Chris Comeau Current Address:
2730 Windwood Dr
[email protected]
Apt 100
(978) 808-9183
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Portfolio: comeaucm.weebly.com
Objective
To obtain a full-time position that leverages my experience working with artificial intelligence and robotics in
software development on collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
Education
M.S. Robotics April 2023
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI GPA: 3.7/4.0
B.S. Computer Engineering & Computer Science (Double Major), Robotics Minor May 2021
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN GPA: 3.86/4.0
Relevant Courses: Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Adaptive Control,
Embedded Systems, Image Recognition, Mobile Robotics, Human-wearable Sensors
Experience
Southwest Research Institute, Intelligent Systems Division – San Antonio, TX Jul 2021
Research Engineer, Perception Systems Section - Aug 2022
- Implemented adaptive world modelling functionality to facilitate hierarchical
autonomous planning and control across multiple vehicles
- Lead meetings with external performers to define and negotiate requirements for team
efforts and external interfaces based on volatile client requests
- Created low level Controller Area Network (CAN) driver to interface with automotive
radar sensor for use in obstacle avoidance
Student Analyst, Perception Systems Section Jun 2020
- Researched cognitive architectures for deep learning for use in an amphibious system - Aug 2020
- Performed and documented the integration, test, and deployment for on-site customer
demonstrations of a system that executes row crop perception on NVIDIA Jetson TX2
- Integrated code repository written in C++ and Python into ROS framework utilizing
PyTorch, OpenCV libraries and Confluence for documentation
Raytheon, Integrated Defense Systems – Tewksbury/Marlborough, MA Jun 2019
Software Engineering Intern - Aug 2019
- Incorporated and evaluated multiple machine learning models using Python Jun 2018
frameworks to predict the results of promotion regression testing - Aug 2018
- Developed C++ and MATLAB software for 5 Naval and Ground-based Radars,
implementing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) capabilities in Agile environment
- Created software unit tests and rigorous test vectors for 12 DSP graph functions
Rose-Hulman Rover Team – Terre Haute, IN 2017 - 2021
Team Lead
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 15+ people to design and develop a robotic rover to
compete in the annual University Rover Challenge with a budget of over $5k
- Developed structured software in Python and C++ using ROS middleware to
implement capabilities including vision and perception, autonomous navigation, real-
time control, motion planning, and basic state estimation
Awards & Memberships
- Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) – National Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society
- Active US DoD Secret Clearance