// 01. Expertise & Core Foundations

Specializing in the mathematical foundations of robotics, autonomous navigation, state estimation, and real-time embedded sensor fusion algorithms.

Throughout my career, I have led and mentored teams of PhD and Masters-level engineers in advanced product development, inventing key technologies and filing multiple patents for motion, estimation, and perception systems.

Kalman Filtering & EKF Particle Filters Sensor Fusion (IMU, GPS, Radar, LiDAR) Quaternions & 3D Kinematics Path Planning & Control Real-Time Embedded Systems ROS & Simulation

// 02. Current Position

Gatik.ai
PRESENT
Team Lead Scientist — Localization & Navigation Algorithms
Leading the algorithm development for autonomous trucks. Designing and deploying localization sensor fusion algorithms executed and field-tested daily on autonomous vehicles.

// 03. Deployed Real-Time Products

A selection of embedded real-time sensor fusion and perception algorithms successfully deployed across consumer electronics, satellites, and autonomous driving platforms:

Apple

iPhone 4 / CoreMotion API

Deployed 9-axis Kalman Filter Sensor Fusion algorithm for the first time. Provided 3D device orientation and sensor calibration for motion & compass.

InvenSense

IMU Chip Integration

Developed Kalman filter-based sensor fusion & calibration running in real-time directly on IMU hardware. Also designed indoor location algorithms using Particle Filters, WiFi, and BLE.

SF Motors (Seres)

Autonomous Vehicles

Lead Research Scientist developing IMU, GPS, Radar, and LiDAR fusion & perception algorithms for AV navigation using simulation platforms like CarMaker, CarSim, and CARLA.

Xmotors.ai (XiaoPeng Motors)

Principal Research Scientist

Developed IMU and GPS fusion perception engines for autonomous vehicle navigation, deployed and validated on AutonomouStuff test fleets.

E-Space

Satellite Systems

Characterization, modeling, simulation, and integration of satellite sensors including IMUs, Magnetometers, and GNSS receivers.

Nixie & Sensor Platforms

Drones & Microcontrollers

Designed IMU/camera-based hover stabilization algorithms for drone platforms, and Unscented Sensor Fusion for handheld air mouse devices.

// 04. Academic & Robotics Career History

Adjunct Professor
Santa Clara University
Taught a 3-quarter graduate-level Robotics curriculum in the Electrical & Electronics Department covering Kinematics, Dynamics, Robot Control, and Path Planning.
Director of Robotics and Control
Carbon Robotics
Designed articulated robotic manipulators; modeled and simulated dynamics in ROS. (Crunchbase)
Robotic Surgical Systems Engineer
Hansen Medical
Designed robotic surgical catheters and implemented real-time robot motion and kinematic algorithms. (Crunchbase)
NIH-Funded Graduate Researcher
6-DOF Physical Therapy Robot
Designed path planning and control algorithms for a 6-DOF manipulator using a 6-axis force sensor to execute isotonic and isokinetic motions for rehabilitation. (Grant Reference)
Algorithm Design Engineer
Motion Factory
Designed animated character dynamics and kinematic algorithms for 3D game engines. (Crunchbase)