Matthew Miller
San Jose, CA *****
**************@*****.***
AEROSPACE ENGINEER
Skilled recent graduate with a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in control sciences. 4+ years of academic experience designing, validating and deploying linear and nonlinear control systems. 1 year of industry experience designing, assembling, testing, validating engineering projects in a highly regulated environment. Additional expertise in modeling and simulations, system identification and project management. Strong technical and methodical aptitude with an innate ability to analyze and synthesize data.
Resourceful, analytical and detail oriented with the capability to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines. Skilled at working alone or cooperatively in any environment. Clear communicator, both oral and written. Strong interpersonal skills; interface effectively with coworkers and management. Excel in high stress and hectic environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Matlab, Simulink, C++, Arduino, Python, Trajectory Optimization, Classical Control, Modern Control, Modeling and Simulations, Mechatronics, Dynamics, Robotics and Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree, Aerospace Engineering Aug.2014-May 2017
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Aerospace Engineering Aug.2008-May 2014
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
WORK EXPERIENCE
NASA ARC, Mountain View, CA Aug.2015-June 2016
Operations and Testing Intern
Used lab tools and rapid prototyping to build cubsat from start to finish in less than two weeks.
Through Testing and analysis validated cubsat hardware for rocket launch and ISS regulations.
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Aug.2015-May 2016
Teaching Assistant
Designed lectures and assignments to teach students engineering problem solving skills.
Served as project advisor for all spacecraft related senior design projects (4) including one that lead to a publication.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Hermes Wheeled Mobile Robot, San Jose State University
Designed and built bi-actuated wheeled mobile for Flight Control Systems Laboratory.
Using frequency response system identification, created virtual model of Hermes to aid in the development of linear and non-linear control systems.
Gyro Car, San Jose State University
Using Xbee communication, built R/C car controlled via gyroscope for Mechatronic Symposium.
Motor Control Lab, San Jose State University
Designed motor control lab for students to receive hands on experience with system identification and controller design.
PUBLICATIONS
Matthew Miller and Kamran Turkoglu. “Optimal Trajectory Planning of Wheeled Mobile Robot Using Nonlinear Receding Horizon”. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition 2017.