Kyle Baptiste
Skills
Languages:
Python,
Java,
URScript,
SQL,
JavaScript,
HTML,
C
Tools:
Git,
PyTorch,
Kaggle,
RegEx
Software:
VSCode,
Thonny,
Selenium,
Xcode,
Microsoft Suite
Prototyping:
Raspberry Pi,
3D Printing,
Arduino,
CNC
CAD:
Fusion 360,
Solidworks
Video Editing:
DaVinci Resolve,
Hitfilm
Certifications:
Commercial Remote Pilot,
FAA Part 107
Activities
| RIT HvZ |
2021 to 2024
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| Computer Science House |
2020 to 2024
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Volunteering
| Lion's Club |
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2010 to 2019
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- Represented local chapter at International Lion’s Club Convention. (2016, 2017, 2019)
| Knights of Pythagoras, Youth Program |
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2013 to 2019
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- Elected as Most Venerable Grand Senior Knight, VA State Council (2017-2019)
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| B.S, Computer Science / Software Engineering |
Minor, Innovation
Rochester Institute of Technology
(Dept. of Individualized Study)
Employment
| Brinkman Precision - Automation Engineer |
Rochester, NY
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2023 to 2024
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- Assisted in the manufacturing process for flight-critical aircraft parts by programming UR collaborative robots.
- Collaborated with others to introduce new products to the manufacturing market.
| MITRE - Innovation Intern |
McLean, VA
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May 2022 to May 2023
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- Corporate Service Desk: Created innovative marketing tools (NFC Coins) and utilized the Microsoft suite to engage the endpoint users in "Proactive IT Engagement Campaigns".
- Led projects, created milestones, and met all the needed deliverables while collaborating with numerous departments in the company and providing assistance on projects other than my main project.
| SAIC - Senior Intern Technician |
Chantilly, VA
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May 2019 to Aug. 2019
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- Assisted SAIC’s Nascent Technology Center with analyzing and developing new processes for solving emerging and ongoing challenges.
- Conducted initial research and completed numerous Research and Development projects in the areas of Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Mobile App Development, Data mining, and Web Scraping.
Projects
| Raspberry Pi Pico LED Board |
2024
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- Used Python, JavaScript, and HTML to create a WiFi-enabled control system for an LED board.
- Programmed to have specialized functionality and display custom text and animations.
| Kjb-Wyvern - Custom Nerf Blaster |
2022 to 2023
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Using rapid prototyping technology and innovative design techniques to create a modifiable, versatile, and open-source Nerf blaster.
| Baby Phil - Custom Droid |
2020 to 2023
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Designing a custom autonomous robotic system including an FPV camera and a modular electronics suite.
- Based on the older Phil 3:8 project (See below).
| 3D Printed NFC Coins |
2021 to 2022
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- Used CAD software and 3D printing technology to design, model, and mass-produce 3D printed coins with custom designs and NFC chips embedded inside.
- Scanning these coins launches actions such as opening websites or certain applications
| "Otto" Rover - RC Snow Tank |
2021 to 2022
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- Modifying a snow tank design to implement a fully autonomous RC rover that can complete unmanned missions consisting of GPS waypoints.
| The Behemoth - Custom Speakers |
2021
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- Used rapid prototyping technology and techniques to design, analyze, and create a custom and unique set of 3-way floor speakers.
| Phil 3:8 - Custom Droid |
2016
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- In the span of 2 weeks, my father and I designed and constructed a Life-size R2D2 inspired droid with an improvised propulsion system, head, and led "eye".