CV
General Information
| Full Name | Brandon Shen |
| brandonshen123@gmail.com |
Experience
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May 2026 - Present Research Intern
SHAPE Lab, Stanford University - Designed and prototyped a fleet of haptic micro-robots (28mm omnidirectional undercarts with magnetically-coupled tokens) for a CHI 2027 sports education interface, validating mechanical drive train and coupling design through iterative SLA/FDM fabrication
- Engineered the complete electrical system in KiCad for two custom wireless PCBs per robot (nRF52832 MCU/radio, motor drivers, optical localization, capacitive touch, and haptic feedback), including RF antenna matching and power architecture for battery operation
- Diagnosed and resolved a critical drive-train failure by isolating root cause to axle rigidity rather than surface friction, avoiding an unnecessary design pivot and accelerating the prototyping timeline
- Developed the fleet coordination system (fixed-ID pairing, Raspberry Pi host, radio protocol) supporting 4–5 simultaneously operating robots with real-time localization and collision avoidance
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Aug 2023 - Jun 2026 Chief Technology Officer/Co-Captain
FRC Team 199, Carlmont High School - Previously served as the Lead Design Engineering, and a Project Lead for a subsystem of the robot
- Own technical roadmap and systems architecture for a 120lb competition robot, making final decision across mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
- Coordinate cross-functionally across sensing, actuation, programming, and fabrication teams to maintain design coherence from requirements through competition
- Establish and enforce mechanical and electrical standards; mentor and train junior engineers in DFM/DFA principles, GD&T, and design review processes
- Led robot architecture definition for 2025 season, translating competition requirements into integrated system design; team placed 8th of 55, becoming alliance captain
- Served as primary developer for end effector and elevator subsystems in Java across two competition seasons, implementing PID control loops for precise motor positioning
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Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 Robotics Engineering Intern
Verdant Robotics, Hayward CA - Designed and fabricated a modular gantry-style motorized test track from the ground up, integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems to support continuous 24/7 operation
- Developed the complete mechanical system in Onshape using DFM/DFA principles and FEA validation, optimizing for manufacturability, structural rigidity, and ease of assembly
- Engineered and implemented a high-power electrical system capable of reliably driving a 150+ lb payload at 5 mph, with integrated safety features and efficient power distribution
Open Source Projects
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Sept 2024 - Present Search Vision
- Open-source platform for end-to-end custom object detection model creation. The system integrates Google Custom Search API, diversity-aware image selection via ResNet50, automated web scraping, and YOLOv8 fine-tuning into a unified no-code workflow. Available on GitHub under AGPL-3.0.
Skills
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Engineering & CAD
- Fusion 360, Onshape
- CAM & CNC Milling
- Mechanism Design, Rapid Prototyping
- DFM/DFA Principles, GD&T, Design Review Processes
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Robotics & Code
- Python (OpenCV, NumPy, Matplotlib, Pytorch)
- C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, MATLAB,
- ROS, PID Control, Sensor Integration
- System Architecture, Cross-Functional Coordination
Academic Interests
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Human Computer Interaction
- {"Touch2Learn"=>"A SWARM control haptic system for sports accessibility, education, and viewing."}
Other Interests
- Hobbies: Photography, Wushu, etc.