About me

Stefan Blandin is a highly accomplished engineer with an impressive background in various fields of engineering and science. He is a seasoned roboticist and AI software engineer with a deep understanding of the cutting-edge technologies in these fields. His expertise extends to web development and rocket science, having worked at NASA and several aerospace and space startups.

In addition to his technical expertise, Stefan is also a gifted author, having helped publish for NASA, as well as a fiction writing career. His professional experience and accomplishments have made him an expert in his field, and his contributions have been widely recognized by his peers.

Stefan is a leader in his field and his experience and expertise are an asset to any organization. His dedication to excellence and his ability to think creatively and strategically make him a valuable addition to any team. As a researcher, he has a keen ability to identify new opportunities and trends in the field, and his work has been widely recognized and respected by his peers. His LinkedIn profile showcases his impressive career history and publications, making it a great resource for those looking to learn more about him.

Experience

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Drones Robotics Aerospace Web development

Work Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Jun. 2021 - present

  • Startup environment
  • Designed, coded, and maintained technical software for SAAS Startup
  • Maintained frontend with ReactJS and backend with Django (Python)
  • Designed webpages, wrote HTML/CSS
  • Heavily used SQL and docker

Mission Design Engineer

Jun. 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Startup environment
  • Designed, coded, and maintained technical software for orbital motion planning
  • Implemented optimizing routines including simulated annealing and genetic algorithms
  • Built frontend with ReactJS and backend with ExpressJS
  • Integrated and developed with custom python orbital mechanics sim
  • Designed webpages, wrote HTML/CSS
  • Maintained Linux infrastructure and databases
  • Advised other engineers of best security practices
  • Created 3D art for marketting team

Flight test engineer

Dec. 2019 - May 2020

  • Startup environment
  • Ensured proper delivery of new aircraft
  • Created software and hardware documentation
  • Performed flight-data analysis, regression, and bug fixing
  • Implemented HITL testing system and optimized it.

Project team lead

Aug. 2019 - May 2020

  • Managed and led team of 15
  • Part of Senior design class
  • Educated and assisted junior members
  • Encouraged vigorous engineering discussions
  • Delegated tasks and organized sub-teams

SWE Intern, NASA

Summer 2018/19

  • Aided in Human Factors research
  • Assisted in data intergity verification
  • Developed novel software interface using Electron
  • Worked with ROS, Ardupilot, and APIs
  • Built interface with React and NextJS

Drone Team

Jun. 2018-Aug. 2018

  • Led team of 4 to create control package in Python and wiring system used for control commands.
  • Conducted multidisciplinary research to determine load bearing, payload, and aerodynamic needs.
  • Created design in CAD software, produced drawings that would be used in manufacture stage.
  • Used wind tunnel software (XFLR5) to validate design.
  • Assisted in manufacturing process, contributed to key design choices.
  • Took point on software project, serving as key developer on system which took orders from pilot and turned them into control surface commands.

Web Developer

Jul. 2016-Present

  • Translated clients’ needs from plain English into specifications and planning documents.
  • Gave accurate estimates of time and price
  • Coded Javascript, PHP and various software stacks including Node, React, Express, and Canvas.
  • Merited highly positive reviews from employers and clients.
  • Created data-entry automation system which saved 30+ Man-hours and is still in use.
  • Completed complex features such as logins, contact page, and more at client request

Algebra tutor

Jun. 2017-Dec. 2017

  • Led study groups. Kept students on task, prov­ided specific help as needed
  • Created sample math problems appro­priate for section
  • Encouraged and promoted students
  • Assisted instructor during group activities
  • Proctored tests

Avionics Technician

Jun. 2011-Jun. 2015

  • Cultivated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Became highly proficient at Engineering documentation and Technical data.
  • Employed technical knowledge to handle a mission-suspending problem in 15 minutes which stymied team of 5 for 3 hours.
  • Led team of 4 personnel to contribute to Dover’s rating as most trafficked port in the Air Force.
  • Managed concurrent critical tasks by creating schedules, communicating needs, and prioritizing.
  • Key trainer of novice peers. Helped develop the next generations of personnel and advanced their knowledge of how to conduct their job and specific tasks.

Personal Growth

Machine learning

  • Created from scratch genetic algorithms to solve simple problems such as matching phrases, and complex problems such as navigating a planetary system.
  • Created from scratch a simple neural network in Javascript which used simple gradient descent and backpropagation, and allowed optimization of meta-parameters.
  • Acquired and processed data sets for use in machine learning systems.
  • Developed basic neural networks using TensorFlow, google’s neural network writing software.

Data Visualization

  • Developed data sources, processed data, and created data structures from unstructured data.
  • Brainstormed ways of displaying data and the UI with which to do so.
  • Learned to create Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks from scratch.
  • Wrote visualization programs in Javascript’s Canvas and HTML5.

Web Development

  • Designed and maintained various websites.
  • Explored cutting edge fields in web design
  • Completely self-taught
  • Explored the career as a passion

Volunteering

Security

Jun.-Jul. 2017

  • Provided physical security for props, actors back­stage
  • Encouraged and supported younger cast members
  • Provided assistance to director and crew with heavy items
  • Positively represented the community
  • Responded properly to harrassment of cast

Robotics Club Mentor

Jul. 2017-Dec. 2018

  • Taught middle- and high-schoolers basic programming skills
  • Assisted in fabrication and assembly
  • Provided encouragement and support
  • Helped team go to robotics competion

Reddit Moderator

Jul. 2022 - Present

  • Managed large forum group (subreddit)
  • Cultivated management skills, personal troubles, time management, and communication skills
  • Developed script-based solutions to many unique challenges using Python and JS
  • Worked closely with team to develop policy, advocate for ourselves, and work with strangers

Political Advocate

Jul. 2022 - Present

  • Managed political advocacy organization
  • Developed and maintained website
  • Motivated and encouraged team of 8 fellow advocates to achieve political goals
  • Handled communications with political figures and regulators

Education

US Air Force

Technical training

Aug. 2011 - Mar. 2012

  • Won highly coveted "Aces Award" for five 100% test scores
  • learned about wiring, aircraft technologies, flight surfaces, and instruments
  • Learned proper maintenance and documentation procedures
  • Graduated at the top of the class

On-the-Job learning

Mar. 2012 - Jun. 2015

  • Took Leadership 101 Series
  • significantly advanced knowledge of aircraft sensory and control surfaces to journeyman level
  • Became "go to guy" for aircraft computer systems

Aerospace Engineering

Solano community college

Aug. 2015 - May 2018

  • 3.1 GPA
  • Dean's List, exceptional student
  • Scored highly in Calculus and writing classes
  • Tutored high-level math

San Jose State University

Aug. 2018 - January 2022

  • 3.32 GPA
  • Studied Aerodynamics, structures, and CAD
  • Participated in extracurricular projects including Cubesat with thruster
  • Led engineering team to develop throwable quadcopter drone
  • Key mentor and assistant to other drone engineers
  • Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Skills

3D CAD
Stellar

  • Designs 3D spacecraft and parts
  • Can light and texture objects
  • Animates and presents content
  • Doing 3D design since 2010

Writing
Stellar

  • Professionally edited and wrote
  • Graduated top of class in communications and English class
  • Wrote academic work for fun
  • Go-To student for writing help in report-writing class
  • Writing since 2006

Software engineer
Advanced

  • Coded Javascript, Python, Golang, and various Object Oriented Languages (OOL)
  • Collected, processed, and visualized data
  • Saved 30 man hours by developing data-entry automation system still in use.
  • Merited highly positive reviews from employers

Robotics
Advanced

  • Skilled robot builder; designed, built, and programed robotics
  • Designed and built product for commercial use
  • Found and fufilled needs uniquely suited by smart electronics
  • Troubleshot and repaired school drone
  • Tutored robotics students at local high school

Programming languages

Python
Stellar

Javascript
Stellar

SQL
Advanced

GOLang
Advanced

3D modelling/CAD

Inventor
Stellar

Cinema 4D
Stellar

Zbrush
Advanced

Fusion
Basic

Web Development

HTML
Stellar

CSS
Stellar

Linux
Advanced

Git
Advanced

Contact Me

Please reach out to me through LinkedIn.

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