I am an experienced Android Developer and Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, mobile applications, and robotics. I have designed rugged hardware-software integrated solutions, developing embedded firmware, and creating user-friendly Android apps. I enjoy cross-functional teamwork and rapid iterative development. With a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering focused on robotics and computer vision, I have expertise in motion control, computer vision systems, and embedded firmware. My hands-on experience ranges from prototyping to field testing, including deploying technology solutions directly to users. I am eligible for security clearance.

Eric Lara

I am an experienced Android Developer and Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, mobile applications, and robotics. I have designed rugged hardware-software integrated solutions, developing embedded firmware, and creating user-friendly Android apps. I enjoy cross-functional teamwork and rapid iterative development. With a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering focused on robotics and computer vision, I have expertise in motion control, computer vision systems, and embedded firmware. My hands-on experience ranges from prototyping to field testing, including deploying technology solutions directly to users. I am eligible for security clearance.

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I am an experienced Android Developer and Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, mobile applications, and robotics. I have designed rugged hardware-software integrated solutions, developing embedded firmware, and creating user-friendly Android apps. I enjoy cross-functional teamwork and rapid iterative development.

With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering focused on robotics and computer vision, I have expertise in motion control, computer vision systems, and embedded firmware. My hands-on experience ranges from prototyping to field testing, including deploying technology solutions directly to users. I am eligible for security clearance.

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Robotics Engineer – Motion Control, Computer Vision & Embedded Systems at Terradynamics Lab, Johns Hopkins University
June 29, 2024 - July 21, 2025
● Developed a bio-inspired robot capable of traversing artificial orb-weaver webs. ● Created a video capture and motion tracking system for studying web-based locomotion. ● Designed and automated a 3D motion analysis pipeline using DeepLabCut and custom Python tools to track and analyze spider movement. ● Integrated mechanical design, control systems, and vision processing into a unified research platform. ● Built C++ firmware for Arduino Nano enabling IMU data acquisition, 6-servo motor control, and serial communication with a host Python script for local processing.
Mechanical Engineer at M3D
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Contributed to the design and production of compact desktop 3D printers, with dual and quad extruders, used by thousands globally. Performed FEA simulations using SolidWorks to assess structural integrity of Nylon components. Streamlined Promega 3D printer production by improving assembly workflows and generating technical drawings to support manufacturing and R&D teams.
Product Development Engineer – Embedded Systems & Mobile Applications at ArgoSwim Video
July 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Led the design and development of a rugged, waterproof dual-camera system for synchronized underwater and overwater swimming video capture. Developed embedded firmware in C++ for ESP32 managing BLE communication, custom encoder protocols, battery monitoring, and real-time servo control. Designed and launched an Android application (Kotlin, Java) to control camera behavior, manage files, connect to backend servers via RESTful APIs, and support BLE-based triggers. Spearheaded cross-functional coordination between mechanical, software, and backend teams for rapid hardware and software iteration. Oversaw prototyping, field testing, and performance optimization for expected customer use cases. Successfully deployed technology to over 30 swim teams and distributed more than 10,000 videos via email and SMS.

Education

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2012 - January 1, 2016

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Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education