Weihang Guo

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  • Master of Computer Science

    • Rice University, Houston, 09/2023 - Present

  • Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Computer Science and Mathematics

    • Lehigh University, Bethlehem, 09/2019 - 05/2023
    • GPA: 3.86/4.0
    • Honors and Awards:
      • Dean’s List in Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, and Fall 2020
      • Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement: University Honors Convocation
      • Donald J. Hillman Memorial Award: Given annually to a senior whose accomplishment in AI is judged to be most outstanding

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  • Robotics Engineer Intern, Assembly Intelligence Division in Baosight Software Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China, 06/2023 – 08/2023
    • Designed a simulated automated pipeline for a rolling mill finishing unit using RobotStudio, enhancing the assembly line efficiency
    • Debugged an OpenCV based edge detection systems containing ABB IRB 6700 robot arm in a factory setting
  • Data Analysis Research Assistant, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 05/2022 – 08/2022
    • Analyzed 21,000 field data files using MATLAB to determine the optimal frequency-domain detection method, contributing to a deeper understanding of marine life and potentially improving data precision by 15%

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  • Autonomous Underwater Robotics Development, 07/2021 – 05/2023

    • Led a team of 14 focusing on object detection and path planning for the underwater robotics
    • Improved object detection accuracy and efficiency by transitioning from YOLO v3 to YOLO v8
    • Integrated the system on Jetson AGX Orin with Ubuntu 20 and ROS2 Foxy, optimizing performance by replacing Jetson Xavier NX with Ubuntu 18 and ROS Melodic

  • Slang Interpreter, 08/2022 – 12/2022

    • Coded a scanner, parser, and interpreter for Slang, a subset of Scheme programming language, in Python and Java
    • Generated and utilized test cases to validate the robustness and accuracy of the compiler, ensuring consistent outputs
    • Collaborated with a team utilizing Git for version control, underscoring teamwork and the ability to manage collaborative software projects

  • Autonomous Driving and Robotic Racing, 01/2022 – 06/2022

    • Refined a custom implementation of the pure pursuit algorithm in Python and C++ to boost the path-tracking precision
    • Designed a MATLAB tool for streamlined addition and editing of map waypoints .

  • Smart Drifter for Real-Time In-Water Data Collection, 01/2022 – 05/2022

    • Engineered a compact and robust streamlined hardware configuration that integrated a Raspberry Pi, Cellular IoT shield, and detection sensors
    • Designed and deployed a solution for real-time transmission of sensor and GPS data to the cloud via LTE using Bash scripts and Python

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  • Personal Blog (whguo.me), 07/2021 - Present
    • Developed and maintained a personal blog on Vercel using Hugo template
    • Coded a plugin template JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for video playback from Bilibili, a Chinese video-sharing platform
    • Managed and organized the blog content using Git, with all articles authored in Markdown format for ease of editing
  • Robotics Team Website, 07/2021 - 05/2023
    • Deployed the website on Microsoft Azure using a Hugo template, with customized CSS and HTML modules
    • Contributed to raising $3,000 in funding through the website’s promotional effort
  • Social Media Platform: The Buzz, 01/2022 - 05/2022
    • Designed a database schema using PostgreSQL to effectively manage the user information, posts, comments, and votes
    • Developed a command line backend admin interface using Java and Oracle JDBC
    • Crafted a interactive frontend UI from scratch using HTML, CSS and TypeScript, integrating Google OAuth, and AWS file uploads
  • Gaming Website, 01/2022 - 05/2022
    • Designed and deployed a responsive and interactive gaming platform using React for the frontend interface on Heroku
    • Developed a real-time gameplay and user interactions backend system in Node.js, integrating MongoDB to store and manage player information and game scores

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  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University | Fall 2022

    • Course: ENGR 005: Autonomous Driving and Robotic Racing
    • Design labs and class discussions about hardware-related issues of the racing vehicle, automatons emergency break, and the wall following algorithm
    • Mentor freshman students in Linux, ROS, python, and hardware
    • Install the Ubuntu 18.04 and ROS on Nvidia Jetson TX2, Create the Workspace for students and check the hardware of the racing vehicle including testing battary, lidar and wheel calibration.

  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University | Spring 2023

    • Course: ECE 350/450-016: Internet of Things
    • Guided students through the setup and operation of IoT systems using platforms like U3810A and BeagleBone, with a focus on integrating hardware and software components.
    • Instructed students on controlling hardware peripherals (GPIO, PWM, and LCD) through software commands, fostering understanding of microcontroller operations.
    • Facilitated learning of I2C, SPI, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE communication, highlighting the relationship between signal strength and packet error rates.
    • Supervised a hands-on project that involved developing temperature alarms and machine condition monitoring systems, reinforcing practical application of IoT concepts.
    • Taught students about LoRa design, signal analysis, and compliance testing, providing insight into long-range, low-power wireless communication.

  • Class Grader, Lehigh University

    • CSE140: Foundations of Discrete Structures and Algorithms: Spring & Fall 2022, Spring 2023
    • CSE202: Computer Organization and Architecture: Spring 2022

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