Hi, I'm Ethan, a mechanical engineer based in Atlanta, GA.

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WHO AM I

Hello, my name is Ethan Yee! I am a 3rd Year Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Student with a Computer Science Minor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Not only have I learned technical skills in the STEM field such as mechanical design and computer programming, I also have learned collaboration and communication skills, like being able to think like an engineer with an open mindset to solving problems. I am willing to learn, and I am enthusiastic to engage with others from all backgrounds.

PROJECTS

Iterative Design and Performance Analysis of Fixed-Wing Aircraft

This project is part of the Georgia Tech Supersonics Club, a team of students designing, building, and flying the world's fastest RC-plane. Below is the aircraft that I designed and performed analysis on. The most difficult aspect of the task was focusing on optimizing the aircraft's aerodynamic profile for our projected speed while minimizing drag and maintaining stability. Additionally, I conducted stability and control surface analysis through Athena Vortex Lattice (AVL).

Role:

Aerodynamic Engineer

Duration:

1.2024-Present

Responsibilities:

Aerodynamic Analysis, Constraint-Based Design, Vehicle Performance Tuning, Simulation and Modeling, Automated Control Systems, Aerospace Structures, Trajectory Optimization

LiDAR Odometry Algorithm to Augment GNSS Positioning in Signal-Degraded Environments

During my time at John Deere, I led the development of a LiDAR Odometry algorithm designed to augment GNSS positioning in environments where satellite signals were degraded or absent. The project focused on utilizing LiDAR data for high-precision localization and mapping, enabling reliable navigation in challenging conditions. By integrating advanced algorithms and optimizing point cloud processing, we ensured that the system could maintain accuracy within ±0.1 meters of the ground truth, significantly improving the vehicle's ability to navigate autonomously when traditional GNSS was compromised.

Role:

Software Engineer

Duration:

5.2024-8.2024

Responsibilities:

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Machine Learning Algorithms, LiDAR, Sensor Fusion, Sensor Characterization, Hardware Testing, MATLAB Scripting

Modular IoT PCB Design and Fabrication for Dynamic Sensor Integration

Iterative Design and Performance Analysis of Fixed-Wing Aircraft

This projected involved designing and fabricating a custom PCB to integrate sensors, including a temperature sensor and gyroscope, with a Teensy microcontroller. The process spanned from schematic development and component selection in Eagle software to optimizing the layout for signal integrity and compactness. It also included hands-on skills like precise routing, copper etching, and soldering to ensure reliable connections and minimal interference, resulting in a robust and functional PCB tailored for IoT applications.

Role:

IoT Research Engineer

Duration:

8.2023-5.2024

Responsibilities:

Autodesk EAGLE, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, I2C Communication Protocol, Design Rule Checking (DRC), Soldering, ProtoMat