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Hi, I'm Drew
I'm an engineer and technical founder who brings innovative products to market. Combining skills in full stack development, hardware engineering, and robotics, I transform complex ideas into impactful solutions. When not immersed in technological challenges, I recharge by getting outside, playing sports, and embarking on adventures.
📝 About Me
Summary
Multidisciplinary engineer and solo founder who conceptualized, developed, and brought to market a product in just 18 months, securing a partnership with the City of Austin. Experienced in full stack software engineering, mechanical design, electronics, robotics, and firmware. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, combining strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to learn fast, make critical design decisions, devise solutions to complex problems, and execute projects efficiently. Thrives in fast-paced environments, leveraging technical versatility and entrepreneurial drive to transform ideas into real-world applications.
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
BS Creative Technology & Design
The BS in Creative Technology & Design blends creativity with engineering and technology, enabling students to design and create a wide range of innovative products from games and apps to robots and smart devices, while exploring visual communication and design principles
Work Experience
2play Sports
Founder & CEO
March 2023 - Pres
- • 2play Sports brings parks and public spaces to life by automating access to sports and recreation equipment through a self-sustaining gear rental kiosk and accompanying mobile application
- • Responsibilities: React Native Web app, NextJS website and admin panel, secure payment system, conceptualization, design, and manufacturing of kiosk, circuit design and assembly, C++ embedded firmware, system design for IOT communication and rental state management, fundraising, sales, business strategy, sprint management, outreach, partnership with Pease Park Conservancy and City of Austin
Bush Combat Development Complex
Robotics Software Engineer
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
- • Software development for multi-agent air-ground collaborative system
- • Skills: ROS2, C++, Unreal Engine Simulator
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Robotics Intern
June 2022 - Aug 2022
- • Implemented perception and autonomy algorithms for multiagent collaborative UAS missions using ModalAI m500 developmental drone
- • Skills: ROS, C++, PX4 flight stack, MAVLink, multiagent systems
CU Boulder Autonomous Robotics and Perception Group
Undergraduate Researcher
May 2021 - Sept 2021
- • DARPA Subterranean Challenge - MARBLE 3rd Place Team
- • Interface with ROS to design light system on robots indicating software state
- • Skills: SolidWorks, 3D printing, ROS, Python, Linux, Laser Cutting, prototyping, machining
My Skills
Web Development
I have experience building web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
Mobile App Development
I have experience building mobile apps using React Native and React Native for Web.
Leadership
I am a capable communicator, collaborator, and leader.
Other languages
I've built projects in C++, Python, and JavaScript.
Other languages
I've built projects in C++, Python, and JavaScript.
🚀 Featured Projects
2play Sports
The product and company I have been building for 18 months which now lives in Pease Park in Austin, Texas.
📫 Let's Connect
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to say hi!