ric rad

I configured and optimized local LLM inference using a hardened fork of llama.cpp and integrated DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B, avoiding cloud dependencies during flight. I also wrote memory-buffer management scripts to help prevent allocation failures on embedded hardware. For computer vision, I implemented HSV-based landing-target tracking for GPS-denied procedures and integrated MobileNet-SSD through OpenCV DNN to detect and track obstacles in flight streams. My work also includes a C++/Lua tactical execution engine with memory zeroization and secure deletion of local mission files if a threat is detected. I developed geolocated autonomous mission logic for an NVIDIA Jetson companion computer using MAVSDK-C++ and MAVLink v2.0, then validated it with ArduPilot SITL and Gazebo. At DEKA DESIGN, where I’m currently Technical Director / Manager, I structured and automated business operations so my collaborators can manage the company independently.