About

Work Experience

• Principal Engineering Specialist II, Framatome, Inc.

  Jun, 2023 - Present

  Lead modernization and integration of robotic inspection systems for nuclear power plants, combining autonomy, perception, and backend software to achieve safety-critical reliability. Blend technical execution with leadership to guide simulation, validation, and analytics initiatives.

  • Directed integration and validation of robotics autonomy stacks using ROS2 and C++, coordinating simulation-based verification and on-field testing to ensure reliability.

  • Developed sensor fusion and control pipelines, leveraging Python analytics and GPU profiling to optimize performance and traceability in embedded systems.

  • Led cross-functional debugging of integration issues involving networking, timing, and compute constraints; delivered reproducible test frameworks.

  • Mentored engineers and introduced peer reviews and validation workflows aligned with functional safety standards.

  • Collaborated across autonomy, controls, and analytics teams to connect metrics dashboards with deployment feedback loops, enhancing real-time observability and safety confidence.

• Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Clarkson University

  Jul, 2016 - May, 20236 years 10 months

  Led applied research in dynamical systems, modeling, and data-driven methods with focus on reliability, control, and machine learning foundations relevant to robotics autonomy.

  • Principal Investigator for algorithm development in dynamical data analysis, bridging theory and applied robotics modeling.

  • Mentored researchers and students, managing cross-disciplinary collaborations on simulation and control topics.

  • Recognized with Outstanding New Teacher Award (2019) for excellence in research mentorship and technical communication.

• Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Wisconsin–Madison

  Aug, 2013 - Jun, 20162 years 10 months

  Conducted research on topological and geometric methods for analysis of complex dynamical data relevant to 3D perception and robotic motion analysis.

• Researcher in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara

  Jan, 2007 - Jul, 20125 years 6 months

  Developed simulation and control algorithms integrating ML and nonlinear dynamics theory. Worked on real-time state estimation and digital twin architectures under DARPA/ONR/AFOSR programs.

• Control Design Engineer, Liva d.o.o.

  Sep, 2005 - Jul, 200610 months

  Designed and deployed automation control systems for regulated industrial applications using Petri-net-based logic and Siemens STEP7 PLCs.

Skills

Education

Certificates