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Robotics Research Assistant

Computer Science Department, Oberlin College

Acquired foundational skills in ROS and Gazebo for robotic simulations. Improved the product’s documentation for a better user experience with the guidance of Prof. McCarrin. Currently, researching on reinforcement learning techniques, such as DDPG, TD3, and DQN, for navigation and obstacle avoidance in a TurtleBot3 platform, where we are adding to the work of Tomas van Rietbergen from TU Delft.

• Leadership
• Robotics
• ML

Lead Energy Detective

Office of Energy and Sustainability, Oberlin College

Analyzed campus-wide energy and water usage using BuildingOS, managing 10+ tracking spreadsheets for 80+ buildings to identify inefficiencies. Successfully identified 20+ malfunctioning meters, uncovering a loss of $30,000+ for the city. Developing software to validate utility billing data and School’s system using PyQt.

• Leadership
• Data Analytics
• Sustainability
• Community-driven

Peer Tutor

Academic Advising Resource Center, Oberlin College

Supported 20+ students in mastering Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics concepts.

• Tutoring
• Student Support

Lab Grader

Computer Science Department, Oberlin College

Graded 250+ Python labs on Repl.it and GitHub Classroom for CSCI 150 (Introduction to Computer Science) sections, providing detailed feedback and guidance to students.

• Grading
• Student Feedback

Volunteer

The Hunger Network

The Hunger Network is a non-profit organization that provides food and linkages to other vital services for those in need. Collaborated with a team to prepare and distribute 100+ meals for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Video editor

NGO LGBT+ do Brasil

Created motion graphics for the segments of an LGBT+ NGO in Brazil (TV/Radio/Podcast/Store), added subtitles, and made videos and live stream edits for Instagram and IGTV. Developed 2 filters for donation information using Spark AR.

Bachelor of Science

Oberlin College, United States

3-2 Engineering and Computer Science major, Physics minor

• Research and Reasoning
• Mechanics and Relavitity
• Elec/Magnetism/Thermo
• Modern Physics
• Electronics
• Multivariable Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Discrete Mathematics
• Data Structures
• Systems Programming
• Algorithms
• Introduction to Statistics
• Environment and Society
• Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry
• Principles of Economics

Technician in Industrial Automation

Insituto Federal de Sao Paulo, Salto

High School and Technical School

• General Electricity
• Digital and Analog Electronics
• Microcontrollers and microprocessors
• Industrial Networks
• Control Systems
• CNC Programming
• Industrial Automation
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Safety, Health, and Quality Control
• Project Management
• Technical Drawing
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Portuguese
• English

Best Beginners Hack

HackHolyoke

Participated in HackHolyoke, a 24-hour hackathon hosted annually by Mount Holyoke College, as part of the Tutor Tots team. Contributed to designing a Python algorithm to optimize tutor-tutee assignments for Oberlin College’s Academic Advising Resource Center. Led the team’s video production and visual identity.'

Kyle Lam Hacker Scholarship ($6,575)

Infillion

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.

STEAM Generator Scholarship ($1,000)

Francis Rei Israel

The STEAM Generator Scholarship is awarded to students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Honor Society Member

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)

National Honor Society for First-Generation College Students.

Papa Tick

Papa Tick is a solar-powered tick control device developed at IFSP to combat Brazilian Spotted Fever. It uses CO₂ attraction and enhanced voltage to effectively lure and eliminate ticks, featuring a patented design to sort tick life stages. The project has a submitted patent and is awaiting further development

• Innovation
• Device Development

Hybrid Renewable Energy System

This off-grid hybrid renewable energy system was designed to power Shagbark Learning Center, a multi-purpose retreat in Oberlin/OH.

• Sustainability
• Community-driven

Autonomous Navigation with Deep Reinforcement Learning on TurtleBot3

This project aims to develop a reinforcement learning-based navigation system for the TurtleBot3 platform. We are currently researching DDPG, TD3, and DQN algorithms to improve navigation and obstacle avoidance.

• Robotics
• Machine learning

Spider-Like Robot with OLED Display

Developed a spider-like robot with an OLED display. The robot has a complex movement system with multiple articulations.

• Robotics
• OLED Display
• Ultrasonic Sensors

Design and Fabrication of Soft Robotic Actuators using Dragon Skin™ and Iron Powder

Prototyped muscle-like actuators using DragonSkin™ infused with iron powder, evaluating 5+ designs through 25+ iterations. Enhanced skills in prototyping, FDM 3D printing, silicone molding, data analysis, and collaboration within a research environment.

• Prototyping
• 3D Printing
• Silicone Molding
• Data Analysis