# Hi! I'm Sean. 👋

Welcome to my GitHub! I'm a Computer Science and Engineering student at Bucknell University with a passion for robotics, software development, and human-robot interaction. My work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, blending creativity, technical expertise, and interdisciplinary collaboration.  

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## 🚀 **Technical Expertise**  
- **Full-Stack Development:** Proficient in modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and Node.js  
- **Robotics Development:** Experienced in ROS2 and C++ for robotic systems programming  
- **Systems Programming:** Skilled in architecture design and low-level programming  
- **Database Design:** Optimization and management using SQL and PostgreSQL  
- **Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps:** Familiar with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines  

## 📚 **Research Focus**  
- **Human-Robot Interaction:** Conducting experimental studies to improve HRI design  
- **Published Work:** Researcher at IEEE RO-MAN 2024  
- **Experimental Platforms:** Developed tools for controlled HRI experiments  
- **Interdisciplinary Integration:** Leveraging robotics to enhance chemical engineering research  

## 🌟 **Leadership & Involvement**  
- **AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition Team:** President, leading innovative engineering projects  
- **Bucknell Coffee Society:** Treasurer, organizing community-building events  
- **Teaching Assistant:** Mentored peers in computer science courses  
- **RoboLab@Bucknell:** Founding member, fostering robotics research and development  

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## 🎯 **About Me**  
I believe in the power of technology to create meaningful, inclusive solutions for complex challenges. Whether I'm designing scalable web applications, prototyping robotic systems, or collaborating on interdisciplinary research, I approach each project with curiosity and a drive to make an impact.  

When I’m not coding, you can find me leading a team to success or experimenting with robotics.  

Feel free to explore my repositories and reach out if you'd like to collaborate. Let's build something amazing together!  

📫 **Contact Me**  
- **Email:** [sean@soconnor.dev](mailto:sean@soconnor.dev)  
- **LinkedIn:** [bu-soconnor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bu-soconnor)  
- **Website/Portfolio:** [My Portfolio](https://www.soconnor.dev)  

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