Yi Yang is a senior at Harvey Mudd College studying computer science and engineering. He has a 3.76 GPA and is a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. His relevant coursework includes data structures, systems engineering, electronics, and differential equations. For research, he has worked on projects involving robot motion planning, quadcopter control, highway traffic simulation, and more. His skills include programming in C/C++, Python, and Java as well as software like ROS, MATLAB, and SolidWorks. He has experience with projects involving color tracking, rocket modeling, and robot navigation. On campus, he works as a machine shop proctor and engineering tutor.

1. YI YANG
#833, 340E Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711 | (909)660-0016 | yyang@g.hmc.edu
EDUCATION
Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Expected, May 2017 Overall GPA: 3.76
Relevant Coursework
• Data Structures & Program Development • Advance System Engineering • Analog Electronics & Semiconductor
Device & Circuit Design • Digital Electronics & Computer Engineering • Engineering Modeling • Differential
Equations • Linear Algebra
Awards
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, awarded to top 8% students of the class Fall 2015-Present
Dean’s List Spring 2014-Present
SKILLS
Programming Language: Proficient in CC++, Python, Java; Familiar with SystemVerilog, Lisp
Software and System: LabView, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux, NSpice,
Mathematica, Altera Quartus, ModelSim
Equipment: Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Breadboard, Multimeter and Analog Sensors
Language: Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Lab for Autonomous and Intelligent Robotics, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Fall 2014-Present
• Construct a 3D traffic simulation using multi-robot motion planning algorithm
• Build a 4 degrees of freedom model for quadcopter hovering control using Proportional-Integrated-Differential
(PID) controller
• Design and implement an efficient data structure to describe interaction among vehicles on a highway system
• Optimize a highway system to maximize traffic throughput by applying graph theory
• Visualize highway formation and motions of robot in ROS visualization environment
PROJECTS
AR Drone Color Tracking and Robot Following Spring 2015
• Implemented color tracking algorithm using OpenCV to process video from AR Drone’s downward camera
• Used the RGB components to determine the relative location of overhead AR Drone and ground iRobot
• Designed and tested proportional controller to navigate the AR Drone following the desired object
Supersonic Rocket and Standard Atmosphere Modeling Spring 2015
• Built and launched a supersonic rocket with GPS, absolute and differential pressure sensors mounted
• Designed 6 degrees of freedom data process scheme for Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) on rocket to calculate
position and trajectory during the flight
• Constructed mathematical model for standard atmosphere in low altitudes
iRobot Hallway Navigation Fall 2014
• Used Hough Transform to process data from laser scanner and determine robot’s relative location and angle
• Designed search algorithm for robot to continuously patrol maze until target is found without collision to
obstacles
WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Machine Shop Proctor, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Spring 2014-Present
• Instruct and supervise students in using CNC lathes, mills, wood shop and sheet metal shop
• Ensure safety practice for all shop users engaging with heavy machinery
Tutor of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Fall 2015-Present
• Provide weekly tutoring service for students in engineering core classes
Math Department Grader, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Fall 2014
• Graded weekly introductory calculus and probability assignments
• Helped student with homework problems