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Andrew Torgesen Andrew Torgesen 665 N 100 E Apt. 7 Provo, UT 84606 661-210-5214 [email protected] EDUCATION Major: Mechanical Engineering Minors: Computer Science, Mathematics © 3.99 GPA © Full academic scholarship © Member of the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honors Society © Relevant coursework: © Control Systems Design © Mechatronics © Machine Design EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT BYU MAGICC Lab, Provo, UT, April 2017 - Present © Created a working simulation of a boat with first-order dynamics for simulating a multirotor landing © Helped develop an optimization routine for online calculation of camera frame offset parameters on a multirotor © Worked with the hardware on a multirotor for field testing of the camera offset optimization routine © Implemented a ground robot for the collection and conditioning of a computer vision dataset using ArUco tags for more accurate odometry estimation © Runs experiments testing different adaptive filter strategies for online optimization routines EXPERIENCE AUTOPILOT DEVELOPMENT TEAM BYU AUVSI Team, Provo, UT, September 2016 - June 2017 © Led a team of four in developing a custom ground station software in Python for interfacing with an unmanned fixed-wing aircraft © Designed and implemented an algorithm for smoothing waypoint-to-waypoint transitions in un- manned flight © Organized and delegated tasks for sub-teams involved in interfacing between computer vision, radio communication, and robotics software applications © Provided one-on-one training for several new team members on the basics of programming with ROS and controls-oriented design © Obtained extensive experience in programming microcontrollers and single-board computers with custom-built firmware ADDITIONAL SKILLS © Object-oriented programming in C++ for robotics and engineering simulations © Python scripting for web-based and engineering applications © Creating linearized models and control schemes for dynamic systems © Proficient in programming node architectures and simulations with Robot Operating System (ROS) and Gazebo © Extensive experience with the Linux operating system © Proficient in Solidworks and other CAD modeling software © Fluent in Spanish BENJAMIN J BARRETT, E.I.T. 2324 W Center St. Provo, UT 84601 | (801) 616 - 8268 | [email protected] EDUCATION Brigham Young M.S. Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Expected June 2018 University · Thesis on performing dam inspections using automated UAV method B.S. Civil Engineering Dec 2016 · Overall GPA 3.89 WORK EXPERIENCES USBR & USGS NSF-Sponsored Graduate Research Intern Jan 2018-Current · Test & implement automated UAV-based dam & infrastructure inspections · Investigate use of alternate sensors for infrastructure inspection Brigham Young Research Assistant – Geotechnical UAV Investigation Sept 2016-Current University C-UAS · Co-leading 9-person interdisciplinary research team in targeted multi-scale PRISM Group optimized autonomous infrastructure inspections and site investigation · Performing in-field UAV inspections validated with GPS, TS, and LiDAR · Performing photogrammetry-based SfM 3D modeling for site inspection · Consulting for private geotechnical projects (Hayward Baker, Inc.) · FAA Part 107 commercial UAV pilot license – expected June 2018 Brigham Young Teaching Assistant – Elementary Soil Mechanics Jan-Apr 2017 University · Taught a lab section of 8 students to help them learn standard soils tests · Hosted writing groups and provided feedback on technical lab reports Central Utah Asset Management/Engineering Intern – Water Resources Jan-Aug 2016 Water · Authored/co-authored 19+ technical operations & maintenance Conservancy documents to be used for training new District operators District · Prepared estimation flowcharts for 8 large District facilities Brigham Young Capstone Project Engineer – Water Resources Sept 2015-Apr 2016 University/Keller · Performed preliminary hydraulic design of a booster station Associates, Inc. · Co-authored project SOQ, proposal, 50% report, and final report Gerhart Cole, Engineering Intern – Geotechnical Apr-Dec 2015 Inc. · Aided in analysis and drafting for 5+ earth-shoring projects using Shoring Suite, Slide, Snail, and AutoCAD to prepare construction drawings · Worked as an on-site engineer monitoring construction of two 200-500ft long retaining walls to see that construction specifications were met and prepared formal field reports for the client · Field tested concrete shafts and soil reinforcement mechanisms at 2 project locations each, processed test data, and helped compile reports Brady G. Moon Electrical Engineering - Math Minor 75 W 960 N Apt. 2 ⬥ Provo, UT 84604 ⬥ (435) 828​-​58​ 58 ⬥ [email protected] Education __________________________________________________________________ ● Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Electrical Engineering 4.0 GPA - 109.5 Total Credits Hours - 35 ACT Experience _________________________________________________________________ ​ WORK EXPERIENCE ​ ● Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Research Assistant, BYU MAR 2017 - PRESENT ​ Assist in research that uses multiple UAVs with heterogeneous sensor types to accomplish multiple mission objectives concurrently. My work has been to integrate the heterogeneous sensors models into our simulations for target tracking ​ ​ ​ using Extended Kalman Filters and Gaussian Mixture Models, for greater accuracy. Currently, my research uses Gaussian process regressions to analyzing and predict traffic densities to dictate UAV search patterns. ​ ​ ● Utah Underwater Robotics, Director, BYU JAN 2016 - PRESENT ​ Lead Utah Underwater Robotics, the largest landlocked ROV competition in the US. Make instructional videos, order supplies, and conduct workshops to help over 800 K-12 students design, build, and control underwater robots. Organize and run the Annual Utah Underwater Robotics Competition. ● Scalar Analytics, Intern, Sandy, Utah JUNE 2016 - JUL 2016 ​ Helped build Scalar’s new CRM and link it dynamically with Google Sheets. Coded with Google Apps Script, HTML, some Json, and Podio API. ● Math 113 Teaching Assistant, BYU AUG 2016 - ​ DEC 2016 Taught a math section twice a week and helped students thoroughly learn Calculus 2. ● Moon Ranch LLC, Hanna, Utah AUG 1999 - PRESENT ​ Cared for, hauled, and managed cow herds. Landscaped and performed maintenance on apartments. Irrigated, cut, baled, and transported hay. Developed hard work and perseverance. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ● Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition, Team Member, BYU DEC 2015 - APR 2016 ​ Was part of the image processing team to help build a drone for the AUVSI competition. ● Proficiencies Experience with C++, C, Matlab, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel. Excellence in organization, presentation and leadership skills. VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ● Self-help Homes, Program Director, Utah AUG 2015 - PRESENT ​ Direct and instruct up to 70 volunteers weekly to build houses for low-income families. Conduct necessary administrative duties to organize weekly builds. ● Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Vice Chair, Utah JAN 2017 - PRESENT ​ Plan projects that help students further their knowledge and skills in electrical engineering. Take care of the finances of our club. Help and advise students as they progress through their major. Achievements Interests Eagle Scout Service, Photography, Videography, Running, Nordstrom Scholar Triathlons, Piano, Guitar, A Cappella, and Learning Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention Crocker Innovation Fellow President’s Volunteer Service Award 3x Gold Medal Congressional Award Congressional Award GoPro Challenge Winner Brendon Forsgren 355 East 100 North Apt 15, Provo, Utah 84606, USA [email protected] ● +1 (585) 315-3979 ● EDUCATION Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA ■ M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Apr 2018 – Apr 2020 ■ B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2012 – Apr 2018 ● Cumulative GPA: 3.86/4.0 EXPERIENCE Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA ■ Graduate Research Assistant, BYU MAGICC Lab Apr 2018– Present ● Implement a Graph SLAM algorithm in python ● ROS ■ Research Assistant, BYU CAD Lab Feb 2017 – Apr 2018 ● Creating a ray-tracing algorithm to simplify complex 3D assemblies in CATIA ● Developing a method to compute the swept volume of a mechanism ● Automate the creation of an airplane rib in multiple CAD programs ● Conducting a Literature Review in preparation to publish an Academic Paper ■ Product Design Engineer, BYU Capstone Sep 2017 – Apr 2018 ● Design a device to monitor the ingress of saline solution into neighboring tissue during arthroscopic surgery ● Design a test fixture to validate the accuracy of the measurement device ● Perform experiments and analyze test results to improve the design EISCO Labs, Rochester, New York, USA ■ Product Design Engineer Feb 2017 – Jan 2018 ● Develop ideas for games to teach about physics and math ● Designing CAD models of games for manufacturing Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah , USA ■ Teaching Assistant, Design of Control Systems Jan 2018 – Present ● Helped students debug PID controllers for simulated and physical systems. SKILLS Computer Programming ■ Languages: MatLab, C++, Python and C# ■ Learning machine-learning algorithms in Python ■ Event driven programming in C ■ Interfacing programatically with CAD software Mechatronics ■ Created an autonomous robot with a Pic24 microcontroller and a variety of sensors ■ Creating a mobile robotic arm with an Arduino and Raspberry Pi ■ Basic familiarity with ROS 3D Modeling ■ Designed Murlin’s
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