Jonathan Heidegger
Robotics MS Student
jheidegg [at] umich [dot] edu
jonathan [at] heideggerlabs [dot] com
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About Me
I am a Robotics masters student at University of Michigan. Previously I completed my undergraduate in Computer Science from Purdue University.
I am excited about exploratory robotics and leveraging autonomy to support science missions that go to the bottom of the ocean or into the depths of space.
Outside of classes I enjoy playing tenor saxophone in band and mentoring high school students on FIRST Robotics Teams.
Experience
- Researched and implemented adaptive control methods for satellite proximity operations
- Created interface layer for legacy control software development in Ada with non-real time hardware unicorn emulator
- Developed automated testing suite architecture for a legacy code base that was integrated into Jenkins release pipeline.
- Researched and presented a market readiness analysis of modern concurrent safety critical operating systems for engine control applications.
- Researched applications for omnidirectional robots in response to respiratory pandemics and small batch manufacturing
- Published as lead author for REMAR 2021 conference on modular robotics
- Interfaced frequently with faculty and Phd students in hybrid work environments
- Led the overall 70-member team in adherence to schedules, plans, and $30K+ budget
- Facilitated team communication and represented team to sponsors, parents, and school administration
Education
2022 - 2024
Master of Science in Robotics
University of Michigan
GPA:
3.6
Relevant Coursework
- Math for Robotics, Robotics Systems
- Avionics Navigation and Guidance of Aerospace Vehicles
- Mobile Robotics
- Deep Learning for Robotics
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Purdue University
GPA:
3.8 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework
- Robotics Systems, Operating Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering Extracurricular Activities
- “All-American” Marching Band Drum Major
- Purdue IEEE ROV Team
- Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
- Mortar Board
High School
Extracurricular Activities
- FIRST Robotics Competition
- Concert and Marching Band
Projects
ROS2
Python
C++
Docker
Proximity Operations
Mobile robotics testbed for spacecraft proximity operations. Hardware Implementations of experimental controllers such as Learning Reference Govener
ROS
Python
C++
Javascript
X14 ROV
ROS (Robot Operating System) node integration in Python and C++ for kinematics and control of 6DoF thrust mapping calculations for an underwater
Javascript
Docker
ZFS
Virtualization
Homelab
Homelab virtualization setup combines a Truenas Scale storage array with a linux server running docker services such as the website you are visiting right now! Connection is managed with nginx for secure connections to services. Other services include, bitwarden, plex, nextcloud, pihole.
Java
Controls
Documentation
Project CRAB FRC 2018
Featuring custom swerve drive and command scheduler for autonomous actions. Complete javadoc documentation as a part of the first large scale code development project maintained over the course of a year for the FIRST Robotics Competition 2018.
Achievements and Leadership
Purdue "All-American" Marching Band Drum Major
Student leader for the 400 person marching band
Lilly Endowment Scholar Winner
2022 MATE Engineering MVP
Individual award for outstanding technical presentation skills
Drum Corps International Colts, Boston Crusader
Tom Miller Marching Band Scholarship Winner
Full ride scholarship support for one year in honor of leadership within the band program
FIRST Dean's List Semifinalist
Get in Touch
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