A. Petro
Research Assistant at Penn State University
Computer Science Grad Student
I am a graduate student in Penn State's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. My current research interests are in the areas of humanoid robotics and machine learning, and my past interests include computer graphics and high-performance computing.
Penn State University
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My responsibilities in Penn State’s Laboratory for Perception, Action, and Cognition include extending my own past work, continuing older work on facial asymmetry, and setting up a data collection process for a future project. Additionally, I maintain portions of the lab’s website.
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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Research Assistant
Penn State University
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I contributed to ongoing research in Penn State's Laboratory for Perception, Action, and Cognition with a focus on humanoid robotics and machine learning. My primary responsibilities included getting IRB approval for an upcoming project and extending the lab's past work.
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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Student Researcher (LPAC)
Penn State University
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For the new CMPEN 497: Special Topics - Humanoid Robot Simulation course, I prepared course materials such as projects, lab assignments, exam questions, and lecture slides. During class time, I ran weekly labs, introduced projects, and occasionally lectured. Additionally, I helped students with the course content and assignments during office hours, graded assignments, and proctored an exam.
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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CSE Learning Assistant (Spring 2021)
Penn State University
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I primarily helped students learn the materials for CMPSC 458: Fundamentals of Computer Graphics during my office hours, graded assignments, and proctored exams.
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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CSE Learning Assistant (Fall 2020)
Penn State University
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I continued research on the stability of a particular humanoid robot by using various simulation tools. I additionally prepared materials for a future humanoid robotics course.
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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CSE Learning Assistant (Summer 2020)
Lutron Electronics
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As a Software Co-op, I worked to create a way to deploy device simulations in a cloud environment. This involved making sure the simulations could be run in Docker containers and creating a flexible way to deploy these simulations in an AWS Kubernetes cluster.
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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Software Co-op
Pennsylvania State University Department of Physics
I developed software and web services in support of real-time gravitational wave searches with LIGO.
University Park, Pennsylvania
Physics Laboratory Assistant
Lutron Electronics
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I created and implemented a responsive design for an existing cloud-based web application. I also worked on front-end bugs and cleaned up existing front-end code.
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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Work-Study Student
Intervala, LLC
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I was responsible for the movement of materials both physically and within Intervala’s computer system as well as taking inventory of electronic components and preparing completed assemblies for shipping.
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Materials Handler
Master of Science - MS
Computer Science and Engineering
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Penn State University
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Bachelor's degree
Computer Science
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Penn State University
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High School Diploma
Greensburg-Salem High School
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New Castle, PA
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Cathy Zilli
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Noah Novak
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Ann O'Connor
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Jacob Oslosky
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Greater Pittsburgh Region
Ignissta Technologies
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Grand Rapids, MI
Esther Cha
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Bhairav Valera
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Lisa A. Petro, PhD
Packaging R&D Engineer at Intel Corporation
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Gustavo A. Diaz Petro
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A. Petro
Comm.Org. at ADACO
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Frank A. Petro
Founding Partner at Petro Cohen, P.C.