I am a software engineer and robotics researcher with a Master’s in Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. My expertise spans software development, automation systems, and cloud infrastructure, with hands-on experience in robotics, drone systems, and embedded control systems. I am passionate about scalable applications, human-robot interaction, and innovative system design that bridges software and hardware technologies.

Education

  • M.S. in Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering – Universidad de los Andes, Colombia

Work Experience

  • Robotics Software Engineer – ICR247 (2024–Present)
    • Led the launch of automation software solutions
    • Developed scalable apps using Python, C++, control algorithms
    • Collaborated with Wandelbots, Vex, Altitude AI on joint projects
  • Senior Software Development Engineer – Valqari (2023–2024)
    • Integrated drone solutions using ROS2, IoT, and AWS
    • Built automated flight systems and managed EC2 cloud infrastructure
  • Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant – UWM (2020–2022)
    • Developed control systems for assistive robotic arms
    • Integrated EtherCAT/CANOpen systems in mobile robots
    • Taught programming, Unity, and advanced mechatronics
  • Robotics Engineer Intern – Precision Zone (2022)
    • Developed robotic demos using Yaskawa arms and vision systems
    • Presented at IMTS 2022 with interactive robot integrations

Technical Skills

  • Languages: C, C++, Python, SQL, Bash, Java, Swift
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Linux
  • Tools: Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
  • Frameworks: OpenCV, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn
  • Other: API development, Technical documentation

Recognitions & Awards

  • mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards Finalist (2025)
  • Most Fundable Companies, Platinum Level (Pepperdine 2023)
  • NSF and UWM Travel/Research Grants
  • M-WERC & EATON Tech Challenge Winner (2020)

Invention Disclosures

  • Smart Eye-Gaze Control Drive
  • Modular Inductive Proximity Sensor
  • Smart Shoulder Rehabilitation Device

Certifications

  • FAA Part 107 License
  • Swift for iOS UI – Tecnologico de Monterrey
  • Machine Learning Specializations – IBM, Deeplearning.ai
  • Plant PAX – Rockwell Automation