Skills:
Gained experience in Geometrical/ Physical Optics, Image Filtering and Processing, Lasers and Photonics, Optical System Design, Optical Alignment, Opto-mechanical Design, Electrical Circuit Design, Digital Logic, and Microcontrollers. Introduced to fundamentals of optical fabrication, testing, measurements, radiometry, and photonics. Prepared reports and delivered presentations. Proactive member of multidisciplinary team that built a lightweight, man-portable sensor system designed to enhance site security for small covert operations. Designed optical subsystem; characterized the given system illumination, set up optical layout, and identified appropriate laser/ detector package and power calculations.