Hey, I’m
Joseph Telaak
I am a Junior Computer Engineering Major at UofSC and a recent SCGSSM graduate. My interests include embedded systems and network systems architecture. I am currently working on multiple projects, but I am primarily working on my self driving golf cart. Most of my projects involve combining robotics, embedded hardware, artificial intelligence, computer vision, IoT, and networking.
EXPERIENCE
UofSC SyReX Lab - Undergraduate Researcher
Jan 2023 - Ongoing
Columbia, SC
- - Worked with mmWave radar to detect and track objects on the road
- - Developed scripts in Python and MATLAB to automate data collection and analysis
- - Created a dataset of radar, LiDAR, GPS, and video data
GSSM - Instructor
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Hartsville, SC
- - Tought the Engineering Projects interim course to over a dozen students
- - Helped students with project managment, hardware design, and software development
- - Some projects included a biogel printer, a patio structure, welding, and numerous robotics projects
GSSM Smart Golf Cart - Founder and Lead Engineer
Jan 2022 - June 2022
Hartsville, SC
- - Lead a team of 6 students in developing both hardware and software for a fleet of self driving golf carts
- - We received over $50,000 in grants from Google, SC Department of Education, and the GSSM Foundation
- - I designed the control system hardware and software (See project page)
UofSC Cyberinfrastructure Lab - Research Intern
June 2021 - July 2021
Columbia, SC
- - Researched applications of P4 switches.
- - Developed a suite of automated tests for throughput and packet loss measurements.
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina
2022 - 2024
Columbia, SC
- B.S.E in Computer Engineering
- B.S in Mathematics
- - 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
FIRST Robotics
Feb 2022 - Ongoing
SC
- - Volunteered at various FIRST Robotics events including FTC and FRC
- - I helped with mentoring, feild reset, and am shadowing as an FTA
- - Asked to speak at both the Hartsville and Anderson FRC events
GSSM SPARK! Computer Science and Robotics Instructor
June 2020 - July 2022
Hartsville, SC
- - I helped pilot and teach an 8-week Python bootcamp
- - I also taught other subjects including Computer Science and Robotics
- - Much of the program was focused on underprivileged middle and high school students across SC
Scouts BSA
2017 - 2022
Myrtle Beach, SC & Charlotte, NC
- - Contributed to countless community service projects
- - Assisted my troop as ASPL (Assistant Senior Patrol Leader), Patrol Leader, and Webmaster
FEATURE PROJECTS