Hi, my name is

Michael Yang

Mechanical Engineer | Software Developer

Background PC: Puerto Princesa by Michael Yang

ABOUT

Heres a bit about me.

I am a class of 2020 Rutgers graduate who double majored in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. My primary interests lie in artificial intelligence, data analytics, computer security, and ethical hacking. I am an independent team player and have experience doing research as well as professional experience as an intern. Currently, I am seeking a full-time software developing/engineering position.

Technical Skills

Proficient: Python, Java, C, MySQL, Matlab, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, JSP

Familiar: Swift, Kotlin, C++, PHP, MongoDB, Golang, Ruby, R, Assembly

Some of the things I've worked with

SolidWorks, ANSYS, CUDA, ArduPilot, Mission Planner, Pixhawk, Nvidia Jetson TX1, Arduino, Raspberry PI, Navio2, LiDAR, CompactRIO, Linux, Kali Linux, Bash

CREDENTIALS

This is what I've done so far.

Experience

Webmaster

NJ Center for Civic Education

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Maintained and updated the website as needed using knowledge of HTML and CSS. Troubleshot any technical issues that arose and provided possible solutions.


IT Intern

Guardian Life Insurance

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Reverse engineered data marts on the Guardian warehouse to determine the flow of data. Created documentation and diagrams to be used by the team to backtrack and view data sources.


Team Lead

Senior Design

Sep 2018 - May 2019

Designed custom drone using select motors and ESCs with a Raspberry Pi and Navio2 shield as the flight controller. Manufactured PVC pipe frame with electromagnetic lock as docking station for drone when not in use.


Research Assistant

Rutgers University Applied Fluids Laboratory

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Generated map of an indoor area using Lidar Odometry and Mapping (LOAM) algorithm in conjunction with a VLP-16 Velodyne Lidar. Connected lidar to a Nvidia Jetson TX1 for remote mapping using a drone. Helped to configure optical flow sensor on a drone for autonomous stabilization.


Research Assistant

Mazzeo Research Group Laboratory

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 | Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

Helped design a paper origami grabber in conjunction with pneumatics to lift varying weights using air pressure. Used different origami designs and different kinds of paper in conjunction with nitinol wire or pneumatics to induce forward motion.

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Created rupturing pressure sensor made with a combination of liquid metal and paper with custon microfluidic channels. Designed and tested a disposable EEG sensor made of paper and conductive paste.


Extracurriculars

Badge Recipient

IBM Master The Mainframe 2019

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

Gained experience performing programming and application development tasks on the z/OS platform. Completed and obtained the badge for Master The Mainframe 2019 - Part 2.


Member

Rutgers Powerlifting

Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

Competed as a member of the team and helped to win 3 New Jersey powerlifting competitions. Qualified and competed in 2019 Collegiate Nationals.


Webmaster

Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA)

Sep 2016 - May 2019

Maintained and updated student association website. Helped to publicize student association and plan events for students and faculty. Volunteered at events and helped to give tours of mechanical engineering department.


Member

Rutgers Intramural Ultimate Frisbee

Jan 2016 - May 2016

Played 2-3 matches a week as part of intramural team. Participated in a couple of games every week either before a game as a warm-up or as practice.


Member

Rutgers Intramural Indoor Soccer

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Played 2-3 matches a week as part of intramural team. Participated in drills and some games that as practice for intramural matches.


Education

Bachelor Degree

Rutgers University

Sep 2015 - Jan 2020


High School Diploma

Monmouth Regional High School

Sep 2011 - May 2015

HOBBIES

What I like to do in my spare time.


Powerlifting

To me, powerlifting is a great way to develop discipline and perseverance. At the start of my powerlifting career, my numbers were 225 lbs max bench, 250 lbs max squat, and 225 lbs max deadlift. Since joining the Rutgers Powerlifting team in 2017, I have competed in the 2017 New Jersey Collegiate Invitational Championship, New Jersey State Championship, 2018 New Jersey Collegiate Invitational Championship, and 2019 Collegiate Nationals. Competition numbers and results can be seen here.

Personal best at the gym:

Squat - 375 lbs / 170.1 kg

Bench - 255 lbs / 115.7 kg

Deadlift - 460 lbs / 208.7 kg

Personal best at competitions:

Squat - 341.7 lbs / 155 kg

Bench - 237 lbs / 107.5 kg

Deadlift - 440.9 lbs / 200 kg


Photography


This is my current favorite creative outlet. I like to capture moments the best I can. I consider myself an amateur photographer, but I am improving photo by photo.