Computer Vision
Computer Vision
NITISH SANGHI
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Engineering professional based in San Francisco Bay Area
Experience
Cyngn
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy May 2024 - Present
Menlo Park, CA
Responsible for developing and optimizing perception algorithms for autonomous industrial vehicles, focusing on enhancing object detection, trajectory planning, and operational efficiency in complex environments. Design and implement advanced features using technologies like LiDAR while also creating diagnostic tools and custom software for data analysis and algorithm tuning.
Cruise LLC
Senior Engineer - Autonomous Software Vehicle Integration February 2023 - March 2024
San Francisco, CA
Lead integration of autonomous systems and host vehicle components through code debugging and triage working with software and hardware teams. Integrated and tested multiple AV software and firmware releases with vehicle for static and dynamic autonomous engagement on closed course and public roads for development and launch milestones. Developed autonomous stack launch pipeline using Cruise production stack launch system for bench and custom limited functionality perception sensor stack launches.
Argo AI
Software Engineer - Autonomy, June 2022 - December 2022
Palo Alto, CA
Responsible for developing, implementing, and optimization of algorithms for Complementary AVS (CAVS) to protect against a failure of the AVS system. Worked on algorithms for Lidar-based Ground Surface Estimation integrated dense ArgoTM LiDAR point cloud data (~900,000+ points per sweep) and improving runtime. Improved Active Monitoring Region algorithm to meet the requirement of collision avoidance with dynamic buffer at end of the predicted trajectory.
Intuitive Surgical Inc
Engineer, June 2015 - June 2022
Sunnyvale, CA
At Intuitive Surgical I have worked as part of the Advanced Energy Team designing and sustaining advanced energy vessel sealing devices and components. I have extensively worked with Intuitive's DaVinci robotic system, testing surgical devices with the surgeon control interface and test scripts. Details
Cogenra Solar Inc
Engineer, August 2013 - June 2015
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
I was responsible for developing novel mechanical design for a CPV Solar Power System. Design and develop cost-effective components for Cogenra's module array. Develop automation solutions for component manufacturing and assembly. Details
Education
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
MS in Robotics Engineering, 2019 - 2021
My primary focus was in control decision, planning, and navigation of robots. I studied courses in Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Motion Planning, and Controls. Worked on a research project using Extended Kalman Filter to estimate human gait. Coursework, Academic Projects
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MS in Mechanical Engineering, 2010 - 2013
My primary focus was in control engineering. I studied courses in linear and non-linear control, and system dynamic. I completed my master's thesis research in biomimetic actuator and control design. Coursework, Academic Projects
Graduate Research Assistant, 2011 - 2013
I was a researcher in the Aerospace Robotics and Control Group, researching use of electro-active polymers to design flexible actuators. I also investigated bio-inspired control design using Central Pattern Generators made up of synchronized non-linear oscillators.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2011 - 2013
I conducted material engineering testing labs, guiding students through testing. I also taught Introduction to computer science programming lab for freshmen students.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, 2006 - 2010
My primary focus was on Thermal and Fluid engineering. I studied a number of courses focusing on thermo-fluid systems covering internal combustion engines, turbo-machinery, gas dynamics, and controls. Coursework, Academic Projects
Undergraduate Researcher, 2007 - 2010
I worked upon a number of projects and investigated ideas in fluid pumps, human knee prosthetics, robotics grippers, and low cost gasifier stoves.
Tata Motors Engineering Research Center
Engineering Intern, summer 2009
I interned at Tata Motors Crashing Testing Facility evaluating ECU crash restraint algorithms and seat system failure mechanisms.
Projects
Skills Set
Robotics
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Estimation, Mapping, and Localization
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Motion Planning
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Computer Vision
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Sensor Fusion
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Kinematic & Dynamic Analysis
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Control system design
Programming
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Python
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C
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C++
Technical Skills
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System modeling and Analysis
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Data Analysis
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Failure Mode Analysis
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Optimization
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Mechatronics
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Automation
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Prototyping
CAE Skills
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Matlab
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Simulink
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Solidworks
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ANSYS/COMSOL
Mechanical Design
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GD&T
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DFM and DFA
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Machine design
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Mechanical prototyping
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FEA and FMEA
