Personal Assistance robot for Bearcover
Project Snapshot
As a technical leader on an early-stage robotics startup, I led a hardware and software team of 7 engineers, working directly with founders to define CE certification roadmap and future development strategy. I drove both hardware and software initiatives—ensuring technical rigor, regulatory compliance, and smooth deployments. I built comprehensive ROS2 packages, orchestrated ROS1 to ROS2 migration, designed remote operator dashboard, and established complete deployment infrastructure.
Core Contributions
CE Certification Support & Technical Documentation
CE-Marking Roadmap
Collaborated on the CE-certification plan: drafted risk assessments, hazard analyses, and all required technical files (e.g. Declaration of Conformity, EMC reports).
Regulatory Documentation
Authored and maintained:
- Software development guidelines & testing protocols
- CI/CD process docs and test plans
- CE technical-file deliverables
Hardware Leadership & Deployments
Team Coordination
Managed the hardware engineering squad, driving design iterations from initial prototypes through field trials.
On-Site Commissioning
Planned and executed robot deployments, oversaw sensor calibration routines, and refined mechanical/electrical setups for reliability.
Inventory & Spare-Part Workflow
Established and updated inventory tracking and spare-part management processes to streamline repairs and maintenance.
Software Architecture & Engineering
ROS2 Package Development
Built comprehensive ROS2 packages including:
- Waypoint creation and editing system
- Localization tracking and monitoring
- Safe state machine for safety-critical operations
- Safety node for emergency stops and hazard detection
- Logging and metrics tracking using Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana
ROS1 to ROS2 Migration
Orchestrated complete migration from ROS1 to ROS2, ensuring backward compatibility, minimal disruption, and modernization of the entire codebase while maintaining system stability.
CI/CD & Deployment Infrastructure
Established complete deployment infrastructure using Ansible for automated setup on NVIDIA Jetson Xavier and Raspberry Pi platforms. Built automated calibration scripts for LiDAR and camera extrinsic parameters, bringing software to stable production state.
Remote Operator Dashboard
Designed and implemented remote operator dashboard architecture, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and diagnostics of robotic systems in the field.
Guidelines & Best Practices
Defined software development standards—covering code style, review processes, and module testing—to boost quality and maintainability.
Operational Strategy & Workflow Automation
Platform Setup
Implemented Notion, Fibery, and Miro workspaces with custom workflows, automated notifications, and quality-control checkpoints.
Efficiency Analysis
Analyzed operator bottlenecks, guided task prioritization, and advised on process changes—significantly improving team throughput and maximizing feature delivery value.
Technologies & Tools
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, C++, JavaScript, Bash
- Robotics & Simulation: ROS, Gazebo
- Hardware & CAD: Fusion 360, KiCad, NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi
- Containers & Networking: Docker, WireGuard VPN, custom router configurations
- Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub Actions (self-hosted), automated testing suites
- Documentation & Planning: Sphinx/Markdown, Notion, Fibery, Miro
- Commissioning & Calibration: Sensor-calibration scripts, commissioning protocols
AI/ML & Advanced Features
Anomaly Detection
Developed anomaly detection models on radar data streams, enabling early detection of system irregularities and potential failures.
Reinforcement Learning
Implemented RL models for navigation, enhancing autonomous capabilities and adaptive behavior in complex environments.
Risk Analysis & Safety
Conducted comprehensive FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and risk analysis for safety-critical systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 13482 standards.
Outcomes & Progress
- Team Leadership: Successfully led team of 7 engineers, coordinating hardware and software development while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.
- Regulatory Milestone: Advanced key CE-compliance deliverables including architecture and hardware design changes; on-track for full certification qualification.
- Production Stability: Brought software to stable production state with comprehensive testing, documentation, and automated deployment processes.
- Operational Impact: Optimized production and deployment processes, significantly improving efficiency and system reliability.