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<h1>Anson Biggs</h1>
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Astronautical Engineer | Computer Scientist
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<span class="p-name">Anson Biggs</span>
<span class="p-given-name">Anson</span>
<abbr class="p-additional-name">L.</abbr>
<span class="p-family-name">Biggs</span>
<span class="p-nickname">MisterBiggs</span>
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<abbr class="p-region" title="Arizona">AZ</abbr>
<div class="p-country-name">U.S.A</div>
<time class="dt-bday">1995-12-14</time>
<div class="p-category">engineer</div>
<div class="p-note">Astronautical Engineer</div>
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<h2>PROFILE</h2>
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I am an Aerospace Engineering undergraduate looking for employment after
graduation in May. I am passionate about space and problem-solving using
programming. I have a massive code portfolio in dozens of languages over a
decade; many of my projects have thousands of monthly active users.
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<h2>EDUCATION</h2>
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott, AZ | Fall 2017 - May
2022
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<li>
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics
Concentration) | Minor in Computer Science
</li>
<li>Iceland Study abroad for Mathematics, 2018</li>
<li>
Relevant Coursework:
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Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control | Mathematics
Optimization Methods | Machine Learning Directed Study
</em>
</li>
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<h2>Undergraduate Grant Project</h2>
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Orbital Debris Classification, Undergraduate Research, Fall 2021-Spring
2022
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<li>
Close collaboration with ERAU Dean of Engineering, ERAU Engineering
Faculty, and other Engineering Students to conduct primary and
secondary research.
</li>
<li>
Implement Machine Learning characterization methods on high-resolution
3D scans of high-velocity impact debris to produce a model of the
Orbital Debris environment.
</li>
<li>
Directed study covering Machine Learning methods relevant to the
characterization of 3D models and reducing highly dimensional data
down to a low enough level to be applied in other applications.
</li>
</ul>
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<h2>ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE</h2>
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Capstone: Spacecraft Detail Design | Prescott, AZ | Technical Lead |
2021
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<ul>
<li>
Proof of concept of the viability of propulsive landings on the
surface of the Moon.
</li>
<li>
Coded from scratch a fully dynamic 6 degree of freedom simulation of
a rocket with hardware in the loop to run a simulated rocket landing
from a test stand using a real thrust vector control mechanism with
a solid rocket motor.
</li>
<li>
LQR Control system designed to throttle and control attitude of
landing vehicle designed in Simulink, then implemented in C++ to run
on hardware.
</li>
</ul>
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<dt>Simple Stock Bots | Phoenix, AZ | Creator | 2018-Current</dt>
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<ul>
<li>
Bot brings stock market information and analysis to group chats,
tens of thousands of monthly active users. Uses abstracted asset API
to manage multiple types of assets from various data sources.
</li>
<li>
Programmed in Python and uses CI/CD to build, publish, and deploy
code to a Kubernetes Cluster to push canary and stable releases to
users automatically.
</li>
</ul>
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<h2>ACHIEVEMENTS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE</h2>
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<dt>NVIDIA | Tegra K1 CUDA Vision Challenge, Top 50 | 2015</dt>
<dt>Discord | Verified Bot Developer | 2020</dt>
<dt>The Hub Grill | Mesa, AZ | Team Leader | 2012-2021</dt>
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<li>
Coordinated communications in close partnership with external
companies to streamline the expansion of the franchise to three new
locations.
</li>
<li>
Developed technical documentation to train and onboard incoming
staff (hundreds of employees) to ensure staff represented company
values and followed clear protocols.
</li>
<li>
Worked closely with teams to help promote a healthy workplace
culture, collaboration, and team building.
</li>
</ul>
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<h2>SKILLS AND TOOLS</h2>
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<dt>Python</dt>
<dd>NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SymPy, Serverless, DASK, CUDA</dd>
<dt>Systems Programming</dt>
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Microcontroller: Arduino, PlatformIO, C++, Teensy, ESP8266, ESP32,
Hardware Integration
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Microprocessor: Python, C++, Web Servers, High-Performance Matrix Math,
Real-time Object Detection using Deep Learning, CUDA, Raspberry Pi,
Tegra K1
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<dt>Engineering and Technical</dt>
<dd>
Julia, Rust, C++, LaTeX, Linux CLI, Git Version Control, Regex, Docker,
WSL, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Java, Fusion 360, CATIA, 3D Printing, Cura
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<dt>MATLAB</dt>
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Simulink, Toolboxes:
<em
>Statistics and Machine Learning, Symbolic, Control System, Aerospace,
Optimization, Image Processing, Image Acquisition</em
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<dt>Office Software</dt>
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Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher,
Visio, Skype, Google Workspace
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