Education

Graduate

I graduated with an M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford University in 2015. My coursework focused on:

  • rigid body dynamics, with a focus on fixed-wing aircraft and quadcopters
  • classical linear and non-linear controls
  • optimal and stochastic controls
  • dynamic programming and decision making under uncertainty
  • machine learning

Some of my projects included:

  • leveraging ML to predict Yelp reviews based on several key factors (with 2 other teammates)
  • building a robot to score on a tiny (~1 ft. tall) basketball rim (with 3 other teammates)

Undergraduate

I graduated with a B.S. in General Engineering from Harvey Mudd College in 2013. My coursework focused on:

  • rigid body dynamics
  • classical linear controls
  • structural dynamics
  • systems engineering
  • basics of robotics: introduction to computer science, digital electronics & computer engineering

Some of my projects included:

  • temperature control of a heating element (simulation and experimental)
  • control of an inverted pendulum (simulation)
  • experimental engineering course, with the final project focusing on a rocketry experiment – my team won the award for demonstrating best engineering technique & judgment
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Kyle Carbon
Lead Planning & Controls Engineer

My interests include robotics, fitness, and food.