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Selected Technical
Systems

Hardware Integration · Embedded Controls · Test Execution

Selected work across aerospace hardware integration, test execution, embedded controls, robotics prototypes, and supporting software tools.

Selected Work

Tankline Robotics

Robotics + Industrial IoT

Rev A Prototype Build · Oct 2026

Tankline Robotics

Founded February 2026 to automate the frac water tank line: clamp-on tank level sensors with LTE-M alarms, and a 6-axis robot valve operator that starts teleoperated and steps up to AI control behind hard-wired interlocks.

ESP32-S3LTE-M / NB-IoT6-Axis ArmTeleoperationIndustrial IoTField Automation
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Wearable Hardware

Final Assembly

Smart Sleeve

Hands-free wearable that replaces the paper wrist card soldiers carry. Details under NDA.

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Pneumatic Solenoid & Servo Actuation Controller

Embedded Hardware Prototype

Completed

Pneumatic Solenoid & Servo Actuation Controller

Arduino-based multi-channel actuator controller driving a pilot-operated solenoid valve and dual rotary servo actuators via PWM output. Includes a UART serial command dispatch interface, a 23-step commissioning procedure with annotated photo documentation, and a completed functional verification checkout.

ArduinoSolenoid ControlServo / PWMDFRobot ShieldPneumaticsOpen-Source
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Component-Level Robotics Prototype

In Progress

Autonomous AI Aquatic Platform

Embedded robotics prototype integrating ESP32 command architecture, NVIDIA edge compute for onboard computer vision, ESC / servo / DC motor control logic, GPS/IMU telemetry, and a Node.js control dashboard. Final hardware integration, waterproofing, and field validation are still in progress.

ESP32NVIDIA Edge AIComputer VisionNode.jsGPS/IMUESC / Motor Control

Experience Case Study

Professional Experience

Aerospace Hardware Integration & Test

Non-proprietary summary of SpaceX and Stoke Space work across propulsion hardware, cryogenic/fluid systems, vehicle integration, functional checkouts, controlled test execution, and pass/fail documentation.

SpaceXStoke SpaceHardware IntegrationFunctional TestingTest Documentation

Hardware Test Support

Professional Experience

Fixtures, Pressure Panels & Test Readiness

Hands-on work designing and supporting pressure panels, test fixtures, tooling kits, 3D-printed jigs, and controlled work instructions to improve repeatability, technician execution, and hardware readiness.

NX CADPressure PanelsFixturesToolingTest Readiness

Technical Systems

Active Development

Embedded Controls & Automation Tools

Supporting software and control tools used to bridge physical systems with repeatable testing, including dashboards, serial communication, telemetry review, automation workflows, and embedded subsystem diagnostics.

PythonGitHubNode.jsSerial ControlTelemetry

Tools & Technical Environment

Embedded Controls & Hardware Tools

ESP32
Primary microcontroller for embedded command logic, Wi-Fi telemetry, and actuator sequencing on the aquatic platform.
Arduino
Microcontroller platform for embedded command logic, ESC control, and actuator sequencing.
NVIDIA Edge AI
Onboard edge compute for real-time computer vision inference on the autonomous aquatic platform.
Computer Vision
Onboard perception pipeline for autonomous navigation and obstacle detection.
Raspberry Pi
Single-board compute for robotics dashboards and planned autonomy layer.
Linux
Primary technical environment for embedded development and scripting.
Python
Automation scripts, telemetry parsing, and hardware test support tooling.
Node.js
Real-time control dashboards for embedded hardware systems.
Serial Communication
USB/UART serial interfaces for commanding and monitoring embedded hardware.
GPS / IMU Telemetry
Sensor integration and telemetry validation for robotics position and orientation.
ESC / Servo / Motor Control
Electronic speed controller and actuator command logic for robotics prototype.

Hardware Test & Fabrication

Siemens NX / NX CAD
Fixture design and pressure panel layout in aerospace hardware environments.
Pressure Panels
Pneumatic and cryogenic pressure panels for test hardware.
Test Fixtures
Custom fixtures to hold, align, and support hardware during functional test.
3D Printing / Additive
Prototype jigs, brackets, and tooling via FDM and SLA processes.
Tooling Kits
Controlled tooling packages for technician-executed procedures.
Functional Checkouts
Systematic hardware verification against spec before integration or test campaigns.
Pass/Fail Documentation
Structured test closeout records, anomaly tickets, and corrective action tracking.

Software & Automation Support

GitHub
Version control and repository management for all technical software work.
TypeScript
Typed JavaScript used for dashboard interfaces and web tooling.
JavaScript
Core scripting for control dashboards and automation support.
React
Real-time monitoring and control dashboard interfaces.
Next.js
Framework used for this portfolio site and related web tooling.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS for dashboard and site styling.

Aerospace & Technical Operations

SpaceX Integration
Starship and Booster vehicle integration, propulsion hardware support, and launch site operations.
Stoke Space Test Operations
Test stand operations, cryogenic/fluid system support, and structured test execution.
Cryogenic / Fluid Systems
Liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and high-pressure fluid hardware.
Root-Cause Troubleshooting
Anomaly investigation, hardware inspection, and corrective action documentation.
Issue-Ticket Escalation
Cross-functional issue tracking through engineering review cycles.
Structured Work Instructions
Writing and executing controlled procedures for technician-level operations.
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