Work Experience 

Summary: This role focuses on deploying and integrating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in live warehouse environments, bridging robotics deployment, systems integration, and customer operations to enable reliable and scalable automation.

• Large-Scale SLAM & Localization: Executed SLAM mapping for massive fulfillment centers exceeding 700,000 sq. ft., utilizing LiDAR and IMU sensor fusion to maintain stable localization with $<2$cm drift over extended operational cycles.

• Motion Tuning & Optimization: Calibrated and optimized PID/MPC-based motion parameters for AMR/AGV systems, reducing path-deviation errors by 15% and ensuring reliable navigation in high-traffic environments.

• Data-Driven Hardware Iteration: Collected sensor noise and motor thermal data to provide "voice of the customer" feedback, directly leading to a hardware revision of sensor mounting brackets that reduced vibration interference by 30%.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolved complex Tier-2 hardware-software conflicts and authored technical SOPs that reduced Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by 25%.

Summary: Focused on the development and evaluation of autonomous driving algorithms, utilizing advanced simulation environments to conduct performance testing and data collection as part of a Master’s concentration in Robotics and Control.

• Scientific Process Optimization (DOE): Designed and executed a 3-factor Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize machining parameters, resulting in a 12% improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY) and identifying critical factor interactions.

• Automation & Control Systems: Engineered and implemented PLC-based monitoring and torque controls using Allen-Bradley systems, which boosted Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 5% and reduced manual error.

• Autonomous Systems Research: Conducted high-fidelity research on autonomous vehicles using the CARLA Simulator and Unreal Engine, replicating advanced driving algorithms to evaluate performance across diverse scenarios.

Summary: This role focused on manufacturing optimization, quality control, and Lean implementation for high-volume production, driving improved OEE, FPY, and cost reduction.

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Utilized 8D and Fishbone methodologies to eliminate recurring defects, successfully reducing weekly operational downtime by 200+ minutes.

• Industrial Layout & Ergonomics: Revamped production flow in AutoCAD to implement Lean manufacturing cells, reducing operator travel and improving workstation efficiency through Lean principles.

• Quality Assurance & SPC: Established Statistical Process Control (SPC) sampling plans and validated CAPA implementations to maintain 100% compliance across product lines.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Streamlined supplier qualifications by instituting APQP and Gage R&R studies, reducing PPAP approval time by 25%.

Summary: Focused on reliability engineering and continuous improvement for high-power electric locomotives, combining predictive maintenance with shop-floor standardization.

• Predictive Maintenance & Analysis: Applied advanced vibration and SPC analysis on traction motor data to detect early defect signatures, allowing maintenance teams to intervene 24 hours sooner and prevent major downtime.

• Industrial Fixture Redesign: Executed a Gemba-driven fixture redesign for bogie press operations, achieving a 22% increase in press efficiency and reducing operator movement by 18%.

• System Reliability & Standards: Standardized inspection and preventive maintenance plans to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and ensure audit readiness.

• Traceability & Compliance: Prepared comprehensive CAPA reports and data packs for Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), strengthening root-cause traceability and compliance.

Summary: Managed association finances and spearheaded large-scale technical and cultural events, demonstrating financial management, leadership, and operational efficiency.

• • Financial & Operational Efficiency: Executed financial strategies and streamlined treasury operations that reduced the overall event budget by 10%, leading to improved resource allocation.

  • Leadership & Event Execution: Led the national-level 'Tech Talk' competition and coordinated campus events like Caliber 2K21, managing logistics for over 200 participants.