About Me

B.S. Computer Systems Engineering
Minor in Computer Science
B.S. Finance
UGA Spring 2021

Hi, I’m Jake

Hi, I’m Jake

I am a senior engineering and business student at The University of Georgia. My passion is implementing computer systems for problem solving. Whether it be web applications, autonomous drones and robots, or small satellites, I enjoy leveraging technology to accomplish all sorts of tasks.

This website holds a showcase of some of my current projects, research, and coursework. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to connect.

Looking for full time employment beginning May 2021!

I graduate in May of 2021 and am on the job market. Feel free to reach out!

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Research

Research I have been involved in.

UGA Small Satellite Research Lab
UGA Small Satellite Research Lab

Working to develop embedded software to command a USB peripheral controller with SPI interface to communicate between the OBC and satellite’s image capture subsystems

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Bio-Sensing and Instrumentation Lab
Bio-Sensing and Instrumentation Lab

Design, develop, and assemble an autonomous drone and sensor system for capturing multispectral images to perform high throughput phenotyping.

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QR Guided UAV Landing
QR Guided UAV Landing

Integrating computer vision algorithms on UAV onboard computer to perform autonomous, precision landing.

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Taking on Freelance Work

I'm always open to discuss potential free lance work. From websites, applications, technical support and beyond.

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Projects

Current extracurricular projects I am working on.

ASABE Robotics Competition
ASABE Robotics Competition
Vision Team Lead

Developed Convolutional Neural Network for image classification of healthy or stressed plants and plot resultant data to field maps

ASABE Robotics Competition
HERMS Temperature Controller
HERMS Temperature Controller
Developer

Built sensor and control platform along with web application software to control a Heat Exchange Recirculating Mash System (HERMS).

HERMS Temperature Controller
Pasture Management Web App
Pasture Management Web App
Developer

Wrote web application for ranchers to manage pasture lands and animals herds with multiple user roles, text message alerts, and data tracing.

Pasture Management Web App
The Show Portal
The Show Portal
Co-Owner

Designed a web platform that converts old paper entry forms into digital version for exhibitors entering livestock shows.

The Show Portal
Bee Activity Monitor
Bee Activity Monitor
Sensor System Lead

Designing and developing an entrance monitoring device to monitor beehive activity. The device will be able to record environmental factors such as temperature, light duration,

Bee Activity Monitor
Cattle In Demand
Cattle In Demand
Co-Owner

Started this company as a way to market livestock by leveraging technology. We built an online auction platform from scratch, host live video auctions, and

Cattle In Demand

Contact Me

Don't hesitate to reach out.

Contact Me

Address

Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.

Cell Phone

+1.706.224.0759

Email

jake.e.alford@gmail.com