About

Thanks for stopping by. Read below to learn more about myself and my background.

Andre Cox at work with a colleague

Background

Welcome to my portfolio! I am a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of British Columbia. My journey is driven by a passion for robotics, programming, and electronics, with a focus on leveraging technology to solve complex, real-world problems. I have developed a robust technical foundation through a year-long Hardware Engineering Internship at Robert Bosch GmbH, where I specialized in analysis, experiment and hardware design for sensor measurement as well as firmware development.

My experience spans diverse engineering domains, including serving as the Mechanical Lead for the Okanagan Marine Robotics Hydrofoil project and designing software for high-altitude instrumentation. I excel in collaborative, team-oriented environments, as evidenced by my consistent success in the Okanagan Engineering Competition and as a recipient of the UBC Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact Fund for the startup venture VSEEK. Whether I am designing 3D print farms, developing machine learning algorithms for medical research, or facilitating makerspace projects.

Work Experience

Andre outside of the Robert Bosch GmbH factory in Germany

Working for Bosch, I was responsible for designing and executing experiments to analyze the performance of next-generation sensors for self-driving cars. I also designed and built custom hardware testing rigs and developed firmware for data collection and analysis. On top of this, I also used software such as Blender to create 3D renderings of upcoming sensor designs.


As a UBCO Co-Op Research Assistant responsible for designing and testing machine learning algorithms to detect heart murmurs, has expanded my analytical skills. I was also employed to revise the 2nd year self-driving car machine learning lab project that used computer vision and machine learning.


In addition to technical proficiency, I also place great emphasis on effective communication and collaboration. I recognize the importance of being able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely, whether it's through written reports, presentations, or interpersonal interactions.

Goals

My long-term goal is to work in robotics consulting, helping businesses integrate robotics into their operations. Right now I am on track to pursue my Masters in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializing in medical robotics. After this I plan to gain a PhD and go into industry.

Skills