Andrew Robinson

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

2020 - 2021

Mercer University, Macon, GA

While working towards the completion of my masters, I focused on Software Engineering and Database Design.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

2016 - 2020

Mercer University, Macon, GA

My undergraduate studies primarily focused on embedded systems, object-oriented programming, and operating system theory.

High Altitude Research Platform Project Lead

2017 - 2019

Mercer University, Macon, GA

I led a team to prepare and launch a redesigned stratospheric research capsule to collect temperature data and live stream video footage of the Great American Solar Eclipse. During this project, I ensured that software and hardware of on-payload and off-payload components are properly programmed and ready for weather balloon launches. The current effort before I left was to redesign the research capsule and ground station to allow local schools to perform cheap, high altitude, low pressure experiments.

Homelabbing

I run enterprise-grade servers and networking equipment at home as a way to grow my knowledge in hypervisors, Linux servers, Windows servers, load balancers, and Cisco switches.

Programming

When I face a problem that can be solved with programming, I love to use it as a chance to explore new languages, APIs, and libraries. Some projects of this variety include a Map Keeping program for a D&D game and a Music Bot for Discord.

Electronics

I like to create projects using electical components like microcontrollers, servos, sensors, buttons, etc. My favorite electronic project was a DIY access control system using a servo, Raspberry PI, and an SQL Server to scan a student ID and provision access based on the information from the scanned card.

Dungeons and Dragons

I have played Dungeons and Dragons as both a player and DM in multiple campaigns that have spanned multiple years. In addition to being a fun and cooperative storytelling game, it also encourages creative problem solving, team building, and planning skills.

Electrical Enginner Senior

September 2021 - Present

The Hammers Company/SAIC/Actalent, Greenbelt, MD

• Worked as a Test Conductor to develop procedures, scripts, and telemetry pages using ASIST, STOL, and ITACS to aid in Integration and Testing of the OSAM-1 project.
• Worked with on-site engineers to help test and deploy payload testbeds, including the OSAM-1 flatsat.
• Wrote scripts, GUI-based applications, and other software tools to make testing easier using Python and Bash

Electrical Engineer

August 2020 - September 2021

Peraton, Greenbelt, MD

• Employed as a Computer Systems Engineer for NASA’s SENSE contract.
• Worked with a team of engineers to perform tests on the RF communication systems of customer spacecraft to ensure that they were compatible with NASA satellite networks.
• Wrote software to create a common interface for test equipment using Go and Home Assistant.

Computer Engineer Intern

Summer 2020

NASA, Greenbelt, MD

• Worked in Code 450 generating RF signals using SDRs using BladeRFs and C++.
• Primarily worked with GNU Radio in Python and in C++/VHDL for the BladeRFs.
• Worked in a small team pushing to automate the RF testing of flight vehicles.

Computer Engineer Intern

Early 2020

Southwest Research Institute, Warner Robins, GA

• Worked under lead engineer to elaborate on firmware designs.
• Primarily worked VHDL elaborating on designs given by project manager.

Computer Engineer Intern

Summer 2019

Mercer Engineering Research Center, Warner Robins, GA

• Worked in the Avionics and Electronic Warfare department as a full-time C# programmer.
• Primarily worked C# designing user interfaces and supporting code.
• Worked with a larger team of programmers in order to reach development goals set by government contracts.

Controls Engineer Intern

Summer 2018

Covia (formerly Unimin), Charlotte, NC

• Worked under leading automation engineers to create practical and intuitive programmable logic controller (PLC) programs and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Given the freedom to work unsupervised and autonomously on assigned projects.
• Primarily worked on creating PLC programs to automate and alert plant managers of consistently out of range values. These events were databased per local regulations.