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Mechanical Engineer

I received my bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2024. I apply my understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles to solve problems.

Product Designer

I enjoy designing novel products from the ground up, combining research, 3D modeling, prototyping, wiring, and hands-on testing to create a working solution.

Programmer

I learn best through hands-on experience and have completed dozens of programming projects involving software, firmware, and AI. Many of these projects focused on developing new solutions for automation, embedded systems, and industrial applications.

Resume
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I am the Co-Founder of CloudBox, a weight-based inventory automation company focused on eliminate manual inventory counting, through designing more intelligent scales.

Origin

A clear, empty display case or cloud chamber with a white base and a small blue sign that says "Welcome to CloudBox" on it, surrounded by swirling vapor or smoke.

The Origin is an injection-molded smart scale I designed with a removable container that can be taken off for quick inventory updates or left in place for continuous weight monitoring.

It also features a stamped steel plate for mounting the load cell internally and a custom PCB that the other CloudBox members and I designed from scratch.

Person holding a small electronic device with a screen and ventilation holes.

Hub

A printed circuit board with various electronic components including a large central chip, smaller chips, resistors, capacitors, a USB port, and connectors, labeled with component identifiers and connection points.

The Hub is a simple device which relays weight data from a scale into the CloudBox system to allow users to easily automate cycle counts.

I designed this device with a powder coated aluminum plate, CNC’ed and bent into a shape which could fit around the 3D printed bottom housing.

Since this device was low volume, I chose to use 3D printing and CNC as a way to reduce initial tooling costs.

Link

Close-up of electronic development board setup with a Wi-Fi module, microcontroller, and various connected components on a black surface.

The Link is a progression into a software-based solution designed for easier distribution and greater versatility. It allows users to connect their existing scales, effectively turning them into smart scales that interface with our MES/WMS platform.

Ascent Rocketry

  • Developed a remote rocket ignition and valve-control system with a custom PCB to safely trigger spark ignition and oxygen/fuel solenoids.

Robotics

I design, 3D print, and assemble robots and integrate AI to have them do useful tasks. I also have orchestrated Battle Robotics competitions.

3D printed robot with a white body, black foam wheels, and a blue component inside, placed on a dark wooden surface.

SENSE-Products

LockSENSE

Developed a patent-pending, battery-powered gyroscope device that indicates whether a door is locked; designed the housing and PCB using Fusion.

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Hitachi Vantara logo with black text and a circuit-like symbol on the left.

At Hitachi, I develop automation solutions that improve material flow, reduce errors, and minimize engineering intervention.

Certifications and Awards

Certificate of completion for Ethan Connelly as a Certified IPC Specialist, issued by IPC, dated January 9th, 2024, with modules on wires, terminals, PCB, surface mount, and inspection criteria.
Certificate of achievement for Ethan Connelly from Hitachi Computer Products recognizing his work in manufacturing modernization using artificial intelligence, signed by Tadashi Kume.
Certificate with a dark background awarded to Ethan Connelly for completing the System Deployment+ course, issued by OTTO Motors, with issue date 25/07/2024 and expiration date 25/07/2025.

I was certified as an IPC J-STD-001 Specialist in soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, including wiring, PCB assembly, through-hole and surface-mount components, and inspection criteria.

I was certified as an OTTO Motors Deployment Expert, covering the setup, configuration, deployment, and support of OTTO autonomous mobile robot systems.

The Monozukuri Award recognizes innovation in manufacturing, including improvements to production quality, efficiency, and processes. I received the award for modernizing manufacturing processes using AI to guide operators through the assembly of data storage racks, with an estimated 90% reduction in installation errors. The project was also presented to the World Economic Forum as an example supporting Hitachi Vantara Manufacturing’s Lighthouse recognition.