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Chris Morgado

Hi! I’m Chris Morgado — a programmer, rock climber, and pretty decent Minecraft builder! I'm currently studying Software Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, with minors in Computer Engineering and Quantum Information Science & Technology. I have a strong passion for learning and exploring new technologies, with interests spanning embedded development, wireless communication, and full-stack programming.

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Experience

  • Undergraduate Volunteer

    Wireless and IoT Security & Privacy (WISP) Lab, RITRochester, NY
    • Conducting research on Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) wireless communication and participating in weekly research paper reviews and discussions.
    • Recently joined and am excited to contribute to ongoing projects in the lab!

  • Supplemental Instruction Program Assistant

    Academic Success Center, RITRochester, NY
    • Currently continuing my role as a Program Assistant during a period of rapid growth, supporting coordination and training for an expanded group of 50+ SI Leaders.
    • Revamping data organization to make processes more efficient and support program growth.
    PythonGoogle Apps Script

  • Software Engineering Intern

    In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Design Group
    American Honda Motor CompanyMarysville, OH
    • Spearheaded the design and development of a multi-tool Android app from the ground up to facilitate structured data collection, now currently being used across multiple departments and is currently in the process of being patented.
    • Involved in the modernization of data storage by migrating from Excel to a PostgreSQL backend integrated with Jira, reducing manual data input by 90%.
    • Optimized data acquisition methods for 3 test procedures, increasing test coverage and improving data reliability
    C++KotlinAndroid DevelopmentPostgreSQLJiraExcel

  • Supplemental Instruction Program Assistant

    Academic Success Center, RITRochester, NY
    • Coordinated administrative operations such as schedules, logistics, and training for 20+ SI Leaders in the SI program.
    • Led weekly training, reviewed SI session plans, and acted as a mentor figure for current SI Leaders.

  • Software Engineering Intern

    In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Testing Group
    American Honda Motor CompanyMarysville, OH
    • Implemented a video stitching program using OpenCV-Python and a PyQt frontend to combine multiple test drive recordings into a single video with customizable layouts, eliminating costly third-party solutions.
    • Built a Wi-Fi-based protocol layer to interface the app with in-house tools (e.g., CAN loggers, dark current monitors), enabling remote setup and data acquisition, significantly reducing test time for multiple procedures.
    C++KotlinAndroid DevelopmentPythonPyQtOpenCV

  • Supplemental Instruction Leader

    Academic Success Center, RITRochester, NY
    • Facilitated 2 weekly study sessions for a two-course Python & Java programming sequence that delves into computational problem solving, covering data structures and algorithms.
    • Effectively coordinated additional monthly bonus sessions that garnered 3x the attendance compared to standard sessions.
    PythonJava

Projects

LyricLens

LyricLens

Developing a project that generates a playlist image based o… (Open to read more)

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Amazon Web ServicesTerraformTypeScriptNext.js
LyricLens

LyricLens

Amazon Web ServicesTerraformTypeScriptNext.js

Developing a project that generates a playlist image based on the songs in a given playlist, utilizing various AWS resources for processing and storage. The project also leverages Terraform for automated CI/CD deployment and infrastructure management.

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DegreeMap

DegreeMap

Created a full-stack web application aimed at helping studen… (Open to read more)

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ReactTypeScriptNext.js
DegreeMap

DegreeMap

ReactTypeScriptNext.js

Created a full-stack web application aimed at helping students organize and track their academic courses. Implemented 15+ RESTful APIs built using Spring Boot with JPA to enable dynamic data exchange between the frontend and a MySQL database hosted locally in a Docker container. Built a Next.js frontend, using dynamic routing and auth context to support user accounts.

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Irrig (Smart Irrigation System)

Irrig (Smart Irrigation System)

Working on firmware for a portable automated irrigation syst… (Open to read more)

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C++ESP32Arduino LanguagePlatformIO
Irrig (Smart Irrigation System)

Irrig (Smart Irrigation System)

C++ESP32Arduino LanguagePlatformIO

Working on firmware for a portable automated irrigation system to maintain potted plants with minimal user input. Implementing a Bluetooth Low Energy protocol layer on an ESP-32 microcontroller to enable connectivity with Android and iOS apps for real-time monitoring and control.

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SSE Website Rebuild

SSE Website Rebuild

Directed a team of 7 developers as the Front-end Team Lead t… (Open to read more)

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sse.rit.edu
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindCSSFigma
SSE Website Rebuild

SSE Website Rebuild

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindCSSFigma

Directed a team of 7 developers as the Front-end Team Lead to revamp the front-end portion of the SSE website. Built responsive front-end components with Next.js and TailwindCSS, displaying dynamic data from backend APIs. Utilized GitHub Projects to manage Agile sprints, track progress, and maintain structured development workflows.

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sse.rit.edu