LiDAR Scan Tech:

Operated FARO Laser Scanner to capture high-resolution LiDAR data from the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility for use in a digital twin environment. Processed and cleaned raw point cloud data in FARO Scene software, then transformed and optimized the raw LiDAR data into usable formats for procedural generation, 3D modeling, and scan planning ensuring high accuracy of replication. Conducted research into Houdini’s LiDAR processing nodes for 3D rendering of point cloud data; procedural generation with Houdini’s Task Operator Networks (TOPS) for creating repeatable 3D assets; procedural modeling nodes to create Houdini Digital Assets (HDAs) to use in a generic asset library. Integrated procedural assets into Unreal Engine 5 for the digital twin simulation, ensuring real-time performance and accuracy. Worked with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment between asset generation and project objectives. Documented research workflows and best practices for procedural asset generation from LiDAR scan data.

Technical Artist:

Conducted research into Houdini’s LiDAR processing nodes for 3D rendering of point cloud data; procedural generation with Houdini’s Task Operator Networks (TOPS) for creating repeatable 3D assets; procedural modeling nodes to create Houdini Digital Assets (HDAs) to use in a generic asset library. Integrated procedural assets into Unreal Engine 5 for the digital twin simulation, ensuring real-time performance and accuracy. Worked with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment between asset generation and project objectives. Documented research workflows and best practices for procedural asset generation from LiDAR scan data.

UI/UX Design Engineer Team Lead:

Lead the UI/UX design efforts for NASA and Sev1Tech designing front end assets for NASA’s multi-user digital twin simulations using UnReal Engine 5. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including front and back end developers, data scientists, programmers, 3D modelers, NASA stakeholders, and LSU faculty to ensure seamless integration of UI/UX components through a pixel streaming website and augmented reality technologies for the HoloLens2. Used a basic understanding of HTML/CSS and React.js to Implement best practices for UI/UX design pipelines ensuring a seamless flow between artists and developers. Created 2D UI designs using Adobe Illustrator 2D in tandem with Figma for wireframes and low/high fidelity prototype. Collaborated with multiple teams to facilitate usability tests, user personas, and feedback sessions with engineers at MAF to assess their preferences on performance, usability, and operational requirements in their rocket production pipeline. Documented the team's workflow on Sharepoint for future references