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Work History
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Dylan Seyler

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Dynamic engineering intern at The Georgia Institute of Technology, adept in 3D design and SolidWorks. Successfully developed a novel GelSight sensor foot for robotics, enhancing terrain identification. Proven leadership in collaborative settings, alongside strong programming skills in Java and Python, driving innovative solutions in autonomous robotics.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Intern

The Georgia Institute of Technology
06.2024 - Current
  • Attended a summer internship program at the Laboratory of Intelligent Decision and Autonomous Robotics (LIDAR) under Assistant Professor Ye Zhao and one of his graduate students, Mr
  • Chaitanya Mehta
  • Learned about engineering and design in a laboratory setting as well as the fabrication and use of a type of tactile sensor called GelSight
  • Built a replacement foot for the robot that used a different pattern of GelSight in order to get better readings
  • Learned more about using SolidWorks and practiced running simulations using the specifications of different materials
  • Participated in coding the robot to use the GelSight sensor to identify different terrains it is standing on

Rookie

01.2024 - Current
  • Participated in the 2024 GRITS (Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase)
  • Helped with scouting other teams and helped repair and modify our robot between matches
  • Help CAD and build our new robot’s chassis for the 2025 season kickoff
  • Designed 3D printed mounts for our robot’s Spark Max Motor Controllers, radio, and camera
  • Teach FTC team members about linear slides, CAD, and coding
  • Attended two competitions in Albany and Dalton, winning the team sustainability award at Albany

Team Captain

01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped build the team’s competition robot, including the drivetrain, intake, and linear slide
  • Helped code for the robot’s Autonomous period and coded most of the attachments
  • Mentored three rookies who moved up from the FIRST Lego League and showed them how to code in Java and build with metal
  • We ranked 11th overall in the League Tournament and were eliminated in the 1st round
  • We did not advance to the State Championship

Team Captain

01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Helped build the team’s competition robot, including the claw and linear slide it was mounted on
  • Also coded much for the Autonomous period and the robot’s attachments
  • The team ranked 9th in the competition and was chosen into an alliance but did not advance to the State Championship
  • Presented an online team engineering notebook that Silver Titans helped create at the FIRST Symposium

Team Member

01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Moved to the build team but remained back-up driver and human player
  • Mentored 2 new team members on designing, building, and coding
  • Participated in the FTC League Tournament and ranked 1st overall in the qualifying matches, but our robot’s code failed due to Wi-fi issues, and we were eliminated
  • During the off-season, the team helped the Girl Scouts of Atlanta set up a robotics program and showcased our robot at the Computer Museum of Atlanta

Rookie

01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Participated in the virtual League Tournament robot game as a back-up driver and human player
  • Helped with coding and drafting the Control award submission
  • Won the Control Award and advanced to the State championship
  • Participated in the virtual State Tournament and the team won 3rd place for the Control Award
  • During the off-season, the team participated in an outreach event Robot Day at the Fernbank Museum where we showcased our robot and taught kids about robotics

Captain

01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Regional Competition, the Center for Innovative Teaching in Winder, Georgia
  • The team won the Robot Design Award
  • Super Regional, Athens Academy, Athens
  • The team won the Innovation Project Award at the Super Regional
  • State Championship at Athens Academy
  • The team won the Strategy & Innovation Award at the State Championship competition
  • Completed amateur mechatronics at Beta level
  • Completed Mindstorms at Alpha level

Co-captain

01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Regional competition, The Johnson Research & Development Center, Decatur
  • The team won the Core Values Award
  • Advanced to Super Regional, at Mill Creek Middle School, Woodstock Ga; Did not advance to state championship

Team Member

01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Did not win an award or advance to Super Regional

Rookie

01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Invited to join a competitive FFL team, RoboTigers, as a rookie
  • Competed at the Regional Competition in Blairsville GA
  • The team won the Core Values Award
  • Completed Alpha level for amateur mechatronics

Team Member

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Joined the FFL Jr
  • Team, Pocket Sprockets
  • Local expo for FLL Jr

Team Member

01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Joined the FFL Jr
  • Team, LegoWeDo at Robotic Explorers

Education

Eleventh grade - all honors level or AP classes

Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta, GA
05.2026

Skills

  • Java and Python
  • 3D design and SolidWorks
  • Machinery operation
  • Leadership and mentoring

Extracurricular Activities

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), FRC, 2024-present, Alpharetta High School, FTC, 2020-2024, Robotic Explorers, FLL, 2016-2020, Robotic Explorers, Silver Titans, Robotics Explorers, Alpharetta, GA, Mentor in coding and mechanics, Arcturus-Artemis, STREM HQ, Alpharetta, GA, Official Mentor, Alpharetta High School, Tutor, math, T-W-Th during anchor time and after school if needed, Meals by Grace, Volunteer, collect donations and deliver meals to families, fishing, playing chess, cooking, mountain biking

References

  • Alok Mathur, FTC Coach, Robotics Explorers, 678-522-8733, alokxmathur@yahoo.com
  • Nichelle Mathur, FLL Coach, Robotics Explorers, 678-523-5253, nichelle@roboticexplorers.com
  • Fathia Ahmeda, Algebra II and AP Precalculus Teacher, Alpharetta High School, ahmedaf@fultonschools.org
  • Kevin McCray, Engineering Teacher and Robotics Team Coach, Alpharetta High School, MccrayK@fultonschools.org

Timeline

Summer Intern

The Georgia Institute of Technology
06.2024 - Current

Rookie

01.2024 - Current

Team Captain

01.2023 - 01.2024

Team Captain

01.2022 - 01.2023

Team Member

01.2021 - 01.2022

Rookie

01.2020 - 01.2021

Captain

01.2019 - 01.2020

Co-captain

01.2018 - 01.2019

Team Member

01.2017 - 01.2018

Rookie

01.2016 - 01.2017

Team Member

01.2015 - 01.2016

Team Member

01.2014 - 01.2015

Eleventh grade - all honors level or AP classes

Alpharetta High School

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