Field Application Engineer
FAE
May 2019 – Mar 2022
- Developed, installed, and maintained a fleet of systems utilizing neural networks, machine learning,
and high-precision optics which reduced endangered species turbine strikes by 85%+ at wind farms
internationally.
- Developed, installed, and integrated the first and only CDI2 banknote sensor and sorting machine for
the Federal Reserve.
- Led and trained a team of field application engineers and technicians, scaling operations from 40 to
over 100 systems.
Associate Engineer
Intern
May 2018 – Aug 2018
- Conducted engineering analysis on insurance claims for modes of failure on $2,000,000+ of damages
Undergraduate Researcher
Researcher
May 2017 – Aug 2017
- Leveraged ML techniques and extensive dataset analysis to predict algae blooms with 95% accuracy.
- Wrote and presented a comparative research paper examining eutrophication and possible solutions to
reduce the presence of blue-green algae by 70% or more for Lake Tai and Lake Erie.
Undergraduate Researcher
Researcher
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
- Developed innovative optimization strategies that integrated ML regression techniques with water
channel experiments and numerical modeling tools. This approach accelerated design convergence
and significantly reduced prototyping costs, achieving a cost reduction of over 90%.
Intern
Intern
May 2016 – Jun 2016
- Contributed to the development of a 10-year infrastructure plan for the city of Charlotte by utilizing
machine learning regression techniques to analyze traffic patterns and identify potential solutions.
Honors
Member
Member
Aug 2017 – May 2019
- Nominated by the Campus Sustainability Officer to the committee and approved by the Chancellor.
- Served to improve campus sustainability and reduce carbon footprint by applying zero waste,
responsible purchasing, and transportation planning initiatives where possible.
Scholarship Recipient
Recipient
Aug 2015 – May 2019
- UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious merit- based scholarship program that promotes academic
excellence, ethical leadership, and commitment to community service.
Skills
Technologies: APIs, AutoML, Python, MongoDB, SQL, HTML, CSS
Languages: Fluent in English, Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian.