» Curriculum Vitae

Education
Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, in progress
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Minor, Technological Entrepreneurship
Academic Appointments
Pennsylvania State University
Graduate Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Graduate Lecturer, CMPSC203
Employment
iRobot Corporation
Firmware Engineer / Associate Electrical Engineer
Developed firmware for multiple hardware projects, various microcontroller brands, even across different product lines. Participated in failure review board, assessing third party design and firmware problems. Designed hardware solutions and improved firmware process, increasing productivity internally, as well as improving response times and quality assurance. Initiated a firmware library system for code reuse and modularization. Reviewed and updated most firmware processes and standards. On top of new development, debugged failing legacy firmware and upgraded and ported embedded systems to meet new customer requirements.
Pollak Engineered Products, A Stoneridge Company
Electrical Design Engineer
In charge of design, production and implementation of embedded systems. Developed custom microcontroller-based solutions for various internal and external applications. Led system development team from hardware to firmware to software user-interface. Lead electrical engineer responsible for one of group's major projects, communicated daily with customer and provided on-site support.
Our House East, Restaurant and Pub
Assistant Manager
Responsible for nightly management duties, staff supervision, liquor inventory, cash management, customer experience.
Awards and Activities
  • Undergraduate Independent Research Grant, Northeastern University, 2008-09
    Sensor Mote Design and Protocol Implementation
    Advisor: Dr. Stefano Basagni
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  • Member, American Mensa
Affiliations
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Student Member
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Student Member