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.