I develop hardware and firmware for tethered drones and secure computing systems. My work spans power distribution, communications, embedded security, and system validation.
At the University of Minnesota, I researched robotic perception and manipulation in the CHOICE Robotics Lab. My master's research combined robotic mechanical search, RGB-D perception, and self-supervised Q-learning, with automated clutter generation and six policy variants evaluated in simulation.
Outside that work, I build robotics, sensing, and software projects and document them through photos and video.
Tethered Power & Communication Embedded Hardware Engineer
Develop and field-test tethered drone platforms, leading hardware and firmware integration for power distribution, telemetry, and redundant ground-to-air communication links.
Design and integrate custom hardware for simultaneous high-voltage power delivery and reliable communication across the tether, including client-specific platforms.
Coordinate client objectives, engineering progress, manufacturing consistency, and presentation of results.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
May 2023 - Present
HPC AI Hardware Firmware Security Engineer
Develop security provisioning workflows from QEMU prototypes through ASIC emulation and secure boot deployment.
Implement Root-of-Trust provisioning and public-key infrastructure aligned with FIPS/NIST validation standards, supporting traceability and authentication.
Build continuous integration and testing pipelines for firmware integrity, bootloader validation, and platform provisioning.
Validate firmware authenticity, provenance, and encryption, and coordinate security requirements across logic design, verification, and silicon validation teams.
University of Minnesota
September 2022 - July 2024
CHOICE Robotics Lab Researcher
Extended earlier image-based object-search and grasping platforms using Q-learning and self-supervised reinforcement learning.
Developed a robotic platform, automated clutter generation, and policy experiments for uncovering hidden targets, with a foundation for larger-scale online learning.
Migrate and optimize simulation and testbench infrastructure for high-speed networking interfaces.
Perform unit tests and logic-level validation of secure networking blocks within ASIC design workflows.
Solar Vehicle Project
November 2021 - May 2023
Infotainment & Telemetry Engineer / Media / Driver
Developed software and designed hardware for the team's infotainment and telemetry systems, contributing across existing projects and system architecture.
Designed the F1 infotainment application and G1 telemetry hardware.
Served as a driver in the American Solar Challenge, contributing to the team's first-place finish in 2022.
Filmed and developed promotional material for the team alongside engineering and race responsibilities.
