Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Relevant coursework
Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Network Programming, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics
Portfolio
Emilio Rodriguez
Computer Science student at Purdue University Northwest, focused on software engineering, systems-oriented projects, and robotics research. Based in Schererville, Indiana.
Education
Skills
- C/C++
- Java
- Python
- Linux
- Windows
- GitHub
- MySQL
- ROS / Gazebo
- Jira
Project work
Coursework Planner
- Building a web application with teammates so students can track course assignments in one place.
- Responsive UI with HTML/CSS and a Spring Boot backend for planning and assignment tracking.
- Designed an EER diagram and relational schema; implemented CRUD for reliable coursework data.
Raytracer with parallel processing
- Ray tracing engine in Java with reflections, shadows, and primitives (spheres, planes, triangles).
- Advanced materials and procedural textures: reflective, refractive, checkerboard, and noise-based patterns.
- Parallel rendering with Java multithreading to use multiple CPU cores efficiently.
Work experience
Research Assistant
- NASA-aligned research (CADRE mission context): autonomous distributed robotic exploration, simulation, and data analysis in Python.
- Multi-agent coordination in ROS and Gazebo; measured task completion time, throughput, error rate, and cost per task.
- Machine learning models to predict leader-initiated task interruptions in time-sensitive multi-rover scenarios.
Field Engineer
- Maintenance on NetApp, Pure Storage, and Hitachi storage systems.
- Coordinated with management, teammates, and customers via email, phone, and messaging.
- Deepened knowledge of networking and storage through certifications and on-the-job work.
Contact
Reach out by email or phone, or find me on GitHub and LinkedIn.
- rodri184@pnw.edu
- Schererville, IN
- GitHub