Amanda Li

Software Development Engineer Intern, Robotics

Amazon•  May 2022 - August 2022

-Implemented solutions in streamlining internal operations and reducing costs, improving speed, and upgrading capabilities of camera use in expanding robotic functions, such as item identification, warehouse transportation, and damage detection. -Utilized Docker, Linux, Python, and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX, and TensorRT to deploy and benchmark various intelligence algorithms, including object detection, instance segmentation, and image inferencing on robotic sensors. -Migrated, refactored, and ported high-level perception algorithms to the latest edge devices to heighten robotic performance, including a 30% speedup in inference time of barcode detection and decoding. -Projected a cost save between 30% to 56% across fundamental robotic workcells integral to the company's essential processes directly affecting the packaging, shipping, and handling of customer's products.

Application Development Intern

RSM US LLP•  June 2021 - August 2021

-Designed and developed web applications for internal projects utilizing Vue.js, JavaScript, C#, .NET, and SQL to deliver interactive frontends and robust backend databases with custom REST API. -Improved, revised, and reworked the application to follow SPA architecture to maximize user experience. -Initiated, implemented, and integrated various UI features to existing client services and databases. -Gained exposure to Entity Framework Core, SQL, and the MVC pattern to grasp further knowledge in database design and migrations.

Software Engineer Intern

Calabrio, Inc•  July 2020 - November 2020

-Pioneered and developed a standalone automation tool to automate data collection and reduce time resolving product issues affecting customers and clients. -Utilized internal API, React JS, and Material UI design library to create an efficient frontend application and a Node.js backend server to manage appropriate HTTP responses. -Initiated meetings, UATs, demos, and revised the tool based on UX feedback and continuous improvement. -Participated in a cohesive team environment including Agile development, project management, sprint planning, and scrum. -Refactored parts of the company’s product’s legacy code into React JS for easier maintenance.

Development Intern

Medtronic•  June 2019 - August 2019

-Produced and demonstrated proof of concept for UI software design for operations projects. -Took initiative of the Augmented Reality (AR) project, founded original AR content, and hosted presentations illustrating various features applying to real time issues, including conception, prototyping, and demonstrations. -Shadowed colleagues and gained exposure to technical operations and procedures in a team-oriented setting.