About Me

Hi, I’m Fernando, a Mechanical Engineering student with a minor in Control and Dynamical systems, passionate about solving complex problems in robotics and automation. I have experience in projects ranging from motion control platforms to path-planning algorithms in ROS2. My goal is to contribute to cutting-edge innovations in robotics that enhance efficiency and adaptability.

Skills

Robotics

ROS2, Linux, Git, Gazebo, Computer Vision, Motion Planning, Feedback Control

Programming

C++, C, Python, Java, MATLAB, VHDL

Manufacturing

Mills, Lathe, Laser Cutter, 3D Printing, Soldering

Mechanical Engineering

Fusion360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mechatronics, Microcontroller

Current Focus

Autonomous Robotics

Building stronger intuition around planning, perception, and control systems for robots that operate in changing environments.

Mechanical Systems

Designing mechanisms with practical manufacturing, assembly, and testing constraints in mind.

Technical Communication

Documenting project decisions, tradeoffs, and results so the work is easy to understand and build on.