Michael Baldwin

Experience

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  VLOC

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Quality Assurance Intern

  - Quality Assurance Technician responsible for applying the 5S system of organization to the work environment, performed internal audits of the Quality work area to help identify elements of workflow that could be improved. - Experienced with using interferometry and collimated light to measure wavelength-scale distances and small angles of optics with thin-film coatings.

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  Summer Science Sleuths @ Duke

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Instructional Staff

  - Instructional staff member tasked with leading multiple hands-on lab instructional modules meant to provide camp members with exposure to and tangible experience with different STEM topics.- Created and taught a module dealing with energy conversion and conservation as it pertains to Pinewood Derby Car design.

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  Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Epsilon Rho Chapter

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  President

  - Organized and directed a year-long chapter initiative to increase philanthropy, campus presence, and improve member academics in order to pass the Duke Greek Community Standards evaluation. The chapter improved from a status of ‘failing’ from the previous year to attaining the highest level awarded within this metric, a gold level status. - Coordinated with alumni the creation of a scholarship for members’ in-need of financial support for paying chapter dues. Scholarship includes a formal mission statement, application process, and subsequent selection by board of alumni.- Led weekly meetings with the chapter’s Executive Board to determine policy and monitor how actions were aligned with the goals and objectives of the chapter. Show less

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  Duke University

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Graduate TA for the Computer Architecture course offered at Duke (ECE/CS 250)

  • Head Computer Architecture Graduate TA

    Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Head Digital System Lab TA

    Jan 2015 - May 2017
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  General Motors

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Suspension and Chassis Electronics Intern

  - Collaborated with Design Release Engineers and suppliers to develop an effective and easy to use GUI utilizing scripting built into the Vehicle Spy software. GUI could be interfaced with the on-board diagnostics system, and allowed for real-time testing and monitoring of vehicle ECU’s and CAN buses. - Validated GUI performance by comparing theoretical performance results from simulations with production-level vehicle implementation and testing.

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  Duke Formula SAE

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Co-President, Program Manager

  - Responsible for the integration of individual subsystem CAD assemblies into a comprehensive overall full assembly. Coordinate with design leads releases of updated subsystem component designs to the full assembly while maintaining full assembly integrity.- Develop and maintain a production schedule for the competition car in collaboration with the Chief Engineer and subsystem design leads; coordinate resource allocation for maintaining timing within production timeline.- Oversee the design of the high level electrical architecture design for the formula car; utilize improvements made from previous design iterations and driver feedback to drive improvements. Show less

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  Tesla Motors

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Engineering Intern @ Model 3 General Assembly

  During my internship, I supported the initial high-level concept development of a material flow solution, documenting key performance requirements and leading the fabrication of a prototype system. I created a detailed electrical design, including documentation for the project's electrical architecture, and applied built-in function block programming on a Siemens Programmable Logic Controller to control stepper motors with precision.Additionally, I identified functional requirements for production line-side electronic service terminals to prepare for vendor quote requests, ensuring specifications aligned with production needs. Show less

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  Nokia Bell Labs

  Jul 2017 - now

  As Software Engineering Manager for AIMS, I led a committee of senior architects to establish standards and policies for the software organization, shaping the team's structure and technical guidelines. I coordinated sprint planning and backlog sessions, strategically prioritizing tasks to meet development milestones and tackle key challenges. My team delivered an autonomous drone solution for two clients, positioning the project for potential growth with expanded customer acquisition.I also implemented automated CI and data pipelines to streamline software deployment and data management for AIMS. Leading a high-performing team of engineers and developers, I focused on delivering cutting-edge robotics and autonomy solutions for warehouse monitoring applications. In partnership with architecture and product management teams, I created a technical product roadmap and delivery schedule to guide ongoing project development and meet product milestones. Show less As a drone platform lead for AIMS, I led a cross-functional engineering and business development team to develop autonomous drone solutions for warehouse inventory management. I designed a drone hardware architecture, defining key performance indicators and analyzing industry options to meet them effectively. By conducting in-depth interviews with more than 25 vendors, I identified and selected the top three platform providers, ensuring our solution leveraged the best technology available.I established a dedicated testing and integration team, managing recruitment, training, and mentorship to build a skilled and cohesive unit. Collaborating with operations, business development, and systems engineering teams, I led Proof of Value demonstrations to validate product-market fit, successfully deploying our research-driven solution with two initial warehouse customers. Show less In this role, I established and led a drone research and development focused on advanced aerial technology solutions. My efforts included creating new robotics lab spaces and delivering key technical demonstrations to both company leaders and clients. I conducted five monthly presentations on 4G LTE drone technology to increase pre-sales pipelines for private wireless solution during a 6 month period. This role allowed me to contribute to the development of innovative robotics applications while exploring new use cases for cutting-edge technologies.I achieved an 80% reduction in crash incidents by implementing a precision-landing safety system for commercial drone products. Additionally, I co-developed an award-winning autonomous drone system for vertical farming in collaboration with AeroFarms and used UAV and AI technologies to improve agricultural practices. My leadership in integrating software and hardware for a smart agriculture project led to the creation of a proof of concept, demonstrating how robot-captured images can enhance plant health monitoring and yield predictions. Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Distinguished Member of Technical Staff

    May 2024 - now

  • Sofware Lead

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Founding Member - AIMS Venture

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Drone Research & Development Engineer - Aerial Robotics

    Jul 2017 - Jan 2022