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+ Sravan Balaji is a Senior at the + University of Michigan + pursuing dual B.S.E.'s in + Mechanical Engineering + and + Computer Science + with an expected graduation of December 2020. Upon + completion of his Bachelor's degrees, he plans on + continuing his education with a Master's in + Robotics. +

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+ Sravan recently completed an ADAS Controls + Internship at + Rivian + during the summer of 2020. You can learn more about + this and his other work experiences in the + professional experience + section of the + portfolio + page. Sravan is currently in his final undergraduate + semester at the + University of Michigan. +

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+ Sravan's professional and academic interests are in + robotics, mechatronics, autonomous systems, + controls, programming, and GNU/Linux among other + things. His personal interests include video games, + podcasts, music, cooking, football, soccer, and + productivity software. +

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+ Docker Whale +
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+ Getting Started with Docker +

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+ A brief introduction to docker, how to use it, + and what you can do with it. +

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Getting Started with Docker

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Updated on March 18, 2020

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Introduction

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+ Throughout my college career in computer science, I have + found the need to develop applications that will be + deployed in a Linux environment. As a windows user, I + have usually turned to a couple of different options: + virtual machines, + Windows Subsystem for Linux, or + Cygwin. Recently, I discovered an alternative method for + building and testing Linux apps that is especially + useful for collaboration and deployment. Docker allows + you to package an OS and all the necessary dependencies + into a docker image. You can then spin up an + instance of this image called a + docker container in which you can run your source + code. Jake Wright's video was incredibly helpful in my + understanding of what docker is, how it's different from + virtual machines, and how to use it. +

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Installing Docker

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+ Depending on your host machine's operating system, you + will install one of the following Docker products. If + you have macOS or Windows, your first option should be + Docker Desktop. Check if you meet the system + requirements. If you do not, Docker Toolbox is the + legacy option that uses Oracle VirtualBox rather than + Hyper-V or HyperKit for virtualization. I am using a + computer with Windows 10 Home, so I use Docker Toolbox + for Windows. This blog post will discuss some solutions + to edge-case issues with Docker Toolbox that Docker + Desktop users will hopefully not have to deal with. +

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Docker Toolbox & WSL

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+ As mentioned previously, I am using Docker Toolbox since + Windows 10 Home does not support Hyper-V for + virtualization with Docker Desktop. You can run docker + toolbox in a command prompt or powershell terminal, but + I personally prefer to use WSL because I am more + familiar with bash terminal commands. If you are + interested in this setup, continue reading this section. + Otherwise, you can skip ahead. +

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Installing WSL

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+ The default way to install WSL is through the + Microsoft Store. This will install WSL on your system drive (e.g. + C:\). If you are like me and don't want to install it on + your system drive, follow the instructions + here. +

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Setting Up Docker Toolbox with WSL

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+ After installing WSL, follow the instructions in + Setting Up Docker Toolbox for Windows Home 10 and + WSL to Work Perfectly! + starting with + Install Docker and Docker Compose within WSL. As + you will have seen near the end of that post, there are + some extra steps needed to ensure that volume mounts + work. After setting root = /, you will need + to configure shared folders for the + default docker machine in VirtualBox. +

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Shared Folder Configuration for Volume Mounting

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+ I configured all of my drives as shared folders so I can + mount any folders on my host machine to any docker + containers I run. In your WSL terminal, run + docker-machine.exe start to start the + default docker machine created by the + Docker Quickstart Terminal. After your docker machine is + running, open the shared folder settings as shown in + Fixing Volumes in Docker Toolbox. The image below shows how C:\ on my host + computer is mounted at / in folder + c on my docker machine such that + C:\ maps to /c. Make sure you + have enabled Auto-mount and + Make Permanent. Click OK to save all + settings, then go back to the WSL terminal and run + docker-machine.exe restart default. Now + your docker machine should be properly configured to + allow volume mounting. +

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Increase Docker Machine Resources

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+ One issue I ran into with the default settings for the + default docker machine is the amount of RAM + allocated to it. I attempted to build the + GTSAM + library inside a docker container and ran into an + internal compiler error: Killed (program cc1plus). As mentioned + here, the solution is to increase the RAM allocated to the + docker machine in VirtualBox. In the WSL terminal, run + docker-machine.exe stop to shutdown the + docker machine. When this is complete, right click on + the default docker machine in VirtualBox + and open Settings. In the System tab, + increase Base Memory. Similar to virtual + machines, I would not recommend allocating more than + half of your system's RAM. For example, my computer has + 16 GB of RAM, so I would only recommend allocating up to + 8 GB of RAM to the docker machine. You can look through + the other options, such as number of allocated processor + cores, as well if you wish. +

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+ Building Images & Running Containers +

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+ To learn about Dockerfiles and a basic example, check + out the video in the + introduction. To learn about + Docker Compose, check out Jake Wright's video on the + topic. +

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+ X Forwarding for GUI Applications +

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+ In a virtual machine, you can easily run GUI + applications such as a web browser, text editor, etc. In + a docker container, the process is a little bit + different. You will need to download an X Server such as + VcXsrv Windows X Server. If you are using + chocolatey, you can run choco install vcxsrv. +

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+ Run GUI app in linux docker container on windows + host + provides a great explanation of why you would want to do + this and how to run your docker container. The post + discusses how to set your IP address as the + DISPLAY environment variable that is passed + to docker via the + -e DISPLAY=$DISPLAY command line argument. + You can alternatively pass your IP address as an + environment variable in your docker compose file. This + is shown in + MAAV's ROS Tutorial + (reproduced below). The main settings to look at below + are environment and + network_mode. Set the + DISPLAY environment variable to + [ip_address]:0.0 and set + network_mode: "host". +

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+# docker-compose.yml
+version: "2"
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+services:
+ros-demo:
+    image: ros-demo
+    privileged: true
+    volumes:
+    # Mount the current directory do everything in /tutorial within docker
+    - .:/tutorial:rw
+    environment:
+    - DISPLAY=1.1.1.1:0.0 # Change 1.1.1.1 to your IP Address
+    network_mode: "host"
+    container_name: ros-demo
+    command: "/bin/bash --init-file scripts/source-ros.sh" #source ros automatically
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+ Helpful Docker Commands +

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Conclusion

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+ Hopefully by this point, you have a better understanding + of what docker is, why you might want to use it, and how + to get a docker machine setup so you can build and run + docker containers. If you have any questions or + suggestions for improvement, feel free to + contact me. +

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+ + Copyright © 2019 Sravan Balaji under + MIT License + +
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diff --git a/common/footer.txt b/src/common/footer.txt similarity index 54% rename from common/footer.txt rename to src/common/footer.txt index 0d0c1ed..9cd85b3 100644 --- a/common/footer.txt +++ b/src/common/footer.txt @@ -1 +1 @@ -document.write('
Copyright © 2019 Sravan Balaji under MIT License
') \ No newline at end of file +document.write('
Copyright © 2019 Sravan Balaji under MIT License
') \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/common/header.html b/src/common/header.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d2ec1e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/common/header.html @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/src/common/header.txt b/src/common/header.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c580d34 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/common/header.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +document.write(' ') \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/common/navbar.html b/src/common/navbar.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1dfc228 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/common/navbar.html @@ -0,0 +1,161 @@ + diff --git a/src/common/navbar.txt b/src/common/navbar.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..85aa165 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/common/navbar.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +document.write(' ') \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/documentation.html b/src/documentation.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4124dd1 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/documentation.html @@ -0,0 +1,367 @@ + + + + + Documentation + + + + + +
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+

Introduction

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+ My idea for this website started simply as a way for + me to present my professional portfolio. As I + started learning HTML and looking at other websites + for inspiration, I decided to make it my own and add + in the personal page with some of my recommendations + and favorite things. Additionally, I noticed that + very few people had any documentation on how/where + they learned web design. While git repos were + generally made public, it was hard for someone to + understand what was going on if they weren't already + familiar with the framework or language being used. + Thus, I decided to create a documentation page which + will hopefully help others who are interested in + making their own website do so using what I have + learned from friends I have talked to. It also helps + me save some useful links in a way that others can + see and understand the use case for. +

+ +

+ This website was originally designed in HTML with + some CSS for styling. However, I ran into issues + with scalability and mobile browser support. See + Web Design below for my + current implementation method and some other cool + things that I have discovered through my learning + process that you may find interesting. +

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Website Hosting

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Purchasing a Domain Name

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+ Per + Yash Vesikar's recommendation, I used + Google Domains + to purchase the + sravanbalaji.com + domain for $12 per year. +

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Hosting Website

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+ There are a couple of options I have found for + hosting my website (for free). As a U of M student, + I am able to create my own UM Web Page hosted on U + of M Servers or create a personal site hosted by + Google through the + U-M Google collaboration. I have not looked into the Google Sites option, + but there is + documentation + available if you are interested. I originally opted + to create my own site and host it on U of M Servers. + Information on how to do this can be found on the + UMICH Information and Technology Services + website. Some limitations I found with this were that I + would have to manually upload my website files to + the afs directory as the SFTP process described did + not work for me. Additionally, the domain name for U + of M hosted websites take the form + http://www-personal.umich.edu/~youruniqname/ + which is clearly not ideal. You can sort of get + around this by enabling + web forwarding + on Google Domains. All this does is redirect traffic + from your custom domain to the U of M domain. This + might be ok for you, but I would prefer to have my + website show up at the domain I purchased. Per + Yash Vesikar's recommendation, I looked into + GitHub Pages + to host my website directly from a GitHub + repository. This comes with the added benefit that + changes are live as soon as you push them to the + master branch of your + <username>.github.io + repository. I found + Trent Yang's post + about setting up Google Domains for GitHub pages + very useful. +

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Web Design

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Bootstrap Framework

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+ When I first made this website, it was implemented + in HTML and CSS without the use of a framework. This + gave me a lot of custom control over every aspect, + but it made some things unnecessarily tedious and + difficult. One example of this is the navigation + bar. Trying to implement that without a framework is + more difficult than it needs to be. Another issue I + ran into was compatibility with mobile browsers. Per + Tianhong (Sam) Wen's recommendation, I looked into + Bootstrap. This has built-in responsive classes that + can auto adjust the size and placement of elements + based on the screen size. It also provides an easy + way to implement some cool features like the navbar, + accordion-like cards, and a grid layout to easily + place images and text around your website's + viewport. +

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Reusing HTML

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+ The easiest way I found to reuse HTML code is via + JavaScript as described in + Page Headers And Footers. This is by no means the most elegant or + automated, but it was the only method I could get to + actually work. If you don't want to go through the + hassle of manually removing line breaks, you can use + this handy online text converter from + Text Fixer. +

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Display Resume PDF in Website using GitHub

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+ I have the latest version of my + resume stored + in a public + + GitHub repository, but I wanted an easy way to share it directly on + my website. This led me to look for ways to embed a + PDF in HTML. This works great for local files, but + not so great for PDFs stored in a repository. The + trick is to get the link to the raw PDF file from + GitHub and to use Google Drive PDF Viewer. This is + outlined in + Kekayan's Medium post. +

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Aesthetics

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Color Scheme

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+ I used the primary palette colors from + University of Michigan Design Resources + and generated a cool color scheme using + coolors. +

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Logo

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+ I designed my logo for free on + hatchful. My main purpose for this was to have a nice + looking favicon for my website on browsers as well + as for the home page icon in the navbar. +

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Inspiration

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+ Content, design, and implementation were inspired by the + following sources + +
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+

Welcome!

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+ Welcome to my personal website! For information on how + this website was created and hosted, please see the + documentation + page.

+ + This website is currently a work in progress and updates + will be made as I find time. You can follow development + and make suggestions on + GitHub. +

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+ Visual Studio Code +

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Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac

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+ Visual Studio Code is currently my favorite editor + for most programming applications I work on. I have + previously tried + Sublime Text, + Notepad++, and + Vim + as my primary text editors, but I was never fully + satisfied with their functionality. When I first + started using VS Code, I wasn't convinced by it + either. It looked like just another text editor with + no special features. Over time, Microsoft has done a + great job of improving stability, speed, and + functionality. The feature that finally made the + decision for me was the community support for + extensions. If you are a die hard Vim user for + example, there's a Vim emulation extension that + should ease the transition. I just love the overall + aesthetic, auto-completion, and sheer number of + features available. It runs on every platform you + could conceivably develop on and it looks great! + Don't plan on switching editors any time soon! Check + out some of my favorite extensions and customization + options below. If you are using + chocolatey, you can install + VS Code + with choco install vscode. +

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General Extensions

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Development Specific Extensions

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Font

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+ My current favorite font for development and + general use is + FiraCode. I love the style and ligatures for common + character sequences such as comparisons and + arrows (e.g. >=, ->, and ==>). +

+ Follow the + installation instructions + for your platform. If you are using + chocolatey, you can install + FiraCode + with + choco install firacode-ttf. +

+ Then follow the + VS Code instructions + to enable the font in the editor. +

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+ Notion +

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Platform: Web App, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

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+ This is my current favorite productivity app. I use + it to keep track of things like homework, personal + tasks, gift ideas, shopping lists, personal wish + lists, upcoming video games, etc. I previously used + Trello + and + Google Keep + to track tasks and random bits of information, but + Notion has been a game changer. While the full + experience is locked behind a paywall, you can get + the paid tier for free if you have a university + (.edu) email. If you haven't already, I would + suggest giving it a try. Use this + referral link + to get some free credit on your account to use if + you decide to use any of the paid tiers. If you are + using + chocolatey, you can install + Notion + with choco install notion. +

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+ Clatter +

+

Platform: Windows

+

+ Have you ever wondered if there was an app to + combine all of your messaging apps into 1? Well, + Clatter is the answer. I used to keep multiple tabs + and programs open so I could see all of my messaging + services at once, but with Clatter, they are all + neatly packaged in one application. Any messaging + service with a web app can be accessed through + Clatter. Give it a try, I'm sure you will enjoy it + as much as I do. +

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+ Windows Terminal +

+

Platform: Windows

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+ If you have ever felt that the default windows + terminal could use a refresh, you are in luck! + Microsoft has been working on an updated version of + Windows Terminal that provides tabs for Command + Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. It also offers a + faster, better looking, windows terminal experience. + At the time of writing, Windows Terminal is still in + preview, but hopefully the full version will be + released to everyone soon. If you are using + chocolatey, you can install + Windows Terminal + with + choco install microsoft-windows-terminal. +

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+ Chocolatey +

+

Platform: Windows

+

+ Chocolatey is Windows's answer to + Homebrew. It is essentially a package manager that allows + you to easily track and upgrade/install/uninstall + programs on Windows. You can easily install any + programs you need via command prompt and avoid the + tedious installation wizard. Just search + chocolatey's list of packages, run terminal + as Administrator, and run + choco install package_name. +

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+ Wallpaper Engine +

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Platform: Windows

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+ Wallpaper Engine is amongst my favorite programs on + this list. If you have ever seen live wallpapers on + phones and thought can I get that on my PC?, + this is the program for you. At a regular price of + $3.99, I cannot recommend this enough. Fair warning, + this will drain your battery and RAM if you plan on + running it at its highest settings with animations + and other compute heavy settings. On my laptop, I + changed the settings so the wallpaper is static when + unplugged, but animated and reactive when plugged + in. There are some memory saving options that can + pause the program when another program is in + full-screen and in-focus to improve battery life and + performance. +

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+ Fences +

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Platform: Windows

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+ Fences is a desktop management software that allows + you to group your desktop icons into fences. + These fences can be rolled up so they are tucked + away neatly into a corner, allowing you to view your + desktop wallpaper while still being able to access + your shortcuts when you need to. I really like + Fences because it keeps my desktop clutter-free and + I get to look at my amazing wallpaper (see + Wallpaper Engine). I + purchased Fences on + Steam, but you can also get it directly from + Stardock's website. Would definitely recommend getting it if you have + a cluttered desktop. +

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+ Start10 +

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Platform: Windows

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+ I wasn't actually interested in Start10 when I first + got it. I got it in a bundle with + Fences. The gist of Start10 is + that it allows you to customize the way your taskbar + looks and the style of start menu you would like. + The options are Windows 7, Windows 10, or Modern. + Windows 7 has the classic search bar and list of + applications. Windows 10 has the list of programs + and start menu tiles introduced in Windows + 10. Modern style is a bit of a hybrid. It has the + application list from Windows 7, but the theme looks + more like Windows 10. I personally prefer Windows 10 + style because of the tiles that easily let + you launch your favorite apps. I wouldn't + necessarily recommend getting Start10 on its own as + I don't see much value in it, but it is a nice + addition if you have ever wanted to change the look + of your taskbar or start menu. +

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+ Pocket Casts +

+

Platform: Web App, iOS, Android

+

+ This is my preferred Podcast app. I have it on my + Android phone and I use the Windows app on my + desktop and laptop. I purchased the web app and + android app prior to the newsubscription + model that Pocket Casts has implemented. While I + don't agree with this new pay structure, I + appreciate that they have implemented a free tier + that has the majority of features that most people + will need. +

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+ YouTube Vanced +

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Platform: Android

+

+ I discovered this 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. +

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+ Xodo +

+

Platform: Web App, iOS, Android, Windows

+

+ This is the best PDF editor/reader I have found that + doesn't require a paid subscription (unlike Adobe) + for all of its features. You can easily write/edit, + fill out forms, and add digital signatures. All for + free. +

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+ myTube! +

+

Platform: Windows

+

+ Similar to + YouTube Vanced, this + app removes ads from YouTube. The main difference + here is that myTube! is a Windows app rather than an + Android app. You should also check out + UWP Companion + so you can redirect YouTube links from your web + browser to myTube. +

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+ Microsoft Edge +

+

Platform: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

+

+ I have been using the development build of the new + Microsoft Edge since around June 2019 and have + generally enjoyed it. It will be very familiar for + those coming from Chrome since it is also based on + Chromium. The main reason I like it is for its speed and + reduced RAM usage. I haven't done any official tests + comparing performance, but it subjectively seems + more responsive. Additionally, most if not all + Chrome extensions can be used on the new Edge, so + that should help ease the transition for those who + can't live without them. One of Microsoft's main + selling points for the new Edge is privacy features. + Overall, there are still a few issues I have + encountered like links in google searches not + opening properly, but I can put up with that for the + performance improvement. Finally, you will want to + change the default search engine to google unless + you plan on using Bing for those + Microsoft Rewards + points. If you are using + chocolatey, you can install + Microsoft Edge + with choco install microsoft-edge. +

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+ Your Phone +

+

Platform: Windows, Android

+

+ Your Phone from Microsoft is the answer to my + long-term need for a way to interact with my phone + from my PC (not you + Samsung DeX). At the time of writing, this isn't supported on + all android devices, but it works with my Samsung + Galaxy S10+. The main feature I use is viewing my + phone's notifications on my PC, but they have also + implemented Phone Screen which let's you interact + with you phone via mouse and keyboard (or touch + screen if you have it). If you have a supported PC + and phone, you will need to download the + Android App + and the + Windows App. If you have ever wanted a better way to integrate + your desktop/laptop and phone experience, this is + it. +

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+ Remote Fingerprint Unlock +

+

Platform: Windows, Android

+

+ I discovered Remote Fingerprint Unlock recently, but + in my short time with it, I absolutely love it. When + Google announced the + Pixelbook + back in 2017, needless to say I was very + disappointed to hear that the great hardware would + be paired with Chrome OS. One feature I wished I had + on Windows + Android was the ability to unlock the + Pixelbook with an Android Phone. With this app, you + can do just that. You'll need the + Android App + and the + Windows Program. If you get the Pro version, you can even use the + Wake-on-LAN + feature. +

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+ Ditto Clipboard Manager +

+

Platform: Windows

+

+ I first learned of Ditto from + Nick Janetakis's post on + Boosting Software Developer Productivity with a + Clipboard Manager. I used to struggle with the limitation of only + having one item copied in my clipboard at a time, + but Ditto provides a light and simple solution. You + can copy as many things as you want with + ctrl+c as usual. When you want to + paste, simply open Ditto and select the item you + want to paste! If you are using + chocolatey, you can install + Ditto + with choco install ditto. +

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Hardware

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+ Desktop PC: Custom +

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+ A full list of my desktop PC build components can be + found on + PCPartPicker. My current build has stayed largely the same from + when I first built it, with the exception of the + peripherals and monitors. I have upgraded my + keyboard, mouse, and speakers over the past couple + of years as I found deals. +

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+

Laptop: HP Spectre x360 15"

+

+ My laptop is mainly used for school. I wanted a + touchscreen so I could take digital written notes in + class and I needed a good processor and dedicated + graphics card for + CAD + software and for general programming applications. I + landed on the HP Spectre x360 because it had a great + balance of specs, amazing display, touch screen, and + very nice typing experience for a reasonable price. + I was initially leaning towards a Razer Blade or + Microsoft's Surface Book. The former would be great + for school and for gaming, but it isn't great for + taking handwritten digital notes. The latter is + similar to the Spectre in regards to specs, but has + a favorable display ratio. The main reason I chose + against it in the end was the high price relative to + the Spectre. I was able to get very comparable specs + for a much lower price with the Spectre. My laptop + is the 2016 model with Intel i7-7500U CPU, NVIDIA + GeForce 940MX GPU, and 16 GB RAM. The newer models + have thinner bezels, diamond-cut corners, updated + specs, and better trackpad drivers. I got around + this issue by + + installing Microsoft's Precision Trackpad + drivers + myself as the pre-installed Synaptics drivers are + not great. +

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Tablet: Microsoft Surface Go

+

+ The Surface Go is primarily used as a + secondary-device and tablet. I use it for media + consumption and occasional e-book reading. It is by + no means powerful enough to act as my primary + device, but I like it as a secondary device that I + will occasionally use. 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. If you are a Costco member, I would + recommend looking at the + Surface Type Cover bundle. This bundle has a 128 GB SSD, 4GB RAM, Intel + Pentium Gold 4415Y CPU, and includes the type cover. +

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+

Phone: Samsung Galaxy S10+

+

+ 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. +

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Watch: Samsung Galaxy Watch

+

+ 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

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+ 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. My only grip is that the mic isn't + that great for taking phone calls. Integrates well + with my Galaxy Watch and Galaxy S10+. My one grip is + the battery life. 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. +

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Wireless Headphones: Sony WH-1000XM3

+

+ I actually purchased the WH-1000XM2's myself before + the XM3's came out, but the XM3's are an improvement + in every way and well worth the price. Sound quality + is amazing, noise cancelling is excellent, and it + has audio passthrough in case you need to hear your + environment. If you need wireless bluetooth + headphones, this is it. You can get these headphones + for around $290 on + Drop. My favorite feature is definitely the battery + life. Sony reports 30 hours of charge. If you will + be away from an outlet for an extended period of + time and plan on using your headphones a lot, these + are great. +

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Video Games

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Gaming Platform Profiles

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Favorite Games

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  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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  • Octopath Traveler
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  • God of War
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  • Marvel's Spider-Man
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  • The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
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  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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  • Dark Souls 1 (Remastered) & 3
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  • Borderlands 2
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  • Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order
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  • Minecraft
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  • Red Dead Redemption 2
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  • The Sims 3
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  • Monster Hunter: World
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Podcasts

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+ AI Podcast (Lex Fridman) +

+

+ As an aspiring roboticist, I'm very interested in + the state of the art in artificial intelligence, + machine learning, and robotics. The AI podcast, + hosted by Lex Fridman, is a series of conversations + with prominent members in the field of AI, science, + and technology at MIT and in industry. +

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+ The Bill Simmons Podcast (The Ringer) +

+

+ As a New England Patriot's fan (most because of Tom + Brady), I really enjoy this (perhaps too + Boston-centric) sports podcast. Bill Simmons grew up + in the New England area and supports all of the + Boston teams, although he currently lives in Los + Angeles. I enjoy his conversations with friends and + family about the week's events in sports, generally + focused on NFL and NBA. He occasionally has + celebrity guests and sometimes brings guests on to + talk about TV and movies. +

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+ Football Weekly (The Guardian) +

+

+ I love the light-hearted and sometimes comedic news + and analysis of Premier League (and others) matches. + The rotating cast of football journalists and + long-time hosts are thoroughly enjoyable to listen + to every week. Definitely recommend this podcast for + any football (soccer) fans. +

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+

+ Giant Bombcast (Giant Bomb) +

+

+ The Giant Bombcast is a great podcast for video game + fans. They discuss video game news, latest releases, + and sometimes stuff completely unrelated. Very fun + to listen to throughout the week as each episode is + pretty long. +

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+ The Vergecast (The Verge) +

+

+ The Vergecast is perhaps my favorite podcast of any + genre. The hosts discuss the week's tech news and + other nerdy topics as well as interviews with tech + leaders. Cannot recommend this enough. +

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+ Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (NPR) +

+

+ This is my favorite news/comedy podcast. I love + hearing about the week's wacky stories and the + rotating panel of comedians' opinions on world + events. +

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+ The Daily (The New York Times) +

+

+ My go to for the major news events of the day (as + implied by the name). It's ready every weekday by 6 + AM and generally doesn't run longer than 30 minutes. + Great way to start the day. +

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+ Dan Carlin's Hardcore History (Dan Carlin) +

+

+ This is long-form historical discussion and + analysis. If you are interested in diving deep into + historical events from the perspective of someone + who knows how to tell a story, this is the podcast + for you. Episodes are generally 4 to 5 hours long + and aren't released very often as they require an + enormous amount of research. +

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+ Throughline (NPR) +

+

+ The premise of Throughline is exploring how we can + look at the past to understand the present. The + hosts are awesome and always find very interesting + stories in the past relating to current events that + help put things in perspective. +

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+ Invisibilia (NPR) +

+

+ I'm not entirely sure how to describe this podcast. + According to the podcast description, Invisibilia is + about the unseeable forces that control human + behavior and shake our ideas, beliefs, and + assumptions. Definitely very interesting and + different from most of the other podcasts I listen + to. +

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Music

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+

Spotify Playlist

+

+ These are my current (approximately 100) favorite + songs. +

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Education

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University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)

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B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering

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September 2016 - December 2020
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+ GPA: 3.757
+ Focus: Controls
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B.S.E. in Computer Science

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September 2016 - December 2020
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+ GPA: 3.757
+ Focus: Intelligent Systems
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+ + 1. Fall 2016 + +
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  • + ALA 105 - Digital + Research: Critical Concepts & + Strategies +
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  • + ENGR 151 - Accelerated + Introduction to Computers and + Programming +
    • +
  • + MATH 216 - Introduction + to Differential Equations +
    • +
  • + SOC 100 - Introduction to + Sociology +
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+ + +
+ + 2. Winter 2017 + +
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  • + CLCIV 385 - Greek + Mythology +
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  • + EECS 203 - Discrete + Mathematics +
    • +
  • + ENGR 100 - Introduction + to Engineering: Solar Energy and + Self-Powered Wireless Systems +
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  • + MECHENG 211 - + Introduction to Solid Mechanics +
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+ + 3. Fall 2017 + +
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  • + EECS 280 - Programming + and Introductory Data Structures +
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  • + MECHENG 235 - + Thermodynamics I +
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  • + MECHENG 240 - + Introduction to Dynamics and + Vibrations +
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  • + MECHENG 250 - Design and + Manufacturing I +
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+ + 4. Winter 2018 + +
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  • + EECS 281 - Data + Structures and Algorithms +
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  • + EECS 314 - Electrical + Circuits, Systems, and + Applications +
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  • + EECS 370 - Introduction + to Computer Organization +
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  • + MECHENG 320 - Fluid + Mechanics I +
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+ + 5. Fall 2018 + +
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  • + MECHENG 350 - Design and + Manufacturing II +
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  • + MECHENG 360 - Modeling, + Analysis, and Control of Dynamic + Systems +
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  • + MECHENG 382 - Mechanical + Behavior of Materials +
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+ + 6. Winter 2019 + +
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  • + EECS 201 - Computer + Science Pragmatics +
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  • + EECS 376 - Foundations of + Computer Science +
    • +
  • + EECS 442 - Computer + Vision +
    • +
  • + MECHENG 395 - Laboratory + I +
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  • + STATS 412 - Introduction + to Probability & Statistics +
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+ + 7. Fall 2019 + +
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  • + EECS 492 - Introduction + to Artificial Intelligence +
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  • + MECHENG 335 - Heat + Transfer +
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  • + MECHENG 450 - Design and + Manufacturing III +
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  • + MECHENG 461 - Automatic + Control +
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+ + +
+ + 8. Winter 2020 + +
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  • + EECS 467 - Autonomous + Robotics +
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  • + EECS 496 - Major Design + Experience Professionalism +
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  • + MECHENG 561 - Design of + Digital Control Systems +
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  • + ROB 530 - Mobile + Robotics: Methods & Algorithms +
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+ + 9. Fall 2020 (In Progress) + +
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  • + EECS 445 - Introduction + to Machine Learning +
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  • + EECS 493 - User Interface + Development +
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  • + MECHENG 495 - Laboratory + II +
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  • + ROB 511 - Robot Operating + Systems +
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+ Professional Experience +

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Rivian

+

ADAS Controls Intern

+

Remote

+
June 2020 - August 2020
+ Hard Skills: + + Soft Skills: +
    +
  • Public Presentation
    • +
  • Design Documentation
    • +
  • Professional Communication
    • +
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+ +
+ + Model-In-Loop Test Case + Generation + +
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+
+

Problem

+

+ Existing software components needed + to be tested to ensure that + requirements were being met. +

+

Task

+

+ My job was to translate software + component requirements into + Model-in-Loop unit tests in + Simulink. +

+

Result

+

+ Created Model-in-Loop test cases for + ~50 requirements using + Simulink test. I was able to identify and + resolve 7 issues at the model level + to prevent them from reaching + in-vehicle testing. To improve + testing, I created a script to + automatically run all test cases and + generate a report for easy + identification of issues. Also + created documentation in + Confluence + to streamline future test case + generation. +

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+ + Simulink Software Integration + +
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+ + Testing Data Processing + +
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+

Problem

+

+ Vehicle testing data needed to be + processed to evaluate performance + against requirements and determine + controls parameters to tune. +

+

Task

+

+ My job was to modify existing data + processing scripts to work with new + test data. +

+

Result

+

+ I was able to map the signals from + new test data logs to work with the + existing scripts and manually + calculate intermediate signals that + were not recorded. This allowed me + to generate plots that could easily + be compared to previous test runs. + From these plots, I identified + potential issues that could be + investigated by the controls team. +

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Hughes Network Systems

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Software Development Intern

+

San Diego, CA

+
May 2019 - August 2019
+ Hard Skills: +
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  • Embedded Programming in C
    • +
  • C# and .NET Framework
    • +
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    • GUI Design
      • +
    • + REST + Requests & + FTP +
      • +
    +
  • Network Communication
    • +
      +
    • + TCP + and + UDP +
      • +
    • + MQTT-SN +
      • +
    +
+ Soft Skills: +
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  • Public Presentation
    • +
  • Design Documentation
    • +
  • Professional Communication
    • +
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+ + Mobile Terminal Configuration + Tool + +
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+

Problem

+

+ Hughes sells mobile satellite + terminals that provide internet and + phone service to customers. Some + customers who purchased terminals in + bulk (~1000) required non-default + settings. The configuration process + of manually changing settings on + each terminal was tedious and + error-prone. +

+

Task

+

+ My job was to develop a Windows 7 / + 10 program that would automate the + terminal configuration process. +

+

Result

+

+ I designed and developed a GUI + program in C# that detects which + terminal model is connected and uses + the available interface (REST + API + or + FTP) to copy the configuration of the + master terminal. This can + then be used to automatically + configure subsequent terminals. +

+

Customer Feedback

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+ "Btw the tool you sent us is + helping a lot. Thank you so + much." +

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+ Hughes Customer +
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+ + Location Based Services + +
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+

Problem

+

+ Hughes mobile terminals allow + customers to have internet and phone + access in remote areas via a + satellite connection. Some customers + may find value in a GPS feature + built into the terminal. In this + situation, the terminal would send + GPS coordinates to a server at + regular intervals of time, distance, + and/or velocity as configured by the + end-user. +

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Task

+

+ My task was to investigate a way to + minimize the data packet size of GPS + coordinates and to update the + terminal's software to send these + data packets to a server configured + by the end-user. +

+

Result

+

+ This project was assigned to me + after the completion of my previous + project, which was intended to last + the entire internship. I was able to + determine that + MQTT-SN + was a good option as it simply sends + a data packet to a server without + checking for acknowledgement and the + packet header is sufficiently small. + I successfully implemented the + packet structure and delivery to the + server on the terminal software + written in C. However, I was unable + to get the server to recognize that + it received the packet in my + remaining time at Hughes. Using + Wireshark, I confirmed the reception of the + packet, but none of the open-source + MQTT-SN + brokers I used worked. +

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Rivian

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Business Technology Intern

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Plymouth, MI

+
May 2018 - December 2018
+ Hard Skills: + + Soft Skills: +
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  • Stakeholder Interviews
    • +
  • Design Documentation
    • +
  • Professional Communication
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+ + Bill of Materials Analysis + +
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Problem

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+ Rivian had an existing process for + analyzing bill of materials data + that needed to be further developed + and maintained. +

+

Task

+

+ My job was to communicate with + project management to determine and + implement improvements to mass and + cost analysis. +

+

Result

+

+ I improved the existing Excel Macro + to check for inconsistencies between + parent and child items so mass and + cost was not double counted. + Additionally, improved the user + interface by adding macro buttons to + allow for quick filtering of pivot + tables and highlight potential + discrepancies. +

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+ + Internal Website + +
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Problem

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+ Requirements management in + JAMA + was very much a manual process to + check for inconsistent relationships + between the different types of + requirements. +

+

Task

+

+ I proposed an automated system that + would enforce relationships set by + the systems engineering team and + highlight issues that required + manual intervention. +

+

Result

+

+ I designed and implemented an + internal-use website that collected + and displayed data from business + systems like + JAMA. This made use of + JAMA's + REST + API + to automatically pull requirements + metadata and enforce the determined + relational rules. Additionally + integrated Bill of Materials + analysis macro into website so users + would receive the processed + spreadsheet via email. Front-end + design was written in HTML and + back-end scripts were written in + Python + using the + Django Web Framework. +

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+ + IT Service Desk + +
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+

Problem

+

+ Rivian's previous IT service desk in + KACE Systems Management + had issues tracking the status of + tickets resulting in an + SLA + met percentage of ~75%. +

+

Task

+

+ My job was to migrate the IT service + desk to + Jira + and improve the ticket tracking + process. +

+

Result

+

+ I created custom automation rules to + assign tickets based on request type + and location. Created queues and + reports to track response time, + workload, request types, and other + metrics. These efforts resulted in + an + SLA + met percentage of ~95%. +

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Rivian

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Vehicle Integration Intern

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Livonia, MI

+
June 2017 - August 2017
+ Hard Skills: +
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  • Java
    • +
  • Data Analysis
    • +
  • + Systems Engineering / + Requirements Management +
    • +
  • IBM Rational DOORS
    • +
+ Soft Skills: +
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  • Design Documentation
    • +
  • Professional Communication
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+ + Requirements Management and System + Diagrams + +
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Problem

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+ Rivian needed an organized way of + tracking interfaces between + components and managing + requirements. +

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Task

+

+ My job was to create system + architecture models to help + distribute and track requirements + from the vehicle level to component + level. Additionally, these + requirements needed to be managed + and distributed via DOORS Next + Generation. +

+

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