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Education


2022-2024
MS, Electrical & Computer Engineering | University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
2018-2022
BS, Electrical Engineering | University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Minor, Computer Science | University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)

Experience


DSP Engineer | BlackSignal Technologies
January 2024-Present
  • Signal detection using deep learning on neuromorphic chips
Embedded Engineering Intern | Lutron Electronics
June 2022-August 2022
  • Developed solution for adding wireless capabilities to a sensor device
  • Developed driver code for an ultrasonic sensor system
  • Integrated the drivers with an existing algorithmic codebase
  • Set up wireless communication with the sensor device
  • Performed timing analysis on device running on RTOS to ensure solution was viable
Applied Machine Learning Teaching Assistant | University of Florida
August 2022-December 2022
  • Demonstrated practical machine learning knowledge for students
DSP Lead | UF Audio Engineer Society
June 2022-Present
  • Developed workshops around DSP concepts, in both simulaton and hardware implementation
Student Lab Assistant | Powell Family Structures & Material Laboratory
June 2021-September 2021
  • Repaired, tested, and maintained components for high-power Flow Field Modulator (FFM)
  • Operated test equipment such as Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (BLWT) and High Air Flow Pressure Loading Actuator (HAPLA)

Projects


Bartleby Audio - Embedded audio platform

  • Ongoing open source embedded audio platform for STM32 family of microcontrollers that allows users to link audio effects together in a simple and efficient manner

“Theremania” - Theremin Vocoder

  • Worked with partner to design, implement, and test voice-to-theremin vocoder
  • Implemented pitch detection, ADC driver, SPI driver, and MIDI protocol on FPGA
  • Developed electronic circuity including power supply, pre-amps, and RF theremin circuit

Skills


General

  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Agile workflow
  • Self-learning
  • Applied math (stochastics, optimization, matrix methods)
  • Lab skills (soldering, benchtop testing, etc.)

Software

  • Linux OS
  • Git
  • Jira
  • Docker
  • Sklearn, Pandas, PyTorch, and TensorFlow
  • Vivado
  • Quartus
  • Altium

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • C/C++
  • VHDL
  • Assembly (AVR, MIPS, ARM)