Hey, I’m
Joseph Telaak
I am a Senior Computer Engineering Major at UofSC, with a Leadership Distinction in Research, graduating in just 2.5 years. My interests span embedded systems, network systems architecture, and robotics. I'm currently working on various projects, including developing contactless vital sign monitoring using mmWave radar and consulting on an autonomous golf cart project. I have strong expertise in combining robotics, embedded hardware, artificial intelligence, computer vision, IoT, and networking technologies.
EXPERIENCE
UofSC Systems Research on X Lab - Research Assistant
Feb 2023 - Ongoing
Columbia, SC
- - Developed a system for contactless prediction of ECG readings using mmWave radar.
- - Designed and demonstrated a live system for contactless vital sign measurements.
- - Published research on generating 3D bounding boxes using only mmWave radar.
- - Created setups to collect ground truth data for radar-based projects.
SCGSSM Autonomous Golf Cart Project - Founder and Part-Time Consultant/Instructor
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023, Jan 2024 - Present
Hartsville, SC
- - Converted standard golf carts to ADAS-enabled vehicles with V2V communication.
- - Managed funding (>$50,000) and technical design for the project.
- - Designed custom Nvidia Jetson carrier board and implemented a vision-based ADAS system.
- - Created a course around the project and served as a guest instructor.
UofSC Cyberinfrastructure Lab - Research Assistant
June 2021 - July 2021
Columbia, SC
- - Developed automated tests for throughput and packet loss measurement.
- - Built an on-switch load balancer using P4 in real and simulated networks.
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina
2022 - 2024
Columbia, SC
- B.S.E in Computer Engineering, Leadership Distinction in Research
- - ACM Code-A-Thon winner
- - Rocketry Club Avionics Team Lead
South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics
2020 - 2022
Hartsville, SC
- High School Diploma, Concentration in Computer Science and Mathematics
- - Created ENGIN 210 Projects course
- - Founded the GSSM Golf Cart Project
- - Programming Captain of FTC Robotics Team
- - SPARK! Computer Science and Robotics instructor
- - SPARK! Python leader
VOLUNTEERING
SCGSSM Board of Directors
Jul 2023 - Ongoing
Hartsville, SC
- - Serving on the Alumni Association Board and the Engagement Committee.
FIRST Robotics
Jan 2022 - Ongoing
SC
- - Volunteering as a FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA), helping mentor teams, field reset, and event support.
FEATURE PROJECTS