Will Conklin
Will Conklin
Computer Engineering Consultant in Orlando, FL

About Me


I am a Computer Engineer with 25 years experience designing and developing software systems.

I have worked on projects at all scales, from tiny IoT sensors to handheld medical devices to networked processes running on mainframes, PCs, laptops, etc. I've designed GUIs for the Navy, built websites for the state of Maine, and earned my masters degree teaching robots to play Go over the web.

See my LinkedIn profile for more career details.

Highlights

  • Built a mesh network of IoT sensors running on Contiki-NG for grain management.
  • Implemented sensor fusion algorithms in matlab and C++ for use in threat detection in rotary-wing aircraft.
  • Mentored DevBootcamp students in an intensive 9-week web programming course.
  • Implemented gesture recognition algorithms on a variety of ARM platforms.
  • Developed a handheld medical device to production-ready status
  • Earned a master's thesis building and documenting a robotic arm that challenged all comers to a game of go.

Interests


My personal interests include:

  • Running. I've been a runner since high school, and started doing road races somewhere in my thirties. My favorite distance is the half-marathon; did my first (and last) full marathon last year when I turned 50. Too much training!
  • Writing. I've occasionally felt like I have a sci-fi novel in me. So far only short stories have made it out, but - it's coming.
  • Music. I've played one instrument or another since I was tall enough to reach a piano keyboard. Current favorite is guitar.

Recent Projects

  • I share my side-hustle with my companion, Gail Fox; we're building a website, littlevillagetrading.com and (eventually) brick & mortar presence around the concepts of local barter, education and community.
  • Currently working on a SaaS for Realtors. Details coming soon.

Other Things

  • Liveaboard
  • Chihuahua-wrangler

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