Tyler Simon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Aspiring engineer with a strong foundation in computer science, robotics, and computer systems engineering. Skilled in programming, embedded systems, and automation. Enthusiastic about tackling complex technical challenges and designing intelligent systems that bridge the gap between software and hardware.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Robotics Research & Design Intern
University of Michigan
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Course Development: Helped further develop University of Michigan's Robotics 102 (ROB102) course
- Collaborated to design and develop a high-level and user-friendly interface, MBOT-Scratch GUI, for elementary school students.
- Assisted with course design intended for widespread adoption by other educational institutions
- Understanding of Feedback Control Systems: Development and implementation of feedback controllers for robotic stability and trajectory accuracy
- Application of feedback control in maintaining setpoints and directional tracking
- Hands-on Experience with Lidar Data Processing: Processing and interpretation of Lidar data for environment perception
- Integration of Lidar data into navigation algorithms for obstacle avoidance and path planning
- Graph Theory Applications in Robotics: Application of graph theory concepts (e.g., BFS) for robotic path planning in complex environments
- Understanding graph traversal techniques for optimizing navigation route
Product Design Intern
Procurri Corporation Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction
- Established goals and objectives which aligned with the overall organizational strategy for the department
- Monitored hardware performance during real-time operations to detect errors or irregularities
- Collaborated with design, product and engineering teams to enhance core applications
- Participated in team-based project work, demonstrating ability to fill multiple roles
IT Help Desk Technician
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems
- Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support
- Assisted users with troubleshooting computer issues via remote desktop sessions
- Monitored system performance using diagnostic tools and took corrective action if required
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems
- Troubleshot hardware problems by running diagnostic tests to identify the source of the issue
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NYSkills
- Program Coding (C, Python, Java)
- Design Thinking
- Testing and Debugging/Performance Testing
- Project Management
- Research Skills
- Product Development
- Raspberry Pi & Robot Operating Systems (ROS)
- Technical/Collaborative Problem Solving
- Helpdesk Support & Client Service
Certification
Altium: PCB Design, Procurri
Timeline
Robotics Research & Design Intern
University of Michigan
05.2024 - 08.2024
Product Design Intern
Procurri Corporation Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023
IT Help Desk Technician
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
08.2022 - 05.2023
Altium: PCB Design, Procurri
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Perimeter College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Systems Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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