Final-year student at UVG with hands-on experience in electronic soldering, hardware maintenance, Linux environments, and autonomous systems control in the lab.
Autonomous navigation and control of a Crazyflie drone
Graduation project · In development · Robotat UVG
FLIGHT TEST
Implementation of an autonomous planning and control system for a Crazyflie drone on a racing track within the Robotat ecosystem
Development of an autonomous navigation solution for trajectory tracking and real-time obstacle avoidance, from mathematical modeling to experimental hardware testing.
01. Trajectory
Smooth path generation using Catmull-Rom splines for fluid navigation.
02. Control
Implementation of Pure Pursuit and Look-ahead algorithms for dynamic track following.
03. Feedback
Real-time positioning using the OptiTrack motion capture (MoCap) system.
Signal measurement, continuity testing, and electronic component replacement.
02 / CONTROL
Embedded Systems
Sensor, actuator, and microcontroller integration; data acquisition, programming, and functional testing.
03 / MECHANICAL DESIGN
CAD & 3D Printing
3D design of functional parts and custom prototypes, preparation of models for additive manufacturing, and mechanical tolerance adjustment.
04 / SYSTEMS
Hardware & Networking
PC maintenance (SSD/RAM upgrades), Windows management, driver installation, and network configuration (IP allocation, routers).
03 · ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Robotics, software, and infrastructure
Manipulation Robotics
MaxArm Robotic Arm
MATLAB
Forward and inverse kinematics models for the generation and execution of pick-and-place trajectories.
KinematicsTrajectoriesAutomation
Mobile Robotics
Pololu 3Pi+ Mobile Robot
SIMULATION & HARDWARE
Design of computer vision and control algorithms for line and object tracking, validated in simulation (Webots) and implemented on the physical platform in the lab.
Real HardwareWebotsComputer Vision
Real-world Solution
POS Application for Restaurants
IN USE
Development and implementation of an app for two businesses, including thermal printer and cash register configuration, alongside technical support.
MySQLIntegrationPeripheralsSupport
Local Infrastructure
Homelab & Linux Server
24/7
Administration of a local physical server (Lenovo Tiny) focused on network services: microservice deployment in Docker, storage management, monitoring, and DNS filtering.
LinuxDockerNetworking
04 · GALLERY
Prototypes, hardware, and assemblies
A look at custom-manufactured parts, electronic assemblies, and hardware integration.
3D-printed Sumobot
SMD Capacitor Replacement
MaxArm Robotic Arm
ATX power supply adaptation for laboratory use
05 · EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Hands-on experience with an engineering foundation
400 internship hours
Engineering & Integration Intern
SmartLiving · Corporación AICSA
Installation, diagnosis, and commissioning of automation infrastructure.
Interpretation of electrical schematics and continuity testing.
Direct technical support and on-site troubleshooting.
Equipment integration and functional verification.
Education & Courses
B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala · Expected completion: November 2026
Continuing Education
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python — IBM / Coursera
