Robotics design, gadgets, hacks, and DIY technology.

Objective

To become a “kick-ass” Roboticist and Electrical Engineer.

Summary

I am a determined Electrical Engineer from McGill University specialized in Control & Automation, and Power Engineering. I possess advanced hardware and software skills, a substantive work experience, teamwork and communication skills, and a true passion for robotics and creative work.

Education

Machine Learning Class - ONLINE - Certificate
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - ONLINE - Certificate
Stanford University: October - December 2011.

BACHELOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - CONTROL & AUTOMATION - POWER
McGill University: August 2004 - May 2008.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - DEC
CEGEP André-Laurendeau: 2002 - 2004.

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
École Internationale de Montréal: 1999 - 2002.

Skills

Language:

Proficiency in writing and speaking
Spanish, French, and English.

Engineering Tools:

VHDL · Verilog
Altera Quartus · Xilinx ISE · Lattice ispLever · Altium designer
PSpice · EMTP-Works
Autocad · Microstation · SolidWorks
POSPac · SoftNav · OPC
Omron CX-One
Arduino · Microchip
Choregraph · ROS

General Computing:

C · Java · Assembler · Python · Qt
OpenOffice.org · MS Office
Gimp · Inkscape · Photoshop · Illustrator
3ds max · SketchUp · Solidworks
Maple · Matlab · Octave
Linux · Windows

Web Design:

HTML · CSS · Java Script
WrordPress · Joomla!

Work Experience

RobotShop Distribution Inc.
PROJECT ENGINEER & ROBOTICS SPECIALIST – January 2009 until present.

• Designed a cloud monitoring and communication system for robots: MyRobots.com
• Designed an Ethernet gateway (hardware and firmware) to connect robots to the cloud.
• Design DIY robotics projects.
• Provide technical advice regarding electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Searched and select new products and suppliers suitable for distribution.

CanSat International Inc.
DIGITAL DESIGN ENGINEER – August to December 2009.

• Design and implement digital signal processing systems on a Lattice FPGA.
• Ensure that the implemented systems perform within specifications.

Directec
AUTOMATION INTERN – May to July 2009.

• Assisted in the development of automation programs for industrial laundry systems.
• Designed a motor controller to retrofit Fanuc S420F robotic arms.

Panaxion
Jr. PROJECT ENGINEER – April to October 2009.

• Assisted in designing and building a paint blending machine prototype for mass production.
• Designed an automated and autonomous painting system.
• Assisted in the design of a document management system for internal use.

Orthodontie Plus
WEBMASTER – March to June 2009.

• Designed, deployed and maintained a corporate website: orthodontieplus.com
• Provided an email, calendar and document management solution for the staff.

PHB Group
FIELD PROFESSIONAL - September to December 2008

• Verified and adjusted aerial pictures for correctness and suitability for the client’s needs.
• Planned and conducted aerial photographic and LiDAR topographical surveys.
• Operated the Vexcel camera, the Optec LiDAR, and high precision GPS units at various Quebec locations and at Lagos, Nigeria.
• Acted as the team leader in a one-month-long Nigerian mission.

McGill University
LABORATORY ASSISTANT - Summer 2008

• Updated and designed the McGill Chemistry Research Group web page.

McGill University
DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN TEACHING ASSISTANT - Winter 2008

• Leaded 2-hour tutorial sessions for a group of around 40 students.
• Answered questions, and provided useful examples and advise regarding theoretical and practical digital system design problems.

Ville de Montréal
GEOMATICS TECHNICAL AGENT - Summer 2007

• Researched and developed various ways of displaying 3D architectural data.
• Helped document the 3D modelling process.

GEOMATICS TECHNICAL AGENT (STUDENT) - Summer 2006

• Reorganized and thoroughly documented the Old Montreal 3D model set.
• Helped in the development of a standard classification system for 3D models according to their level of detail.

Inner City Day Camp
SHADOW - Summer 2005

• Assisted a mentally disabled child to participate in the camp activities.

ASSISTANT COUNSELLOR - Summer 2003

• Assisted a Camp Counsellor with the various camp activities and games.

Centre d’action sociocommunautaire de Montréal
HOMEWORK HELPER - 2000 to 2002 during the school year.

• Helped underprivileged elementary school children with their homework.

Other Achievements

Cloud Robotics Hackathon: The World – March 2012 - Present

• Cofounded a yearly international cloud-robotics competition aiming to promote the creation of robotic applications.
• Coordinated all the aspects of the event, including logistics, technical expertise, and web presence.
• Gathered more than 200 people in seven cities around the world who were thrilled to hack robots during an entire weekend.

Aldebaran’s Nao Developer Program: The Web – February 2011 until present.

• Develop behaviours and applications for the humanoid robotic platform Nao
• Participate in public events in order to test the robot’s behaviour and the humans’ reaction to a humanoid robot.
• Integrate the Nao platform into a cloud-robotics service.

International Cooperation Trip: Ecuador – January 2009 to February 2010.

• Lead a group of CEGEP IB students in a trip to Ecuador.
• Built and deployed a wind power generator in a Ecuadorian indigenous community.
• Built and deployed a solar water heater for an indigenous Ecuadorian school.

Les Fonds Équateur: CEGEP André-Laurendeau – May 2009 until present.

• Deployed a forum enabling team member to exchange information and organize activities: ecuador.carlitoscontraptions.com
• Provided guidance for students deploying alternative energy systems in Ecuador.

McGill Autonomous Robotics Team: McGill University – April 2008 to August 2010.

• Acted as an external technical consultant for the team.
• Developed a low level control system for MARTy, the McGill AUV.

Lunar Excavator Team: McGill University – Summer 2008

• Integrate the excavator controllers and sensors in a single circuit board.

Carlitos’ Contraptions: carlitoscontraptions.com – 2006 until present.

• Document my do-it-yourself electronics and robotic projects.
• Act as a robotics consultant

CS Games: Laval University – March 2005.

• Participated in an interuniversity computer science competition.
• Designed the McGill team logos.

I am a determined Electrical Engineer specialized in Control & Automation, and Power Engineering. I possess advanced hardware and software skills, a substantive work experience, teamwork and communication skills, and a true passion for robotics and creative work.