# Jean Nadela

> Software Engineer | Robotics | Embedded Developer and Designer who makes fun and useful things

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jeannadela

I'm a Software Engineer with three years of professional experience coding software (C++ and Python) for Linux-based systems, building and implementing custom ROS (Robot Operating System) packages. I also have five years of experience building electrical systems, programming microcontrollers and designing 3D CAD models for additive manufacturing (3D printing).
#embedded #softwareengineer #robotics

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ PLUGOUT
Jan 2024 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Device Engineer @ Intelligent Artifacts, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
● Coordinated the development of the MIRA robotic platform: a mobile robot demonstrating SLAM capability and basic manipulation, which is used internally for our AI/ML platform development and is an open-source design for STEM education
● Created custom ROS packages in C++ and Python to integrate our sensor suite (IMU, Depth Camera,
Encoders, Ultrasonic Sensors) and AI/ML platform, improving autonomous control of the robot
● Designed our robot's simulation environment for Gazebo on Linux, using custom URDF, world UDF,
configuration, and launch files to facilitate and improve our platform's machine-learning capability
● Developed our robot's entire compute and electrical system, integrating an ultra-small form factor computer with a full-size GPU, microcontroller, multiple sensors, and servo actuators
● Built a custom PCB design that allows for easy replacement, connection, and disconnection of critical
components, improving the modularity and robustness of our robotics platform
● Documented design, assembly, wiring and Bill of Materials for our robotic system, allowing high school level students to build the system on their own

### Junior Embedded C++ Engineer @ Intelligent Artifacts, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States

### Software Engineer @ Currently Seeking New Opportunities
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area
➤ Able to learn new skills and technologies rapidly.
➤ Familiar with languages Python, C++, Java, Javascript, HTML, CSS
➤ Proficient with IoT and Embedded Systems
➤ Experienced with electrical assembly (soldering, wire crimping, cable assemblies)
➤ Skilled with troubleshooting tools such as multimeters, function generators, oscilloscopes

### Research Assistant @ CUNY New York City College of Technology
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Implemented software and hardware functionality that allowed for the robotic system to switch between wheeled and bipedal locomotion.
• Created parts in Solidworks for use in adapting otherwise incompatible hardware to the base robotic system and utilized 3D printing to fabricate them.
• Designed an improved battery housing unit to increase duration of robot function by 20%, accounting for the additional weight and shift in center of balance.
• Manufactured adapters to increase the number of servos on robotic platform from 18 to 20, to add wheeled locomotion function.
• Devised front-driven, back-steered configuration for wheeled locomotion on the transforming robotic platform.
• Refined robotic system transformation sequence by investigating similar transition motions between a human in prone position to standing position.
• Wrote and managed technical documentation of the robotic system, including schematic and technical drawings throughout each stage of prototyping.
• Analyzed robot bipedal gait, referencing human gait from scientific literature, to resolve balancing issues under additional stress and load.
• Planned out a testing apparatus for AX12 servo motors, measuring signal latency between system controller and twenty daisy-chained servos using an oscilloscope.
• Utilized Excel to store, analyze and graph data on servo latency, to determine correlation between number of servos and system performance.
• Coordinated with a team of three in developing an IoT (Internet of Things) device known as Smart Capsule to track patient compliance.
• Conceived a weight-based medical pill counting function, programming a load sensor and liquid crystal display to track pill count using C++ in Arduino IDE.
• Performed project demonstrations to open-house audiences, including students and tech professionals.
• Articulated verbal explanations and visual aid to explain the design and functions of the transforming robot and other projects created by the lab.


## Education
### Bachelor of Technology - BTech in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
City Tech, CUNY

### High School Diploma in Media
Brooklyn Technical High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jean-nadela

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Last updated: 2026-04-01