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Ben Saenz

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Work History

I'm a full-stack developer that loves building products and web apps that make an impact on peoples lives

Sept. 2024 – Present

UMD Loop

Software Integration Engineer

Developed and integrated autonomous navigation and stereo vision systems for a Mars rover competing in URC.

Localized & bounded key points in 3D space using image data, OpenCV, and epipolar geometry to create target coordinates

Developed virtual representation of target using ROS2 and key-point detection to path-find and move a 4DOF robotic arm

Implemented coordinate transformation system using NumPy change of basis matrices to interface with 4DOF robotic arm

Jan. 2024 – Feb. 2024

Easy Dynamics Corp

Software Engineering Intern

Conducted technical documentation and code review for demo projects

Interviewed key stakeholders to analyze the current state of program delivery and documentation

Mapped undocumented code functionality for contract proposal demos using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Extended demo functionality for key applications, ensuring smooth transitions between features

Designed custom architecture documentation utilizing aspects of Zachman, TOGAF, 4+1, and C4 frameworks

Feb. 2023 – Present

College Prep Excellence Roadmap Academy

Private STEM & Programming Tutor

Provided personalized tutoring to high school students in programming and STEM subjects

Designed 40+ custom lesson plans tailored to student needs, saving over 20 hours of study material research each month

Communicated complex programming and mathematical concepts with a 100% student satisfaction rate

Adapted learning materials to match each student's learning pace, fostering a better understanding of STEM concepts

May. 2023 – Jul. 2023

First Year Innovation & Research Experience

Design Engineering Research Intern

Contributed to optimizing unmanned underwater robotics propulsion systems

Optimized underwater remote robotic propulsion by 48% using Bayesian optimization techniques

Built and tested nine designs based on parameters selected via Latin hypercube sampling in R

Presented final project to over 100 attendees, including professors and students, at the FIRE research conference

Aug. 2022 – Present

College Success Scholars

Executive Board Co-Chair & Team Leader

Led student success initiatives to foster academic and professional growth

Presented at student events, engaging over 120 attendees on topics related to academic and career success

Led a team of 25 members to organize 15+ student events, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to deadlines

Developed monthly agendas and coordinated logistics for large-scale student events

Last Updated November 2024