Work Experience

Undergraduate Research
Dynamics and Control Systems Laboratory

I joined the Dynamics and Control Systems Laboratory at Georgia Tech as an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) in Fall 2024. The lab focuses on testing robotic perception and control systems in simulated space-like environments. My work spans robotics perception, control, state estimation, and hardware integration. Additionally, through DCSL, I have had the opportunity to teach and support incoming URAs.

Research Contributions
  • Multi-agent SLAM for satellite constellations: Developing collaborative SLAM software for satellite constellations.
    • Preparing a publication (targeting November).
  • Integration of a trajectory generation module into the SISIFOS open source photorealistic simulation tool.
Controls / Software:
  • Integrated a digital IMU into the COSMOS2 EKF (Extended Kalman Filter), achieving:
    • 5× faster sampling rate
    • 5× higher prediction frequency in the Kalman filter
  • Estimated IMU alignment using signal processing, rotational dynamics, and regression algorithms.
    • Experimental estimation of frame transformations from sensor data.
  • Assisting development of a robotic control system in the ROS2 framework.
Hardware / Firmware:
  • Diagnosed and fixed electrical errors on the COSMOS2 Robot
    • Fixed a power regulation PCB (Printed Circuit Board) utilizing a buck converter to supply power to a Raspberry Pi
    • Built firmware for a thruster control board that uses PWM to control solenoid thrusters.
    • Developed software to poll data from a digital IMU using a UART connection.
    • Diagnosed a communication error resulting from improperly matched I2C lines.
  • Designed and manufactured wiring harnesses to connect the Thruster Control Board to the Solenoid Control Boards.
  • Conducted pressurized tests of the COSMOS2 robot.
  • Debugged and repaired the COSMOS2 pneumatic flotation system.
SpaceX
Falcon Avionics Test Engineering Intern

I had the opportunity to work on the Falcon program as an Avionics Test Engineering Intern, where I contributed to the design, development, and debugging of avionics test systems. This experience deepened my interest in spacecraft navigation, sensing, and control, while also strengthening my skills in hardware/software integration and production-scale problem solving.

Key Contributions
  • Redundant IMU testing: Re-designed the test system for high-accuracy inertial measurement units (RIMU)
    • Streamlined power management and serial communication hardware, reducing system complexity and improving maintainability.
  • Software Development:
    • Built test system software to support redesigned hardware.
    • Created tools for nanosecond-level Ethernet latency testing.
    • Refactored thermal chamber control software, saving an estimated 350+ hours of lead/chamber time per year.
    • Improved firmware flashing workflows, cutting down engineering and debug time in production.
  • Resolved multiple production-blocking faults under tight deadlines.
  • Evaluated Ethernet hardware tests and identified potential improvements to reduce false failures in production.
  • Developed a portable testing system for root cause analysis, hardware development, and radiation testing.
  • Developed web tools for server provisioning and network switch setup.
  • Evaluated relational databases and recommended changes to improve trend analysis in production.
Tesla
Vehicle Software – Firmware Integration Intern – Steering Team
  • Conducted testing to evaluate the functionality of vehicle software and root cause bugs in development firmware.
  • Authored diagnostic instructions and developed software tools that enabled service technicians to efficiently diagnose and repair customer vehicles.
  • Collaborated to bring up a new HIL (Hardware In the Loop) table to test steering software integration.
  • Partnered with suppliers to deploy bug fixes and firmware improvements rapidly and effectively.
YJSP (Yellow Jacket Space Program)
Student Rocketry Team

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HyTech Racing (FSAE Electric Division)
Formula SAE Electric

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Supercapacitor Research
Energy Storage & Materials

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