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◉ Navigation algorithm enthusiast and robotics software developer: ○ 6+ Years of Experience: Specialized in developing and implementing algorithms using modern C++. ○ Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM): Designed a pipeline in Robot Operating System (ROS) for autonomous cars, creating a detailed 3D pointcloud map of public roads. ○ Advanced Sensor and Hardware Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing Velodyne, Robosense, Livox lidars, IMU, GNSS, cameras, and NVIDIA Jetson computers. ○ Navigation Algorithms: Expertise in SLAM for both outdoor and indoor environments and sensor-fusion using the Kalman filter. ◉ Development Skills: ○ Proficient in C++ ○ Linux ○ ROS/ROS2 ○ Gazebo, Nvidia Isaac Sim ○ Python ○ Docker and Git ◉ Recent Experience in Robotics: ○ Algorithm Design: Developed robust algorithms for robot localization in dynamic environments. ○ Obstacle Detection: Implemented an obstacle detection feature for shelf navigation, including sensor driver development and testing. ○ Positioning Accuracy: Enhanced robot positioning with Apriltag pose detection algorithm integration. ○ GPU-Based Solutions: Specialized in accelerating computations using GPU-based high-performance solutions and modern development technologies. ○ Simulation Development: Created a simulator for a rotary device to track drones in Gazebo. ○ Lidar-Based Object Detection: Invented an algorithm for object detection using lidar, and validated the performance using a developed simulator.