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AMORE Alumni

Team AMORE is built on the foundation of a strong, passionate alumni network. Their achievements, dedication, and support continue to inspire us as we innovate and grow. Team Amore thrives because of the legacy they’ve left and their ongoing commitment to our success!

Taylor Lamorie

Taylor is an alumnus Computer Engineering Undergraduate at LSSU. His specialties include programing languages such as C++/C, VHDL, MATLAB, Python and Assembly Language. He also has experience with Digital Design, Microcontrollers and Signal Processing. His hobbies include watching his favorite hockey team Toronto Maple Leafs as well as playing hockey and going to the gym. He is currently working as a junior controls engineer at MEDATech in Collingwood, Ontario.

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Shaede Perzanowski

Shaede is an LSSU alumnus with bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering. He is now pursuing graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. His strong suits include mechanical design, Robot Operating System (ROS) and Arduino knowledge base, and equipment troubleshooting. Shaede enjoys occupying his free time with reading, exercise, video games, and hunting. After graduating from MSU, Shaede plans to establish a career in automation.

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Thomas Muir

Thomas is an LSSU alumni in Mechanical Engineering. He also has a minor in mathematics and a concentration in robotics. His academic areas of interest include industrial robotics, machine vision, and mechanical design. In his free time he enjoys biking, camping, and reading books. After college he hopes to start a career in robotics integration.

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Anthony Paradine

Anthony is an LSSU alumnus with a bachelors degrees in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in vehicle systems. His strong suits include mechanical design and prototyping along with model simulation and analysis. In his free time, he enjoys snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and camping. He is currently working in the automotive field at EAVX in ANN Arbor, Michigan as a mechanical engineer specializing in chassis integration.

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Muskaan Ranjan

Muskaan Ranjan from Bangalore, India is a recent LSSU graduate. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Robotics and Automation, and also has a minor in Mathematics and Theatre. She has been an avid tennis player since the age of 8 and played for the LSSU Women’s Tennis team. Muskaan is currently working in the Automation Industry as a Mechanical Engineer for JR Automation. During her free time she enjoys playing tennis, working out, acting, painting and constantly exploring the endless opportunities the Universe has to offer!

Bradley Hacker

Brad is an LSSU alumni in both Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. He also has a minor in Mathematics. Brad grew up on a farm and has future interests to pursue a career that furthers agricultural technology, specializing in mobile robotics. Brad will be assisting in the design and application of the software for the ASV, as well as assisting in mechanical and electrical design and application. Brad's hobbies include disc golf, competitive games with friends, and strategic video games.

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Aaron Osmond

Aaron Osmond is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics and Automation and a minor in General Business. He is from England and he is passionate about math and tennis. He played for the LSSU tennis team, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration while playing tennis at University of Nebraska-Kearney. He would like to work in the systems engineering or aerospace industry after he is finished with education.

Hannah Brood

Hannah is an LSSU alumni with Bachelors Degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering. Hannah was one of the original six senior project students that started Team AMORE. She hopes to someday work with mobile robots in unconventional environments and had an internship with the Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) at Michigan Technological University where she got to work with autonomous vehicle research and development. When not busy with work or school, Hannah can most likely be found reading a book, or outside. She currently works with Unmanned Surface Vessels at the Naval Research Lab in San Diego, California.

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Matt Bowen

Matt is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering. He graduated spring of 2023. His academic interests include building adaptable and accessible systems using open source technology. Matt's goal is to contribute to community building projects in Michigan.

Sabrina VanAuker

Sabrina is an LSSU alumni earning two bachelor's degrees in Robotics Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Her strong suits include In-sight Vision, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and system troubleshooting. In her free time, Sabrina enjoys spending time with friends and family along with hiking, playing guitar, and researching new engineering advancements, such as the work of Boston Dynamics. Sabrina currently works at Mission Design & Automation as a Controls Engineer.

Caleb Wilson

Caleb is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Robotics Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. His academic interests include Mobile Robotics, Machine Vision, and Machine Learning. Caleb enjoys being outdoors and active, as well as design audio amplifiers in his free time. He currently works as an Electronics Lab Engineer at Florida Atlantic University.

Xavier Vicent Navarro

Xavi is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Robotics Engineering and minors in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. Xavi is from Cocentaina, Spain and has been playing tennis since he was 8 years old. His best skills are leadership, hardwork, teamwork and programming (VAL3, MATLAB, ROS, Arduino and C++). He was President of the LSSU RobotX club from May 2022-December 2023. He was on the LSSU varsity tennis team and was the captain. He currently is pursuing a Masters Degree in Ocean Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and is working as a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida Atlantic University.

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Michael Buchler

Michael is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Robotics Engineering. He will be graduating in December 2023 with a bachelor degree in Robotics Engineering. As well as a minor in Mathematics. Michael originated from a small little town in Alpena Michigan. His best skills are programming in MATLAB, ROS, C++, PLC, and Arduino. He also has a background in leadership and willingness to learn. Scouting is an extremely big part of his life since he started when he was 13 and aged out with achieving eagle scout rank with all three palms attached.

Michael Goldenbogen

Michael is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering He is currently interested in the research and development of mobile autonomous systems. Proficient with Ubuntu, C++, and ROS, Michael brought many valuable skills to team AMORE. Michael's aptitude to learn new things outside of his range of expertise has allowed ongoing adaptability within the project and its needs. He currently works in the Mobile Robotics division at the Ground Vehicle Systems Center for the U.S. Army as a Computer Engineer.

Nikolas Curlett

Nick is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. His concentration was general, resulting in experience in many different fields. This experience includes fluency in KAREL, MATLAB, C, and PLC programming. As well as being skilled in LTspice, Eagle, and Qukartus for building and assembling circuitry. He has an interest in maritime mobile robotics, specifically the WAM-V.

Andrew Heiny

Andrew is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is interested in robotic systems and prototype development. He enjoys spending time outdoors, especially canoeing and sailing. He hopes to pursue a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and eventually work in development of extreme-environment automated systems. LSSU RobotX has given him and excellent opportunity to work with students in different disciplines on real-life engineering applications, and to learn more about topics not normally in the Mechanical a Engineering curriculum, such as digital communication and ROS.

Ryan Houck

Ryan is a fourth year Robotics Engineering student at Lake Superior State University. He is interested in artificial intelligence, mobile robotics, and industrial robotics. He has a strong programming background in C, C++, Arduino, and Allen Bradley PLCs. Ryan also has experience with FANUC industrial robots using ROBOGUIDE, KAREL, and a Teach Pendant. He has worked with SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoDesk.

Collin Pajot

Collin is an LSSU alumni earning a Bachelors degree in Mechatronics with a minor in robotics. His academic interests include Machine Vision and programming PLC's. He is a part of the LSSU Men's golf team and enjoys being outside, sports of any kind, and reading. After graduation he plans on going into a controls engineering position.

Maddie Whip

Maddie is a senior undergraduate studying a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering, graduating in 2025. Maddie is from Sydney Australia and a member of the LSSU Women’s Tennis Team achieving the GLIAC conference Freshman of the Year in 2022. Maddie is an active outdoors person and is looking forward to taking the LSSU AMORE project back to her home country to inspire the next generation of students and greater collaboration across countries. She intends to pursue a masters in Aerospace Engineering after graduation and will happily sit with you for hours to talk anything Marvel or Harry Potter.

Stacy Bishop

Stacy is a high school student from Brimley Area Schools, who is apart of the Sault Area Career Center in Digital Business. Her Digital Business class was asked to help Team AMORE with design for the website and she stepped up. She is graduating high school in May and is looking forward to studying Robotics Engineering in college. Stacy is proud member of The Deceivers Robotics team 4392, and has been for 4 years. She is also a mentor of FLLC team 60588, The Deceptors.

Dillion Pohl

Dillion graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Robotics concentration at LSSU Fall of 2024. His strong suits include mechanical design, CAD modeling, equipment stress testing, and debugging code. Dillion enjoys playing video and board games, listening to music, video production, and learning new things. After graduating from LSSU, Dillion wants to work in the field of automation.

Zach Kassuba

Zach recently completed his BSc in Conservation Biology at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He is currently a master's student at Louisiana State University, where his thesis focuses on using novel practices with acoustic equipment, specifically the ARIS Explorer 3000, to estimate oyster recruitment along living shorelines. Additionally, his research involves creating a Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) to identify optimal locations for oyster recruitment and deploying living shoreline structures. These structures aim to combat marsh erosion by providing habitat for oysters, which can help stabilize sediments and reduce wave energy. By evaluating oyster recruitment and the effectiveness of these structures, his work contributes to improving coastal resilience and marsh stability in areas vulnerable to erosion. As a native of the Great Lakes region, Zach aspires to move back to the Upper Peninsula and collaborate with international fisheries and marine robotics in the coming years.

Chase Jannetta

Chase is a 2025 LSSU alumni who graduated with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering. He is from Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. He is interested in the field of Mobile Robotics and Remotely Operated Vehicles. He is currently a member of LSSU ASME and the American Indian Society of Engineering and Science (AISES). He is proficient with C, C++, ROS, MATLAB, and Arduino. In his free time he enjoys hiking, skiing, playing sports, and fishing. He hopes to work in Lower Michigan after graduation.