Computer Science Assistant
Resume:
Priyanka Deo abpo6f@r.postjobfree.com
Edison, New Jersey 08820 www.priyadeo.com
OBJECTIVE:
To be a Computer and Robot programmer. My goal is to write algorithms that aid robotic motion in
terms of planning and navigation.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Computer Science, May 2014
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework:
Great Theoretical Ideas in Computer Science
Robotic Manipulation
Introduction to Computer Systems
SKILLS:
Programming Languages: C, C++, SML, SQL, ROS (Robot Operating System), Basic Java, Perl,
Ruby, Latex
RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
2011 - Present Research Assistant in Modular Snake Robotics Lab
Researching theory behind robotic snake motion and using theory to generate new and more efficient
gaits.
Fall 2011 Mobile Robot Design
Researching lightweight and parallel SLAM algorithms using stereo vision for a lunar rover.
Integrating SLAM data with Visual Odometery data.
Summer 2009 Researched Reinforecement Learning in Graphical Games
Used reinforcement learning algorithms in a Markov Decision Process in order to teach a game how
to play by itself.
2008 Girl Scouts Gold Award
ACTIVITIES:
2010 - Present Carnegie Mellon Robotics Club
Officer: Secretary & Social Chair
Leader of Colony Project
Projects:
Colony Researching behaviors using multiple robots to achieve desired tasks.
Received funding for following proposals:
Navigating Dynamic Traffic Environments in a Low-Cost Robot Colony
Colony Scout: A Low-Cost, Versatile Platform for Autonomous Systems in Collaborative Robotics
CMU Quadrotor Researching autonomous behaviors on a flying quadrocopter.
Received 2011 Boeing Blue Skies Award
Received funding for following proposals:
Aerial Point-Cloud Generation using the Microsoft Kinect on an Autonomous Quadrotor
Exploration and Mapping of Unstructured Environments using an Autonomous Quadrotor
HyLo Researching unusual ways for robots to locomote. Created a robot that swings between monkey bars.
Working towards building a bipedal robot with wheels for feet.
2010 - Present Spring Carnival Committee Assistant Webmaster
2010 - Present Women in Computer Science
2010 - Present Ballroom Competition Team
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