Aleksandre Lashkarava
Robotics & Computer Engineer

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Tbilisi, Georgia → San Jose, CA

I grew up reselling electronics and trading virtual items to make money in a country where the minimum wage didn't leave many options. That taught me early on to focus on what actually works over what's supposed to work. I care about output — what gets built, what ships, what's useful to people. At work I've automated processes nobody asked me to fix, built tracking systems that didn't exist before, and at hackathons I've dragged my team out of the building to talk to real users instead of guessing. I use whatever tools get the job done, I'd rather ship something good than gatekeep how it was made, and I'm always looking for the next thing to figure out.

20x
Tracking
Precision
1st
Place
SJHacks
4+
Languages
Spoken
0%
CAN Bus
Failure Rate

Mechatronics Engineer

Nov 2024 — Present

Beagle Technologies Inc. — AI-Powered Agricultural Robotics

  • Perform duties across circuit analysis/design, software development, mechanical modification, manufacturing QA, system testing, and debugging
  • Developed image filtering and analysis method making automated tracking 20+ times more precise
  • Built automated microcontroller provisioning process, reducing time from ~6 hours to 30 minutes per unit
  • Implemented robust CAN bus recovery logic, reducing failure rate from high to 0%
  • Current lead technician for machine maintenance, testing, and modification — lead teams of mechanics
  • Regularly identify, debug, and resolve critical system flaws in both software and manufacturing
  • Engage directly with end-users to gather feedback, translating input into product improvements
Python CAN Bus Embedded Systems Computer Vision Quality Assurance
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Technical Projects & Customer Service

2019 — 2021

CAVEA Cinemas — Tbilisi, Georgia

  • Raspberry Pi GIF Booth: Developed a Pi-based GIF booth with Python, integrating hardware and web uploads. Saved the company hundreds of dollars
  • Data Collection Call Center: Custom-built PCs and set up a call center for under 10% of the original price using spare and second-hand parts
  • Originally provided high-quality customer service before being promoted to technical roles
Python Raspberry Pi Hardware Budgeting
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SJHacks 2025

1st Place Overall

Led a team of 4 to build a public-library-accessible job marketplace for homeless individuals, featuring a "Hiree Trust Score" system. Only team out of 90+ to conduct in-person user interviews. Won best overall in a unanimous judge decision.

React User Research Team Lead
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  • Conducted in-person interviews with homeless individuals at the library
  • Built a trust scoring system to help employers evaluate candidates
  • Designed for accessibility on public library computers

NASA SpaceApps 2020

Award Winner

Developed a pollution mapping site for Georgia. Awarded 1000 GEL for the project.

Web Development Data Visualization
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MediaLab VR Chemistry Lab

Competition

Led asset creation for a Unity-based VR Chemistry Lab. Won 2000 GEL at the MediaLab Competition in 2021.

Unity VR 3D Assets
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ISS Communication System

Research

Designed a new theoretical ISS communication system in 2023, chosen to present in a university-wide competition representing the class.

Communications Research Presentation
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Analog Safety Lights Circuit

Formula SAE

Designed an analog safety lights circuit using Altium Designer that displayed certain lights depending on voltage running through Drexel's electric race car.

Altium Designer Circuit Design Automotive
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Electronics Repair, Modding & Reselling

2019 — 2025

Independent — Personal Venture

  • Repaired and modified electronics (PCs, consoles, laptops) and built high-efficiency computers from recycled parts
  • Saved thousands of dollars for employer projects and generated consistent personal income from reselling
Soldering Diagnostics Hardware Assembly
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Virtual Sales & Asset Trading

2021 — 2022

Independent — Online Trading

  • Accumulated $10,000 USD in asset value through strategic trading
  • Reached top 2000 on the platform
Trading Market Analysis Asset Management
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Wrestling

Competed and trained in wrestling.

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Lifting

Strength training and weightlifting.

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Cycling

Road and trail cycling.

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Hiking

Exploring trails and the outdoors.

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Grilling

Cooking outdoors on the grill.

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Gaming

PC and console gaming.

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Programming

Python (PyTorch) C++ C React JavaScript HTML / CSS VHDL x86 Assembly MATLAB Bash

Tools & Platforms

Linux Git Vim Altium Designer Visual Studio PyCharm Eclipse Thonny

Technical Skills

Soldering Wiring Electronics Diagnostics Quality Assurance Hardware Assembly Hardware Integration 3D Modeling Circuit Design

Languages

English (Fluent) Georgian (Fluent) Russian (Fluent) Chinese (Amateur)