{"id":16,"date":"2020-08-03T19:25:31","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2122team08\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2021-09-30T21:12:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T21:12:27","slug":"meet-this-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2122team08\/meet-this-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet This Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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David Carvajal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

David Carvajal is a 4th<\/sup>\u00a0year Electrical Engineering major at the University of Florida\u2019s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering with an interest in microprocessor and FPGA applications in the field of robotics. His current involvement at the University of Florida is focused on his research assistant position with the Smart Systems Lab (SSL) and his participation in the IPPD program. David\u2019s current work at the SSL is concentrated on a project pursuing FPGA multi-tenancy in the cloud, and past work as part of the SSL\u2019s robotics team had him working on self-navigating ground robots for possible industrial use. David\u2019s\u00a0coursework at UF\u00a0has provided him with\u00a0experience in soldering and electrical equipment use, PCB design, FPGA and microprocessor tools, programming (in C, C++, Java, Python,\u00a0MicroPython, VHDL, and Verilog), and familiarity with computer aided design\u00a0resulting in a\u00a0SolidWorks CSWA certification. In his free time David likes to create interesting objects using his personal 3D printer and enjoys outdoor water-based activities like swimming and fishing. David hopes his pursuit of knowledge in the fields of engineering and robotics can result in new innovations for the betterment of society and nature, especially in the areas of marine life and ocean conservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alex Diez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alex Diez is currently in his 5th year of study at the University of Florida majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with an expected graduation date of May 1st, 2022.\u00a0Some of his professional highlights\u00a0and primary interests\u00a0include\u00a0mechanical\/structural engineering\u00a0design and\u00a0analysis,\u00a0systems engineering,\u00a0gas turbine\u00a0and rocket\u00a0engines, SolidWorks (Certified),\u00a0product design\u00a0and\u00a0Prototype Development.\u00a0Alex is a member of various professional student organizations including the University of Florida\u2019s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) chapter where he has kept a director position for over two years, and the University of Florida\u2019s Sigma Gamma Tao Aerospace Honor Society chapter, home to the top five percent aerospace engineers based on grade-point-average. Alex uses his leadership involvement with SHPE and SGT as a tool to give back to his community in his spare time throughout the school year and enjoys networking with engineers whom he shares similar career goals with.\u00a0Alex has sharpened his\u00a0technical,\u00a0professional\u00a0communication,\u00a0and professional\u00a0writing skills\u00a0through the successful completion of two internships:\u00a0One with The Boeing Company as a propulsion engineering intern, and another with GE Aviation as a technical engineering intern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jack Gonzales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this section write a short bio of yourself. This can Jack Gonzales is a 4th\u00a0year computer engineering major at the University of Florida’s\u00a0Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering focusing on microprocessors\u00a0and machine learning in the field of robotics. He is currently working\u00a0as a research assistant in the Human Systems Engineering Lab. This lab studies the effects that autonomous robots have on humans in the workplace. He is currently working on a literature review and study\u00a0pertaining to\u00a0how humans and grocery store robots work together. He is hoping to gain a better understanding of how\u00a0his contributions to the field of robotics will\u00a0impact\u00a0on the lives of the people around the robot. Through the\u00a0coursework\u00a0at the University of Florida, Jack has learned\u00a0an extensive amount about machine learning, data processing, data structures, signal processing, and microprocessor applications.\u00a0In his free time, he enjoys traveling and hiking in the mountains, reading, and taking care of plants.\u00a0Jack graduates in the Spring of 2022 and is looking for a full-time job after graduation. He is hoping that this job will expand his\u00a0knowledge\u00a0in robotics and allow him to help\u00a0create\u00a0a safe working\u00a0environment\u00a0between humans\u00a0and robots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Neil Kotun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neil Kotun is a\u00a0senior\u00a0undergraduate student, working toward his degree in\u00a0Computer Engineering.\u00a0\u00a0As a student, Neil has\u00a0developed\u00a0knowledge on topics including programming fundamentals, software engineering (e.g., agile methodologies, test-driven development), also gaining hands on experience with microprocessor\u00a0applications\u00a0and hardware integration (e.g., C and assembly code, hardware level communication protocols).\u00a0\u00a0Neil\u2019s primary interests include\u00a0machine learning,\u00a0embedded software,\u00a0and operating systems.\u00a0 Upon graduating this\u00a0upcoming\u00a0spring, Neil\u00a0hopes\u00a0to apply\u00a0his engineering skills as a part of a professional organization dedicated to developing\u00a0and advancing new technologies.\u00a0\u00a0Beyond academics, Neil enjoys athletic activities such as cycling, running, and team sports including volleyball and basketball.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alex Kuzmicki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alex is an electrical engineering student at the University of Florida, he is planning on graduating in May 2022 with his bachelor’s and May 2023 with his master\u2019s in electrical engineering through UF\u2019s 4+1 program. While in grad school Alex is planning on specializing in signal processing and machine learning. Over Alex\u2019s college career he has worked three separate summer internships with 2 companies. Over the last two summers, he has worked with Northrop Grumman in\u00a0Melbourne\u00a0Florida working on the electronics and payloads integrated product team. While at Northrop Grumman Alex worked on developing tools for simulating, recording, and analyzing network traffic as well as worked on Matlab scripts to calculate link budgets for an array of radio frequencies. Alex also had the opportunity to work at GE Aviation in Grand Rapids\u00a0Michigan\u00a0the summer between his freshman and sophomore year where he was a test and validation intern on the Boeing 777x\u00a0cSoc\u00a0team. There he wrote test scripts to ensure that the chip designed to manage the avionics of the aircraft was able to recover\u00a0its self\u00a0from potential errors that were defined by the FAA. Alex is currently the Electrical lead of UF\u2019s machine intelligence lab, a research lab on campus that specializes in designing, building, and competing with autonomous water-based robots. Through his 4 years with the club, he has been a vital member of the electrical team, by designing multiple custom PCBs and assisted in designing the entire electrical architecture for the next generation Sub.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dylan Lerner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Lerner is a 4th<\/sup>\u00a0year mechanical engineering student at UF, born and raised in Gainesville, FL. His most recent internship was this past summer in Melbourne, FL as a Cost Engineer for Northrop Grumman where he conducted \u201cshould cost\u201d analysis for 500+ design parts. During this internship, Dylan was recognized for his efforts in performance as a BRAVO Award recipient. The previous summer, he interned online as a Logistics Intern for Northrop Grumman and completed over 30 engineering change notices to document part updates. He hopes to use these experiences to grow into a future working in the aerospace and defense industry.\u00a0He is currently the president of the Engineering Leadership Circle, a member of Engineering Ambassadors, the Teaching Assistant for Engineering Leadership, and a UF Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Peer Advisor. He is passionate about building and designing products that can make a positive impact on others while still exploring the future of technological innovation.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jacob Stephens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Stephens is a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida with a graduation date of May 2022. Jacob is passionate about contributing to the development of emerging and innovative technologies, and some of his primary interests include mechanical design for the aerospace industry and additive manufacturing. During the previous summer, Jacob worked for Siemens in Grand Prairie, Texas as an Engineering Leadership Development Program Intern. In this role, Jacob supported the implementation of a prototype wiring system for industrial electrical products estimated to save $3.1 million annually. Jacob sped up the completion date of this project by optimizing the creation of a new CAD library through standardization of mechanical models within assemblies. Additionally, he worked with 8 other interns to develop an application for the Siemens Additive Manufacturing Center that assists R&D engineers with the selection of 3D printing materials. Before this internship, Jacob spent a summer as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Octex, which is a plastic injection molding company in Sarasota, Florida. Jacob’s main task for this internship was to demonstrate to management a proof of concept for automation in the factory. Over a 2-month period, Jacob designed and built a custom automation work cell that successfully detected contamination in small plastic parts and removed them from the production line by utilizing a robotic arm, a deep learning vision system, and 3D printed components. Jacob also sharpened his mechanical design skills in this role by designing a handful of aluminum loading test fixtures. In addition to his technical work, Jacob spent multiple years in leadership roles with Project Makeover, which is a student run organization that strives to improve 2 low-income elementary schools every year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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