About Me
Computer engineer with a strong focus on robotics software, autonomy-adjacent systems, and simulation. Experienced building multi-agent robotic systems using ROS on Linux, integrating real-world sensor data, and developing performance-aware C++ and Python software. Background spans robotics middleware, embedded Linux development, simulation, and AI-driven decision systems. Comfortable working across software and hardware boundaries in test-heavy, iterative environments.
Education
Master of Science: Electrical Engineering
University of Rhode Island - Expected May 2026
Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Program
GPA: 3.90 / 4.00
Bachelor of Science: Computer Engineering
University of Rhode Island - Graduated May 2025
Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.90 / 4.00
Technical Skills
Languages
- C++
- C
- Python
- Bash
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
- MIPS Assembly
- LC-3
Robotics & Systems
- ROS / ROS2
- Linux (Ubuntu)
- Docker
- Robotics middleware
- Simulation pipelines
- Sensor integration (odometry, RGB-D)
- Real-time data processing
- Multi-agent systems
AI / Autonomy Tooling
- PyTorch
- Hugging Face Transformers
- LoRA / PEFT fine-tuning
- Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Embeddings
- FAISS vector search
- LLM-based decision systems
Engineering Tools
- Unity (3D simulation & visualization)
- MATLAB
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
- LTSpice
- Multisim
- VHDL
- OpenMV IDE
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Rhode Island
- Designed and implemented multi-agent software systems for automated analysis and decision pipelines.
- Built simulation environments to study distributed agent coordination and system behavior.
- Developed Unity-based 3D and VR visualization tools to analyze autonomy and coordination outcomes.
- Worked in Linux-based research environments emphasizing testing, iteration, and performance awareness.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Rhode Island
- Developed AI-driven software systems using large language models and structured reasoning pipelines.
- Built and maintained backend services using Python and Flask in modular, testable architectures.
- Integrated multiple external APIs and data streams into reliable end-to-end systems.
Computer Engineering Intern
Electro Standards Laboratories
- Developed and maintained embedded Linux software using C and Python.
- Troubleshot electrical and software issues through hands-on testing and system-level debugging.
- Collaborated with hardware and engineering teams to validate system behavior and reliability.
- Authored technical documentation supporting long-term maintainability and deployment.
Software Engineering Intern
IGT
- Debugged and resolved Linux system issues using low-level command-line and system analysis tools.
- Developed Bash, C, and C++ software for device-level API integration.
- Implemented and evaluated OCR pipelines to improve system accuracy and robustness.
Projects
LLM Robotics
Built and simulated a TurtleBot-style Waffle robot using ROS on Linux, integrating odometry and RGB-D camera data into a unified perception pipeline. Designed ROS nodes to publish structured state representations and connected real-time observations to a large language model for high-level reasoning and decision-making.
Agentic RAG Chatbot
Built a multi-agent retrieval-augmented generation system for structured reasoning. Implemented embedding pipelines and FAISS-based vector search to reduce hallucinations and improve response quality. Deployed as a Dockerized Flask API designed for iterative testing.
AI Meeting Assistant
Developed an end-to-end meeting intelligence platform including transcription and summarization. Integrated speech-to-text systems with LLM-based action item and agenda extraction, emphasizing modular design and reliability across varying input conditions.
Senior Capstone: Robotic Assembly & Inspection
Designed an automated PCBA assembly and inspection workstation. Integrated robotics hardware, sensors, and control software into a unified system, and fabricated custom parts using 3D printing.
Honors & Activities
- Dean's List (every semester)
- Raymond M. Wright FastTrack Scholarship (2025-2026)
- URI Wrestling Team
- Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program Admit
Contact
Location: Montgomery, MA 01085
Phone: (413) 265-5165
Email: jackfastime@gmail.com