Robotics & Controls Engineer

M.S. Robotics, Georgia Tech · 4.0 GPA · Atlanta, GA

I build deployable robotic systems that solve real-world problems.

My work spans RL & controls, sensor fusion, middleware, and hardware design, backed by 4 years of robotics research and 2+ years in industry.

ROS2 & Multi-Robot RL & Controls Bipedal Locomotion Sim-to-Real

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Current Role Ground Control Robotics

Robotics Engineering Intern

May 2026 – Aug 2026 · Atlanta, GA

Building a snake-like inspection robot with RGB/thermal cameras for crawlspaces and industrial sites.

Migrating comms/controls to ROS2 to enable robot collaboration, sensor integration, and larger data streams.
Developing an Android-based controller for viewing on-board camera streams and adjusting gait parameters.
Developing building-mapping strategies from on-board cameras and LiDAR using Gaussian Splatting techniques.
Implementing RL policies in IsaacSim for autonomous exploration and traversal of unknown areas.

Ground Control Robotics snake-like inspection robot

Research Projects

Dynamic Mobility Lab (Dynamo)

Bipedal Locomotion & GRF Integration

July 2025 – Present

Training locomotion policies for the Unitree G1 humanoid using ground reaction force (GRF) and motion capture data to improve dynamic feasibility and sample efficiency.

Published a conference paper (IROS) on GRF influence in motion retargeting for humanoid trajectories.
Investigated the influence of GRF data on bipedal locomotion policies trained with motion-capture data and RL (BeyondMimic) pipelines.
Implementing policies in IsaacSim and MuJoCo for sim-to-sim and sim-to-real transfer on Unitree G1 hardware.
Metrics: ~10% higher sample efficiency, fewer retargeting artifacts, and stabler, dynamically feasible gaits.

Dynamo Lab Website Related Code

Georgia Tech Robotarium

ROS2 Backend Migration and Sensor Integration

May 2025 – May 2026

Migrated backend communication to ROS2 for synchronized tracking and multi-robot coordination; integrated additional sensors to support SLAM and controls research.

Migrated communication between ~20 robots and the server/tracking cameras to a ROS2 client, handling synchronized tracking, real-time pose streams, and multi-robot coordination.
Upgraded robot hardware and wrote MATLAB code adding distance sensors (SLAM) and IMUs to expand researchers' experimental toolset.
Improved reliability and bandwidth for large sensor data (e.g., cameras) and simplified sensor fusion.

Robotarium Website Robotarium GitHub

LIDAR Lab

Cassie Bipedal Terrain Classification

Aug 2024 – Present

Designed custom foot hardware and integrated multimodal sensors for terrain classification to inform control strategies and increase stability.

Designed and developed a foot in Fusion for a bipedal Cassie robot aimed at improving walking stability, slower walking gaits, and reduced actuation effort, leading to a longer lasting robot and more natural-looking movement.
Integrated tactile, IMU, and auditory sensors using C++ to control actuated tarsal segments on both sides of the foot.
Developing Python algorithm to leverage these additional signals for classification of the terrain being walked on, informing our control system of the terrain characteristics so it can tune its strategy for increased stability.
Authoring a journal paper describing design and test results.

LIDAR Lab Website Related Code

U of I Rehabilitation Robotics Lab

Thumb Rehabilitation Module

May 2020 – Sept 2020

Designed a robotic rehabilitation device prototype focused on thumb mobilization and user testing for stroke patients.

Designed and prototyped a multi-link thumb module using SolidWorks and 3D printing.
Collected force-sensor data and conducted FEA analysis to validate mechanical design and effectiveness.
Worked with DAQ, PLCs, and electric actuators; kept comprehensive procurement and test logs.

U of I Mechanical Agricultural Lab

Wheat Lodging Investigation

Nov 2017 – Dec 2019

Designed and built a wheat stalk strength measurement machine for field testing and data collection.

Designed and developed a machine to measure the strength of wheat stalks with the end goal of crossbreeding the stronger strains of wheat to create a crop that’s more resistant to inclement weather.
Integrated rotary encoders and force sensors to correlate higher force readings per meter with stronger stalks.
Developed data collection and GUI algorithms in C++ and Python to be able to easily use the machine in the field.
Collected field data on various wheat strains to analyze and found stronger breeds to be used in crossbreeding.

Industry and Work Experience

Georgia Tech

Graduate Teaching Assistant

May 2025 – Present

Teaching Assistant for graduate-level AI and Machine Learning courses.

Held office hours, wrote exams, and graded coursework for a graduate-level AI course covering search, game playing, constraint satisfaction, probability, and Bayes nets.
Performed the same duties for a graduate-level Machine Learning course covering supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning algorithms, pattern recognition through time, and planning under uncertainty

Campos EPC

Mechanical Engineer I

June 2023 – June 2024

Engineered and documented pipeline infrastructure and automation systems for utility clients.

Partner Engineering and Science Inc.

Project Engineer

May 2022 – Present

Assessment and reporting for large commercial buildings with focus on mechanical systems and building science.

Verified the conditions of building structures and mechanical systems in large commercial spaces to ensure the property buyer understands the scope of repair costs of structures and systems that were not properly maintained.
Prepared technical reports on findings with cost tables and photo logs to provide clients with engineering and regulatory recommendations for the next 12 years to guarantee optimal repair and upkeep of the property.
Researched building-science topics and implemented tight-deadline deliverables.

TerraClear Inc.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Nov 2021 – Mar 2022

Developed automated boulder removal systems combining drone perception and ground machinery.

Collaborated with a team of mechanical and software engineers towards automating the removal of boulders from farm fields using drone-mounted cameras and an outfitted skid steer, reducing manual labor costs for farmers.
Performed FEA and design optimizations reducing rock-picker weight by ~40%.
Rapidly prototyped using plasma cutting and welding experience and verified successful designs with field tests.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. in Robotics

May 2026

GPA: 4.0

Focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Controls, and Mechanics

Coursework: Robotics Research (ROS2), AI, ML, Deep Learning, Deep RL, Networked Control, Bio-mechatronics, Advanced Dynamics, Nonlinear Controls, Robotic Dynamics/Control, Advanced Mobile Robotics

University of Idaho

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

May 2021

GPA: 3.76

Minors in Math, Music, and German

Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP) founding member

Coursework: Robotics, Python, Controls Systems, Dynamic Modeling, Mechanical System Design, Electrical Circuits, Numerical Methods, Partial DiffEQ, Machine Component Design, Experimental Methods

Technical Arsenal

Languages & Tools

Python C++ MATLAB ROS2 IsaacSim MuJoCo PyTorch Gazebo NumPy Git Linux Bash

Robotics & AI

Navigation State Estimation Factor Graphs Kinematics Dynamics Controls Reinforcement Learning Computer Vision YOLO

Design & Manufacturing

SolidWorks Fusion AutoCAD FEA 3D Printing CNC Plasma Cutting Soldering Welding

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