Third Wave.
A transformative summer internship contributing to cutting-edge autonomous forklift technology—from dynamics learning to safety innovation, shaping the future of warehouse automation.
Third Wave Automation
Core Technologies
Python · PyTorch · TensorFlow · ROS · NumPy · OpenCV · Kubernetes · Docker · Git
The Journey
At 16, I took a bold leap—moving alone to California to join Third Wave Automation as a Dynamics Learning Intern. This wasn't just an internship; it was an immersion into the cutting-edge world of autonomous forklift technology, working alongside brilliant minds who are genuinely shaping the future of warehouse automation.
Enhanced Safety
Safety wasn't just a requirement—it was our mission. I implemented comprehensive safety measures that improve risk assessment and maintain safe error margins in autonomous operations. Every line of code I wrote had one goal: keeping warehouse employees safer while pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Technical Impact
Dynamics Learning — Trained PyTorch/TensorFlow networks for 3-wheel Ackermann kinematics; achieved 95% simulation accuracy. Safety Envelope Design — Implemented conservative risk bounds; improved model fidelity by 16% under full load. Real-Time QA System — Built video ingest tool overlaying planned vs. actual paths for every test run. Data Operations — Automated log parsing & metric dashboards, enabling daily iteration cycles
Measurable Impact
Improved path-planning reliability in loaded-truck scenarios, reducing unplanned stops by 23%. QA tooling adopted across 3 autonomy pods; cut regression-debug time from hours to minutes.
Beyond Technical Skills
This experience went far beyond honing technical skills—it instilled a deep appreciation for teamwork, innovation, and perseverance. Working alongside brilliant colleagues and supportive mentors, I discovered what it truly means to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. The camaraderie, the late-night debugging sessions, the satisfaction of seeing our code run on actual forklifts—it all solidified my unwavering commitment to revolutionizing logistics and automation.