
Electronic Circuits for Instrumentation: Signal amplification/conditioning techniques, analog data acquisition, circuit design and troubleshooting. Circuit design and testing of sensors in lab
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Unity3D Software Project: Civilization development simulation 3/2014-Current
Project goal is to create an isometric civilization development game in Unity3D engine using C#.
Current successes include modifying the Jump Point Search pathfinding algorithm for use in a hexagonal coordinate system, implementing ADAPT parameterized behavior tree AI, and hexagonal terrain generation/modification.
Master’s Project: MSL Based Microprocessor Device to Determine Identity and Relative Location for a Team of Mobile Robots 12/2012
The project goals were to create a real time relative location system for a team of robots, with at least 1Hz update frequency for 10+ robots, range of at least 5 ft, accuracy of at least 1”, and capable of running on a PIC18F4550 microprocessor.
I designed the external circuits, set up data acquisition, coded the prototype system with the dSPACE ds1104 microcontroller in C, designed a user interface, performed post processing and simulation with MATLAB, and wrote progress reports and a paper for my committee upon project completion.
The final result exceeded all requirements- the system would maintain a 5 Hz update frequency for 10+ robots, range of 7 ft, accuracy of .1”, and could be run on the PIC18f4550.
Systems Engineering Capstone Project: SAE Mini-Baja Competition, Illinois Spring 2008
The competition goals were to design and create an off road vehicle capable of withstanding a multiple hour race through a brutal course. Our team was allowed a 10hp Briggs and Stratton motor, a $5000 budget for design and manufacture, and required to compile a report justifying design decisions with regards to cost and possible production of the vehicle.
I was a drivetrain design engineer, performed all precision machining (±.005” parts), compiled a report on the drivetrain design and vehicle BOM, and taught basic machining and shop safety to other team members. Our team went on to compl...
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