Michael Marinaccio
Summary
Versatile Computer Engineer conversant in many aspects of system design/development, software, computer hardware, electrical, and deep learning concepts. Eager to grow alongside a companies' needs and technical arsenals. Easy to work with ina team environment, emphasizing strong communication skills. Committed to maintaining a positive attitude while attempting to solve complex problems. Detail-oriented and logical in approaches to solving problems. Hoping to work for a company that allows me to develop new skills and learn from the industry's best, while personally helping company grow as well.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Intelligent Systems and Wireless Networking Laboratory (IS-WiN)
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to development of multi-agent drone systems to be deployed wildfire monitoring/detection in the future.
- Focused on developing and testing of RGB/Thermal data fusion deep learning wildfire segmentation.
- Contributed to the preprocessing of FLAME 3 Wildfire Dataset through extensive data analysis, FOV corrections, image pair sorting, and data labeling software development/documentation.
- Conducted thorough background research on Deep Neural Network RGB-Thermal Segmentation architectures to provide context for current studies and inform future investigations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clemson University
08.2023 - Current
- Taught classes and conducted labs for AC Circuits and Senior System Design courses.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Assisted in the development of course materials, ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
Embedded Systems Developer Intern
Goldfinger Monitors
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Programmed ARM Cortex chip to implement custom USB to Serial communication code.
- Investigated touch controller messaging system for casino games with varying hardware.
- Worked to develop a custom design to facilitate different communication methods between touch screen and varying casino games.
- Identified potential touch controller system bottlenecks, enabling proactive optimization of code and hardware configurations.
- Troubleshot touch controller interfacing issues ensuring optimal performance and reliability throughout the internship period.
- Supported senior developers in debugging critical issues, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to learning and growth.
R&D Firmware Development Intern
Itron
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked three rotation CO-OP full time during Fall 2020, Summer 2021, and Spring 2022.
- Debugged, fixed, and tested firmware issues on Linux-based Smart Electric Meters using Bash scripting.
- Monitored and conducted daily sanity checks on meter routers.
- Developed website to monitor and interface with Smart Meters, run scripts/download logs from website, and provide real-time feedback on routers.
Education
B.S. in Computer Engineering -
Clemson University Calhoun Honors College
05.2023
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Clemson University
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC07.2024
Skills
- Proficient in C/C/Python Programming
- Supervised Deep Learning using PyTorch and Tensorflow
- Machine Learning in Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy)
- ARM Cortex MCU C Programming using STM32 Cube IDE
- MatLab/Simulink
- Microcontroller and Electronic System Design (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ARM, PIC, etc)
- FPGA Programming with VHDL
- Understanding of Linux-based systems
- Linux Firmware Debugging and Testing
- Computer Vision Algorithms/Object Detection/Camera Calibration
- Signal Processing and Sound Design, music production with FL Studio, DJ/VJ (Serato/Rekordbox)
- C# for Unity Game Development
Activities
- Calhoun Honors College - General Honors Graduate
- Spring 2023/Fall 2022/Spring 2020/Fall 2018 - Dean's List (Between 3.5-4.0 semester GPA)
- Eta Kappa Nu Member (HKN) - IEEE Certified Electrical and Computer Engineering Honors Society
- Chi Phi Fraternity Alumni
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient
- Clemson Merit Scholarship Recipient
Projects
Duke Energy Sponsored Project - Machine Learning for Battery Energy Storage
- Spring 2023
- Developed machine learning model to predict potential faults/disturbances in the power grid.
- Modeled future grid conditions and load profiles.
- Created GUI to allow for easy interfacing with machine learning model.
- Presented at CAPER Power/Energy Conference in March 2023
Senior Design Project - Integrated System Design
- Fall 2022
- Developed autonomous system to simulate providing condiments to customers at a restaurant.
- Implement GUI to allow customer to order food.
- System provided user with condiments autonomously.
- Utilized MatLab and Simulink for programming.
- Hardware used: Arduino Mega 2560, Linear Actuator(s), 12V DC Motor, L298 Motor Driver.
- Project Website Link: https://sites.google.com/g.clemson.edu/team1/home
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clemson University
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Researcher
Intelligent Systems and Wireless Networking Laboratory (IS-WiN)
08.2023 - Current
Embedded Systems Developer Intern
Goldfinger Monitors
05.2023 - 08.2023
R&D Firmware Development Intern
Itron
08.2020 - 04.2022
B.S. in Computer Engineering -
Clemson University Calhoun Honors College
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Clemson University
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Clemson University
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