YouTube VancedYouTube ReVanced
Platform: Android
- I discovered this on a MEGA PRO TIPS post on + I originally discovered + YouTube Vanced + on a MEGA PRO TIPS post on r/galaxys10 - (tip 29). All relevant information on what apps to download and a - fix for a login issue can be found in the reddit post. The gist of - the app is that it removes ads from YouTube on your android phone - and you can play music while your screen is off for free. + (tip 29). The gist of the app is that it removes ads from YouTube + on your android phone and you can play music while your screen is + off for free.
As described in @@ -602,16 +598,13 @@ on The Verge, YouTube Vanced can no longer be downloaded from the - official website. However, - this reddit post. However, a new project called + YouTube ReVanced - provides some alternative methods of installing Vanced Manager if - you don't have it already. + has been created to "continue the legacy of Vanced".
Tablet: Microsoft Surface Go
+Phone: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
- I primarily use the Surface Go as a secondary-device and tablet. I - use it for media consumption, occasional textbook / pdf reading, - and for taking digital handwritten notes with the - Surface Pen. It is by no means powerful enough to act as my primary device. - The - Surface Go 2 - has since released, so you may want to look into that instead. If - you do end up going with the Surface Go, make sure you - turn off S mode - to be able to install apps that aren't on the Microsoft Store. I - would generally recommend looking for bundles as the type cover - and pen are not included by default. -
-- I did experiment with running - BlissOS - on this tablet since I really like the hardware, but I'm not the - biggest fan of Windows. After a bit of configuration, it was - definitely usable, but had some deal breaking issues. The first - one being battery drain. It seemed like the battery life was much - lower than I would have expected and I didn't find a good way to - resolve this. The other big issue I found was with the on-board - speakers. When listening to music or watching a video, the audio - seemingly played at 1/2 the normal speed. When connecting - headphones to the headphone jack, it had the same issue. However, - audio worked perfectly when connecting headphones over Bluetooth. + I was originally really hesitant about getting a folding phone + given some of the quality control issues with the early + generations of the Galaxy Z Fold, but the 4th is really where + Samsung refined their design to the point that I think it is ready + for the mainstream. I upgraded to this from a Galaxy S10+, which I + absolutely loved. However, this device is a step above even the + top of the line slab style phones. The versatility of having an + almost full size phone when folded, and an amazing tablet when + unfolded is unmatched by the competition (at least in the U.S. + market). Multi tasking and content consumption on the big screen + is absolutely amazing. No longer do I need to pull out a big and + clunky tablet (like the Microsoft Surface Go I had before) to + watch a movie. Now, I just pull out my phone and unfold it into a + screen that is plenty big enough to watch whatever I want. + Sometimes, I even watch a live sports match while multi-tasking + with stats on a second app. This kind of functionality will + definitely cost you, but given that it can replace two devices, + can fit in your pocket, and supports the S-pen, I can absolutely + recommend this device for anyone looking to upgrade to a folding + phone.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S10+
+Watch: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
- Got the Galaxy S10+ on sale on Amazon's Prime Day. My previous - phone was a Pixel 2XL which I really liked, but I decided to - switch to a Galaxy after the Pixel 3 was a bit of a disappointment - and the Pixel 4 wouldn't come out until later in the year. Other - phones I considered, but ultimately decided against were the - OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. In retrospect, I would - have waited to replace my Pixel 2XL until the Galaxy Note 10+ came - out and the price dropped down to something reasonable. However, I - am happy with my decision as is. + With the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (and some older devices), + Samsung partnered with Google to build a new version of Wear OS. + Now, you get the amazing user experience from Samsung's old Tizen + OS with all the app support of Google's Wear OS. The Watch 5 Pro + drops the mechanical bezel that I loved on my old Galaxy Watch, + but the capacitive bezel is perfectly fine. Battery live is + decent, but nothing special in my experience. I can usually get a + little more than a full day's worth of battery even with the + always on display activated. It charges pretty quickly though, so + I've never had an issue as long as I charge it for a bit every + morning before leaving for the day. If you're an Android phone + user, I can absolutely recommend this device. Especially if you + have a samsung phone.
Watch: Samsung Galaxy Watch
+Wireless Earbuds: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- I previously had a Moto 360 Sport smartwatch, but the performance - was extremely disappointing. After looking at other Android wear - devices, I didn't feel that another compelling watch on the level - of the Apple Watch for iPhones existed. Thus, I decided to switch - to the Galaxy watch. My primary impressions of Tizen OS vs Android - Wear is the lack of supported apps. I have found that this really - isn't that big of a deal as it has great media controls for your - phone and the amazing rotating bezel interface. This is by far the - superior input method for watches and I feel that all watches - should have some variant of this. Overall, the performance is - great and I have come to appreciate Samsung's brand of apps for my - phone and watch. -
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- Wireless Earbuds: Samsung Galaxy Buds
-- I found these on sale at Costco and heard that the audio quality - was among the best for the price. I love that they also have audio - passthrough so you can hear your environment when necessary, or - keep noise cancelling on. They fit nice in my ears and don't fall - out. Additionally, they integrate well with my Galaxy Watch and - Galaxy S10+. My only gripes are that the mic isn't that great for - taking phone calls and the battery life is not great. Samsung - reports 6 hours of charge in the earbuds and 7 hours in the case. - In my experience, this is pretty accurate. Don't expect long, - continuous music sessions. + Upgraded to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro along with the Galaxy Watch 5 + Pro when I bought the Z Fold 4 as a part of a bundle. I was + running into battery issues with my old Galaxy Buds, so these have + been a welcome improvement. Audio quality is good enough for my + needs, but nothing special considering the physical limitations of + in-ear bud style audio products. Haven't had any issue with + battery life as I generally don't use them long enough to burn + through the entire battery. Even if you do, you can pop them back + into the case which will charge them. Haven't done any significant + testing with mic quality, but haven't had issues taking calls on + them. I love that they come with noise cancelling and audio + passthrough, so you can hear your surroundings when walking around + outside and block out the noise when working.
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+ Mechanical Keyboard: Keychron Q1 Pro
++ I've always been interested in custom mechanical keyboards, but + never enough to really dive into the hobby. This changed recently + and I decided to look into buying a pre-built base board with + solid build quality, an option to connect wirelessly, media + controls (e.g., volume knob), hot swappable switches, and keymapping software that works + on Linux. After some searching, I came across the Keychron Q1 Pro, + which is the wireless version of the much loved Keychron Q1. I + haven't really tried any mechanical switches before, so I went + with + Gateron Browns + which have a tactile bump, but aren't too loud. These are quiet + enough to be used in an office setting or during a call while + still being satisfying to type on. The switches definitely aren't + as clicky as my old Razer Huntsman Elite, which I see as a plus. + It takes a little bit of getting used to, but I absolutely love + them now. For the keycaps, I went with + Cherry Profile Double-Shot PBT Full Set Keycaps - Player + from Keychron. These look absolutely amazing (in my opinion), but + I'm sure I'll look into other sets when they come back in stock in + the future. I also love that this is a 75% keyboard. It has just + enough keys for some special functions I use on my computer and + gives me a bunch of desk space back.
Education
-University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
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- M.S. in Robotics
-January 2021 - December 2021
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- GPA: 3.982
- Focus: Acting
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- - AEROSP 584 - Navigation & Guidance of Aerospace - Vehicles - -
- ROB 501 - Math for Robotics -
- - ROB 535 - Self Driving Cars: Perception and - Control - -
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- ROB 550 - Robotic Systems Laboratory -
- ROB 590 - Directed Study -
- ROB 599 - Ethics for AI and Robotics -
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- B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering
-September 2016 - December 2020
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- GPA: 3.776
- Focus: Controls
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- B.S.E. in Computer Science
-September 2016 - December 2020
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- GPA: 3.776
- Focus: Intelligent Systems
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- - EECS 445 - Introduction to Machine Learning - -
- EECS 493 - User Interface Development -
- MECHENG 495 - Laboratory II -
- ROB 511 - Robot Operating Systems -
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- EECS 467 - Autonomous Robotics -
- - EECS 496 - Major Design Experience - Professionalism - -
- - MECHENG 561 - Design of Digital Control Systems - -
- - ROB 530 - Mobile Robotics: Methods & Algorithms - -
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- - EECS 492 - Introduction to Artificial - Intelligence - -
- MECHENG 335 - Heat Transfer -
- MECHENG 450 - Design and Manufacturing III -
- MECHENG 461 - Automatic Control -
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- EECS 201 - Computer Science Pragmatics -
- EECS 376 - Foundations of Computer Science -
- EECS 442 - Computer Vision -
- MECHENG 395 - Laboratory I -
- - STATS 412 - Introduction to Probability & - Statistics - -
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- MECHENG 350 - Design and Manufacturing II -
- - MECHENG 360 - Modeling, Analysis, and Control of - Dynamic Systems - -
- - MECHENG 382 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials - -
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- EECS 281 - Data Structures and Algorithms -
- - EECS 314 - Electrical Circuits, Systems, and - Applications - -
- - EECS 370 - Introduction to Computer Organization - -
- MECHENG 320 - Fluid Mechanics I -
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- - EECS 280 - Programming and Introductory Data - Structures - -
- MECHENG 235 - Thermodynamics I -
- - MECHENG 240 - Introduction to Dynamics and - Vibrations - -
- MECHENG 250 - Design and Manufacturing I -
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- CLCIV 385 - Greek Mythology -
- EECS 203 - Discrete Mathematics -
- - ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering: Solar - Energy and Self-Powered Wireless Systems - -
- - MECHENG 211 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics - -
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- - ALA 105 - Digital Research: Critical Concepts & - Strategies - -
- - ENGR 151 - Accelerated Introduction to Computers - and Programming - -
- - MATH 216 - Introduction to Differential Equations - -
- SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology -
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+ Metron
+Software Engineer I
+Reston, VA
+April 3, 2023 - Present
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+ MITRE
+Intermediate Autonomous Systems Engineer
+McLean, VA
+September 12, 2022 - March 31, 2023
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MITRE
Associate Autonomous Systems Engineer
McLean, VA
-January 31, 2022 - Present
+January 31, 2022 - September 12, 2022
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Education
+University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
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+
+ M.S. in Robotics
+January 2021 - December 2021
+
+ GPA: 3.982
+ Focus: Acting
+
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+
- + AEROSP 584 - Navigation & Guidance of Aerospace + Vehicles + +
- ROB 501 - Math for Robotics +
- + ROB 535 - Self Driving Cars: Perception and + Control + +
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- ROB 550 - Robotic Systems Laboratory +
- ROB 590 - Directed Study +
- ROB 599 - Ethics for AI and Robotics +
+
+ B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering
+September 2016 - December 2020
+
+ GPA: 3.776
+ Focus: Controls
+
+
+ B.S.E. in Computer Science
+September 2016 - December 2020
+
+ GPA: 3.776
+ Focus: Intelligent Systems
+
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+
- + EECS 445 - Introduction to Machine Learning + +
- EECS 493 - User Interface Development +
- MECHENG 495 - Laboratory II +
- ROB 511 - Robot Operating Systems +
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+
- EECS 467 - Autonomous Robotics +
- + EECS 496 - Major Design Experience + Professionalism + +
- + MECHENG 561 - Design of Digital Control Systems + +
- + ROB 530 - Mobile Robotics: Methods & Algorithms + +
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- + EECS 492 - Introduction to Artificial + Intelligence + +
- MECHENG 335 - Heat Transfer +
- MECHENG 450 - Design and Manufacturing III +
- MECHENG 461 - Automatic Control +
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+
- EECS 201 - Computer Science Pragmatics +
- EECS 376 - Foundations of Computer Science +
- EECS 442 - Computer Vision +
- MECHENG 395 - Laboratory I +
- + STATS 412 - Introduction to Probability & + Statistics + +
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- MECHENG 350 - Design and Manufacturing II +
- + MECHENG 360 - Modeling, Analysis, and Control of + Dynamic Systems + +
- + MECHENG 382 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials + +
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+
- EECS 281 - Data Structures and Algorithms +
- + EECS 314 - Electrical Circuits, Systems, and + Applications + +
- + EECS 370 - Introduction to Computer Organization + +
- MECHENG 320 - Fluid Mechanics I +
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- + EECS 280 - Programming and Introductory Data + Structures + +
- MECHENG 235 - Thermodynamics I +
- + MECHENG 240 - Introduction to Dynamics and + Vibrations + +
- MECHENG 250 - Design and Manufacturing I +
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+
- CLCIV 385 - Greek Mythology +
- EECS 203 - Discrete Mathematics +
- + ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering: Solar + Energy and Self-Powered Wireless Systems + +
- + MECHENG 211 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics + +
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+
- + ALA 105 - Digital Research: Critical Concepts & + Strategies + +
- + ENGR 151 - Accelerated Introduction to Computers + and Programming + +
- + MATH 216 - Introduction to Differential Equations + +
- SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology +