\textbf{Professional Summary:} Computer Science and Engineering student with extensive experience in software development, robotics research, and technical leadership.
Demonstrated track record of building scalable solutions and leading cross-functional teams.
Published researcher in human-robot interaction with experience in both academic and commercial software development.
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\resumesection{Research Interests}
I'm passionate about human-robot interaction and developing technologies that make robots better collaborators with humans. My work focuses on creating reproducible research methodologies, particularly through Wizard-of-Oz experiments, and building platforms that lower barriers for HRI researchers. I'm especially interested in how we can make robot behaviors more trustworthy and explainable, and how to design effective frameworks for studying human-robot collaboration across different contexts and applications.
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\resumesection{Experience}
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\textit{Advisor: Dr. L. Felipe Perrone, Computer Science Department}
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\item Developing HRIStudio, a novel web-based platform addressing reproducibility challenges in Wizard-of-Oz HRI studies, with two first-author publications at IEEE RO-MAN 2024 and 2025
\item Designed modular architecture enabling cross-platform robot control without specialized programming knowledge, lowering technical barriers for HRI researchers across disciplines
\item Implemented comprehensive data logging and playback capabilities for experimental analysis, supporting rigorous scientific methodology in human-robot interaction studies
\item Conducted literature review identifying key challenges in WoZ methodology reproducibility, informing platform design decisions and feature prioritization
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\textscbf{Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration}\hfill\textscbf{Bucknell University}
\textbf{Computer Science Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Department}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 – May 2025}
\textit{Collaborating with Chemical Engineering Department on Environmental Monitoring}
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\item Developed automated data collection and analysis tools for environmental research, processing real-time sensor data streams for atmospheric and water quality monitoring
\item Built custom Python pipelines integrating multiple data sources, enabling researchers to identify patterns in environmental data that informed conference presentations
\item Bridged computer science expertise with domain-specific research needs, demonstrating ability to collaborate across disciplines
\itemEngineered a digital registration platform that modernized paper-based processes, integrating payment processing and real-time number availability checking, eliminating manual processing delays
\itemBuilt and deployed a high-performance race statistics platform serving 1500+ concurrent users, providing real-time access to driver positions, rankings, and lineups, replacing physical bulletin boards
\itemDeveloped an intuitive content management system tailored for non-technical staff, enabling content management through familiar interfaces while maintaining website consistency
\itemOrchestrated migration to containerized architecture using Docker and implemented automated backup systems to improve reliability
\itemArchitected and deployed production systems handling 250k+ monthly users and \$100,000+ in payment processing
\itemLed digital transformation initiative, replacing legacy paper-based systems with modern web applications
\itemImplemented CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code using Docker and GitHub Actions
\itemDeveloped RESTful APIs and microservices architecture for scalable, maintainable systems
\itemEngineered migration from consumer desktop computers to enterprise thin clients with virtualization servers, improving reliability and remote access capabilities enabling continued support while away at university
\item Implemented automated backup solutions using the Backblaze platform with version control and disaster recovery procedures
\itemDeployed Windows Server with Active Directory for centralized user management and file storage
\item Established standardized workstation images and software deployment protocols across facilities
\item Engineered a modular web-based experimental platform for human-robot interaction studies using the Wizard of Oz experimental paradigm and ROS2 and C++/Python
\item Published and presented a first-author paper and poster at the 33rd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication
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\textbf{Computer Science Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Department}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 – Present}
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\item Designed and implemented an automated data collection system using a microcontroller and C++ to collect real-time temperature, pressure, and humidity data in harsh environments
\item Currently assisting in robotic hardware integration into an existing coffee research project to automate repeated brewing-related tasks and data collection, freeing up researchers from unskilled repetitive work
\item Led lecture and lab sections focusing on agile development practices and following scrum guidelines for group work in the field of computer science.
\item Assisted students with classwork, homework, and lab assignments, focusing on teaching students how to find the answers to their questions using existing documentation
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\textbf{Engineering Study Spot Tutor - Computer Science}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2024 - Dec 2024}
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\item Held drop-in help sessions for computer science students throughout all stages of the curriculum, assisting with introductory courses, software engineering, and systems programming assignments
\end{itemize}
\textbf{Engineering Teaching Assistant}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 - Dec 2023}
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\item Led recurring workshops on Arduino-based microcontroller programming, assembly, and wiring for multidisciplinary student engineering projects
\item Assisted students during class and lab sections on their design session projects, with emphasis on engineering ethics education
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\textbf{Physics Teaching Assistant}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 - May 2024}
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\item Assisted students during laboratory sections with introductory and exploratory physics lab experiments, working with industry-standard data collection and analysis tools
\itemModernized IT infrastructure from consumer to enterprise-grade systems, improving uptime to 99.9\%
\item Implemented comprehensive backup and disaster recovery protocols protecting critical business data
\itemAutomated system administration tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting
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\textscbf{Miller Place School District}\hfill\textscbf{Miller Place, NY}
\textbf{Information Technology Intern}\hfill\textbf{Sep 2020 - May 2022}
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\itemWorked under senior technical staff to assist faculty, staff and students with district-owned printers and computers
\itemAssisted staff in one-laptop per person deployment and support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching students how to fully utilize newly-available remote learning tools and programs
\itemSupported 1000+ students and faculty during COVID-19 transition to remote learning
\itemDeployed and maintained educational technology platforms and troubleshooted hardware/software issues
\textbf{President, Electrical and Mechanical Team Lead}\hfill\textbf{Jan 2023 – Present}
\textbf{Former President, Current Electrical/Mechanical Team Lead}\hfill\textbf{Jan 2023 – Present}
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\itemPioneered team's first custom hardware solution: designed and fabricated a microcontroller-based control system with isolated power circuits for hydrogen fuel cell regulation
\item Implemented finite state machine architecture integrating spectrometer readings, relay control, and LED feedback for real-time reaction monitoring in isolated chamber conditions
\itemLed 15-member interdisciplinary team in designing autonomous chemical-powered vehicles for national competition
\item Introduced agile development methodologies and version control practices to hardware development process
\item Mentored junior members in embedded systems programming and control theory
\textscbf{IEEE RO-MAN 2025}\hfill\textscbf{Eindhoven, The Netherlands}
\textbf{34th International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2025}
\begin{itemize}[noitemsep,topsep=2pt]
\itemLed and participated in group discussions in a new lab bridging computer science and psychology perspectives on human-robot interaction, working with the complexities of human-robot trust, job replacement, and autonomy
\itemPresented: "A Web-Based Wizard-of-Oz Platform for Collaborative and Reproducible Human-Robot Interaction Research"
\textscbf{IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication}\hfill\textscbf{Aug 2024}
\textbf{33rd International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2024}
\begin{itemize}[noitemsep,topsep=2pt]
\item Presented a first-author paper in a poster session regarding my project HRIStudio, a novel tool enabling human-robot interaction experiments to be conducted by those unfamiliar with robotic platforms and programming
\item Presented: "HRIStudio: A Framework for Wizard-of-Oz Experiments in HRI Studies" (Late Breaking Report)
\itemAttended as a representative of the Bucknell Coffee Society, meeting with vendors and equipment manufacturers to request sponsorship, donations, and educational materials for our club
\item Attended as a representative of Bucknell's Chem-E-Car team, discussing designs and reactions with other teams to kickstart development of the next year's car
\itemEngineered a digital registration platform that modernized paper-based processes, integrating payment processing and real-time number availability checking, eliminating manual processing delays
\item Built and deployed a high-performance race statistics platform serving 1500+ concurrent users, providing real-time access to driver positions, rankings, and lineups, replacing physical bulletin boards
\itemDeveloped an intuitive content management system tailored for non-technical staff, enabling content management through familiar interfaces while maintaining website consistency
\item Orchestrated migration to containerized architecture using Docker and implemented automated backup systems to improve reliability
\itemEngineered a modular web-based experimental platform for human-robot interaction studies using the Wizard of Oz experimental paradigm and ROS2 and C++/Python, resulting in a first-author publication
\itemCo-founded and led weekly research discussions in a new lab bridging computer science and psychology perspectives on human-robot interaction
\itemLed research and authored first-author papers at IEEE RO-MAN 2024 and 2025 conferences
\itemDeveloped web-based HRIStudio platform addressing reproducibility challenges in Wizard-of-Oz studies
\end{itemize}
\textbf{Computer Science Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Department}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 –Present}
\textbf{Computer Science Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Department}\hfill\textbf{Aug 2023 –May 2025}
\begin{itemize}[noitemsep,topsep=2pt]
\itemDesigned and implemented an automated data collection system using a microcontroller and C++ to collect real-time temperature, pressure, and humidity data in harsh environments
\item Currently assisting in robotic hardware integration into an existing coffee research project to automate repeated brewing-related tasks and data collection, freeing up researchers from unskilled repetitive work
\itemBuilt automated data collection tools enabling researchers to focus on analysis over manual gathering
\textbf{President, Electrical and Mechanical Team Lead}\hfill\textbf{Jan 2023 – Present}
\textbf{Former President, Electrical and Mechanical Team Lead}\hfill\textbf{Jan 2023 – Present}
\begin{itemize}[noitemsep,topsep=2pt]
\itemPioneered team's first custom hardware solution: designed and fabricated a microcontroller-based control system with isolated power circuits for hydrogen fuel cell regulation
\item Implemented finite state machine architecture integrating spectrometer readings, relay control, and LED feedback for real-time reaction monitoring in isolated chamber conditions
\itemDesigned custom microcontroller control system for hydrogen fuel cell regulation using finite state machine architecture
abstract={Human-robot interaction (HRI) research plays a pivotal role in shaping how robots communicate and collaborate with humans. However, conducting HRI studies, particularly those employing the Wizard-of-Oz (WoZ) technique, can be challenging. WoZ user studies can have complexities at the technical and methodological levels that may render the results irreproducible. We propose to address these challenges with HRIStudio, a novel web-based platform designed to streamline the design, execution, and analysis of WoZ experiments. HRIStudio offers an intuitive interface for experiment creation, real-time control and monitoring during experimental runs, and comprehensive data logging and playback tools for analysis and reproducibility. By lowering technical barriers, promoting collaboration, and offering methodological guidelines, HRIStudio aims to make human-centered robotics research easier, and at the same time, empower researchers to develop scientifically rigorous user studies.},
author={O'Connor, Sean and Perrone, L. Felipe},
title={\href{http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~perrone/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ro-man2024.pdf}{{HRIStudio: A Framework for Wizard-of-Oz Experiments in Human-Robot Interaction Studies (Late Breaking Report)}}},
title={\href{https://www.soconnor.dev/api/publications/hristudio-lbr.pdf}{{HRIStudio: A Framework for Wizard-of-Oz Experiments in Human-Robot Interaction Studies (Late Breaking Report)}}},
booktitle={2024 33rd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN)},
abstract={Human-robot interaction (HRI) research plays a pivotal role in shaping how robots communicate and collaborate with humans. However, conducting HRI studies can be challenging, particularly those employing the Wizard-of-Oz (WoZ) technique. WoZ user studies can have technical and methodological complexities that may render the results irreproducible. We propose to address these challenges with HRIStudio, a modular web-based platform designed to streamline the design, the execution, and the analysis of WoZ experiments. HRIStudio offers an intuitive interface for experiment creation, real-time control and monitoring during experimental runs, and comprehensive data logging and playback tools for analysis and reproducibility. By lowering technical barriers, promoting collaboration, and offering methodological guidelines, HRIStudio aims to make human-centered robotics research easier and empower researchers to develop scientifically rigorous user studies.},
author={O'Connor, Sean and Perrone, L. Felipe},
title={\href{https://www.soconnor.dev/api/publications/ROMAN25_0574_FI.pdf}{{A {Web-Based}{Wizard-of-Oz} Platform for Collaborative and Reproducible {Human-Robot Interaction} Research}}},
booktitle={2025 34th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN)},
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