Bollinger Innovations Inc (BINI)

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Matthew J. Herman
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www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjherman
Profile Trained in Physics with an affinity for mechatronics, working in the autonomous technology industry
close to two years. Experienced with R&D in mechatronics and sensors with robotics, a solar vehicle, and
autonomous vehicles, an aptitude for applying technical math and engineering techniques to create and
test products that push the limits of technology. Skilled in developing documentation of procedures,
project management, workflow and logistics. A quick thinker, problem solver, and straightforward team
player keeping an emphasis on safety. Knowledgeable in debugging, troubleshooting and fixing hardware
and software issues quickly and effectively. Expert communication skills in a fast-paced and complex
work environment. Excellent work ethics and empathy in negotiating and working out difficult problems.
Skills Languages (comp./world):
Working Knowledge:
Operating Systems:
Python and C++, Spanish (basic speaking, writing)
1/5 yrs+ Autonomous Vehicle Training and troubleshooting, JIRA documentation,
500+ hours Machine shop fabrication, LaTeX, MS Office, Mathematica
Windows(XP-10), OSX , Linux
Education
Degree
Principia College, Elsah, IL
BS: PHYSICS, MATH minor
May 2016
Projects Capstone Project – Researched and designed and mechatronics system to enable a two-wheeled bicycle to
stand unassisted using a variety of sensors and mechanical systems including an MPU, flywheel and servos to
create a gyroscopic precession effect. Involved physics modeling and sensor system I/O programming.
Project Assistant - Documented and analyzed observation data on an extrasolar star identifying patterns in light
fluctuations to find transiting exoplanets.
Hardware Architecture – Designed and built an 8-bit computer from scratch using components on
breadboards. Chip-level understanding; oscilloscope and signal probe familiarization.
Experience Autonomous Vehicle Trainer Level 1-3 , Cruise Automation, San Francisco
? Testing and troubleshooting Autonomous Vehicles and documenting vehicle
behavior for engineers working to improve vehicle behavior and increase
productivity and vehicle uptime.
? Working in a specialized role fixing and calibrating hardware on Autonomous
vehicles in vehicle bringup and operations settings.
? Holding myself and team members to high standards for safety, issue
reporting, and efficient troubleshooting.
? Communicating issues and potential issues to coordinators for escalation.
? Maintaining vehicle test, issue, and status database.
June 2017- Present
Development Vehicle Operator, Uber ATG, San Francisco, CA
? Tested self-driving development vehicles on track and public roads.
Nov 2016 – May 2017
Scientific Research Intern, SETI Institute, Mountain View, CA
? Researched, analyzed and documented beta optical hardware system to detect
patterns and eliminate anomalies and inconsistencies.
? Tested hardware options for a global network of autonomous systems.
June – Aug 2015
R&D and Machinist/Fabricator, Principia Solar Car Team, Elsah, IL
? Developed vehicle mechanics and BMS/BPS to be used with electronics and
batteries from the ground up for lightweight solar vehicle.
? Machined crucial components and parts for award winning Solar Car
Jan 2013 – Jul 2014
Activities Robotics Team Lead that led R&D on partially autonomous mechatronics robots,
designing a robot that competed locally and internationally on the VEX system.
Documented software programming to control a robot autonomously.

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