Hi, I'm Blaine.

Robotics Engineer & Software Developer

About Me

I'm passionate about democratizing robotics and inspiring the next generation of engineers. With expertise in autonomous systems and robotics, I work on innovative solutions that bridge the gap between complex robotics and practical applications.

3+

Years Experience

15+

Projects Completed

3+

Hackathon Wins

Technologies I Work With

Robotics & Systems

ROS 2

CUDA

Computer Vision

Embedded Systems

Languages

Python

C++

TypeScript

Java

Web & Cloud

Angular

React

AWS

GCP

Tools & DevOps

Git

Docker

Linux

CI/CD

Current Work

Software Research Engineer

Job

Ford Motor Company

Leading manufacturing software modernization initiatives by developing innovative architectures and implementing cutting-edge software practices. Established and spearhead Ford's first dedicated manufacturing software engineering team, driving digital transformation in automotive manufacturing.

Software ArchitectureManufacturing SystemsDigital TransformationTeam LeadershipModern Software Practices

Graduate Student & Research Assistant

Academic

Wayne State University

Pursuing Master's in Robotics & Intelligent Control while leading multiple student organizations and conducting research in surgical robotics. President of Warrior Robotics, Vice President of AI/ML Club, CTO of AWS Cloud Club, and Managing Director of Rover's Club. Researching AI applications for autonomous surgeries and surgeon aid systems at CARES lab using the DaVinci robot.

RoboticsAI/MLLeadershipResearchSurgical RoboticsAutonomous Systems

Personal Development & Time Management

Personal

Personal Growth

Focusing on personal development and time management optimization while balancing multiple professional and academic commitments. Developing structured approaches to productivity, implementing effective scheduling systems, and building sustainable habits for long-term success.

Time ManagementPersonal DevelopmentProductivity SystemsWork-Life BalanceHabit Building

Featured Projects

Immersive Visual Fusion

Advanced sensor fusion system combining 360° camera and LiDAR data for autonomous navigation.

ROS 2UnityVROpenCV

SwarmSense

Multi-modal sensor fusion platform for connected vehicle communication and autonomous navigation.

ROS 2Edge AIOpenCV

Tic Tac Toe Robot

AI-powered robotic arm with precise kinematics for interactive gameplay.

ROS 2MATLABFlask

Hackathons

GrizzHacks 7

Oakland University2025

Developed iCare Central, an AI-powered smart wheelchair and health management system that combines eye-tracking navigation with real-time health monitoring. The system features a caregiver dashboard for remote monitoring and emergency alerts, built with a modular architecture for scalability.

React.jsNode.jsPythonTensorFlowOpenCVROS 2DockerAWSMongoDB

SpartaHacks X

Michigan State University2025

Developed FedNET.ai, a privacy-preserving federated learning platform that enables users to train AI models for their specific needs. The system successfully deployed models for fire detection and component fault analysis, built with React.js and Next.js.

React.jsNext.jsPythonPyTorchMongoDBFlaskMobileNetEdge Impulse

WayneHacks 3

Wayne State University2025

Developed an immersive 360-degree sensor fusion system that combines LiDAR and camera data for autonomous navigation. The project features real-time data processing, VR visualization, and hardware-accelerated algorithms for enhanced performance.

ROS 2PythonC++UnityOpenCVCUDAVR

HackDearborn 3

University of Michigan-Dearborn2024

Developed SwarmSense, a multi-modal sensor fusion platform for connected vehicles that enables collective intelligence through distributed control systems. The project features real-time perception, audio-enhanced cognition, and scalable swarm architecture.

ROS 2PythonC++OpenCVLiDAREdge ImpulseRealSense

HackDearborn 1

University of Michigan-Dearborn2023

Developed Plan Up., a full-stack event planning platform that uses OpenAI and Twilio to create an immersive and responsive experience for both event planners and attendees. The platform streamlines event discovery and planning through natural language processing.

JavaScriptOpenAITwilioWixVeloNLP

Let's Connect

Interested in collaborating on robotics projects or discussing innovative solutions? Let's connect and explore possibilities together.