Natalia Wilson

1800 Kings View Dr · Grand Forks, ND 58201 · (602) 618-6100 · natw2191@gmail.com

I am experienced in leveraging multiple programming languages and frameworks to advance research in drone technology and autonomous systems.

Experience

Autonomous Systems Developer

Research Institute For Autonomous Systems, University of North Dakota

Enhanced a coding system program aimed at advancing drone technology. Designed and implemented an admin portal that focused on customization and autonomy, enabling users with administrative privileges to make necessary changes without backend code alterations. This streamlined approach enhanced the efficiency of the data collection process, supporting research advancements in autonomous systems.

August 2024 - December 2024

MHA Nation Drone Project

Research Institute of Autonomous Systems, University of North Dakota

• Contributed to the MHA Nation's drone project that aims to demonstrate how drones can be utilized to transport medical supplies in Tribal Nations, potentially serving as a national model for other rural communities.

• Conducted pre- and post-flight checks to ensure drone compliance and collaborated with the team to analyze data, supporting informed decision-making and community awareness

September 16 - 19, 2024

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Engineering, Minor in Criminal Justice

GPA: 3.34

August 2021 - May 2025

Extracurriculars

Society of Women Engineers
Fall 2021 - Present
Game Development Club
Fall 2023 - Present

Engineering Projects

Sudoku Puzzle Solver

Fundamentals of Algorithms

Developed a C++ program that reads Sudoku boards from a text file and employs backtracking with recursive functions to efficiently assess solvability and solve the puzzle.

ECG Circuit Assembly and Analysis

Circuits and Signals: Biomedical Applications

Constructed an instrumentation amplifier circuit consisting of high and low pass filters to process an ECG signal in the analog domain to reduce noise and prepare it for analog to digital conversion using the National Instruments DAQ device. The signal is analyzed using MATLAB for patient health analysis.

Command Line Capture The Flag

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Successfully located six flags hidden in a vulnerable SQLite3 database by examining the C source code to investigate the program’s command-line behavior and file system to be able to utilize inspection tools and SQL injection attacks.

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Software
  • MYSQL
  • PSPICE
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • AutoCAD
  • Quartus Schematic
  • Linux
  • Xilinx Vivado
  • Creality
  • Wireshark
Electronics

Interests

Apart from my work in tech, I enjoy spending my free time immersed in creative hobbies. I love playing video games, learning new languages like Korean, and picking up different musical instruments just for the fun of it!

Additionally, I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the UAS world.

Awards & Certifications