ADEWOLE ADEKOLA AYOADE
Lincoln Electric
Twinsburg,Ohio
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
My focus lies at the intersection of applying machine learning and advance control techniques for solving real world problems.
Work History
Software Developer
7 Years 1 Month- Developed innovative software applications focused on transforming welding data into actionable visual information.
- Engineered tailored machine learning algorithms to enhance robotic welding processes, focusing on weld sequence alignment, defect detection, and drift detection.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver solutions, driving annual revenue of $3 million.
- Conducted performance assessments of machine learning models to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained software applications using Python, Javascript, C# and .NET frameworks.
Intern
3 Years 11 Months- Explored machine learning algorithms to enhance weld quality prediction for robotic welding systems
- Experimented with techniques to optimize through-the-arc seam tracking accuracy
- Designed and simulated robotic welding solution concepts in RobotStudio
- Added new plug-ins in C# to facilitate easier importing of components into the RobotStudio environment
Graduate Research Assistant
6 Years- Conducted experiments to evaluate robotic systems and algorithms for improved functionality.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using MATLAB and Python for research projects.
- Collaborated with faculty and peers on interdisciplinary projects to enhance robotic applications.
- Developed documentation for research findings, ensuring clarity and accuracy of technical reports.
- Weld Quality Prediction in Robotic GMAW Graduate Research Assistant May 2013 – May 2019 • Explored machine learning algorithms to improve weld quality prediction and diagnosis in robotic welding • Codes written in Python, MATLAB and LabVIEW Automating Oil and Gas Processes using Unmanned Mobile Robots • Designed the navigation and control software for a mobile manipulator that can perform gauge inspection in a refinery • This included sensor integration for navigation, control and inspection • Developed a gap finding algorithm for navigating around obstacles • Other works included development of algorithms for motion planning in a refinery environment, locating gauges using fiducials; and forward and inverse kinematics design for a 5-DOF mobile manipulator to perform autonomous inspection. • Codes written in Python, MATLAB and LabVIEW Geophysical Surveying Robot • Worked as the Robotic Operating System (ROS) integrator and team leader in designing an autonomous mobile robotic system that interacts with a human interface for gathering geophysical measurements of a user selected area. • This robot drags an attached Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) while following an autogenerated planned path and avoiding obstacles. • Codes written in C++ and Python Mine Exploration with mobile robots • Worked in a team to create a map of an underground tunnel for rescue operations • Was responsible for the robot navigation and localization April 2008 – Sept. 2008 • Codes written in C++ and Python
Systems Engineer
1 Year 2 Months- Upgraded the Fire Alarm System for Murtala Mohammed Airport I
- Supported database administration on OFON 2 TOTAL Platform Modeling
- Designed simulations of Modular Production Tank Filling System, Level and Temperature Controlled System, and Traffic Control System using Ladder Logic
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Engineering - Information and Systems Science Track
- Research in Control Systems, Applied Machine Learning, and Robotic Welding
- Dissertation: Learning and Online Prediction of Weld Quality in Robotic GMAW
- GPA: 3.807/4.00
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering - Information and Systems Science Track
- Research in Control Systems and Robotics
- Thesis: Navigation and Control of a Mobile Manipulator for Inspection
- GPA: 3.811/4.00
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Control Systems Track
- Projects in Embedded System Design and Control Systems
- Thesis: Development of a Power Distribution Substation Monitoring Systems
- GPA: 4.44/5.00
Skills
Programming Competencies: Python
JavaScript
C/C++/C#
ROS
MATLAB
LabVIEW
and Ladder Logic
Software Development: Azure DevOps using Agile methodology
and Git version control system
Machine Learning Competencies: Sequential pattern recognition
change point detection
anomaly detection
feature engineering and selection
clustering algorithms like DBSCAN
dimension reduction
autoencoders
probabilistic graphical models
recommender systems
and deep learning
Data analysis libraries
Autonomous Systems and Robotics: Sensor integration for Navigation and Control
Motion Planning
Mobile Robot Localization and Mapping
Obstacle Avoidance
Robot Kinematics and Control
Computer Vision and Robotic Algorithms: Extended Kalman Filter
Particle Filter
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
A
Search Algorithm
Vector Field Histogram
Morphological Algorithms
Edge detection
Feature Extraction
Pose Estimation
and Object Recognition
Embedded System Design: Digital communications using I²C
SPI
Ethernet TCP/UDP messaging
Digital Signal Processing
Programming Microcontrollers
PCB Design
Data Acquisition System
and Real-Time System Design in LabVIEW using FPGAs
Robotic Platforms Competencies: ABB robots
Segway Robotic Mobility Platform
Baxter by Rethink Robotics
and Husky by Clearpath Robotics
Hardware: CompactRIO NI-9082 running Windows 7 embedded with other NI Modules
Scanning Laser Range Finder
Keyence Profile Camera
Digital Compass
GPS Receivers
PowerWave welding power source
Cameras for Machine Vision
and Multirotor aircraft
Data visualization
Affiliations
- Reviewer: International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), International Conference on Robots and Systems (IROS), International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM)
- Membership: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE Member), IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, IEEE Control Systems Society, American Welding Society (AWS)
Certification
National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer, Colorado, USA, ONYX Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Factory Certification, Honeywell, Dubai, U.A.E, SCADA and HMI Fundamentals, GIL Automation and Control Services Limited, Nigeria, PLC Design and Operation, GIL Automation and Control Services Limited, Nigeria
Timeline
Software Developer
Lincoln Electric
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Intern
Wolf Robotics
06.2015 - 05.2019Read More
Graduate Research Assistant
Robotic and Intelligent Machines Lab Colorado School of Mines
05.2013 - 05.2019Read More
Systems Engineer
GIL Automation and Control Services Limited
11.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Federal University of Technology Akure
Bachelor of Engineering from Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Control Systems Track
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Colorado School of Mines
Master of Science from Electrical Engineering - Information and Systems Science Track
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Colorado School of Mines
Doctor of Philosophy from Electrical Engineering - Information and Systems Science Track
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES
- Colorado School of Mines
- Golden, CO
- Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Feedback Control Systems Fall 2016 & Spring 2017
- Teaching Assistant, Field Robotic System Spring 2016
- Instructor, Field Session (Data Acquisition) Summer 2015
- Teaching Assistant, Fundamentals of Electric Machinery Spring 2015
PUBLICATIONS
- Journal Publications
- Ayoade, A. A., and Steele, J. P. H. "Heterogeneous Measurement System for Data Mining Robotic GMAW Weld Quality." Welding Journal 101 (2022).
- Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
- Ayoade, A., Sweatt, M., Steele, J., Han, Q., Al-Wahedi, K., and Karki, H. " Laser-Based Gap Finding Approach to Mobile Robot Navigation", Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Banff, Alberta, Canada, July 12-15, 2016
- Ayoade, A., Sweatt, M., Steele, J., Han, Q., Al-Wahedi, K., and Karki, H., Yearsley, W.A. " Real-time Sensor Fusion for Mobile Robot Localization in an Oil and Gas Refinery", Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Mechanization, Automation and Industrial Robotics (ICMAIR), London, United Kingdom, May 23-24, 2016
- Sweatt, M., Ayoade, A., Han, Q., Steele, J., Al-Wahedi, K., and Karki, H. " WiFi Based Communication and Localization of Autonomous Mobile Robot for Refinery Inspection", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), May, 2015
- Steele, J.P.H., Han, Q., Karki, H., Al-Wahedi, K., Ayoade, A.A., Sweatt, M.R., Albert, D.P., and Yearsley, W.A. "Development of an Oil and Gas Refinery Inspection Robot", 14th International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2014
- Presentations
- Ayoade, A. and Steele, J., " Synchronous Fusion of Heterogeneous Data for Real-Time Weld Quality", Session 4, AWS Professional Program 2018, FABTECH, Nov. 6-8, 2018, Atlanta, GA
- Ayoade, A and Steele, J., "An Investigation of Pulse Shaping for GMAW Control", Session 15, AWS Professional Program 2016, FABTECH, Nov. 16-18, 2016, Las Vegas, NV
- Educational Materials
- C. McKay, C. Light, A. Ayoade, M. B. Wakin, D. Yang, and K. R. Feaster, Filtering: Removing Noise from a Distress Signal, K-12 Outreach Activity, TeachEngineering Digital Library, 2015.
- Patents
- Guymon, Lance F., and Adewole Adekola Ayoade. "Systems and methods for welding torch weaving." U.S. Patent 11,548,088 issued January 10, 2023.
- Guymon, Lance F., Adewole A. Ayoade, Floyd M. Thompson Jr, and Edward D. Hillen. "Systems and methods for welding torch weaving." U.S. Patent Application 17/307,040 filed August 19, 2021.
HONORS
American Welding Society National Award – A. F. Davis Silver Medal Award, 2016-2017 American Welding Society District Scholarship Award, Graduate Research Assistant Award, Colorado School of Mines, CO, Center for Automation, Robotics and Distribute Intelligence (CARDI) Postal Presentation Award, Runner-up Winner, Departmental Prize for best student in Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Segun Aina Foundation Prize for best Student in Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria