Michael Wrock
Principal Robotics Engineer at PickNik Robotics
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Top SchoolMichael Wrock is a Principal Robotics Engineer with a decade of experience designing and shipping mobile robot software and applications, currently leading engineering efforts at PickNik Robotics. He holds a PhD in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation, which underpins his rapid adoption of new technologies and a research-driven approach to problem solving. His background as a university instructor sharpened his ability to communicate complex concepts and mentor teams, while roles from scientist to director demonstrate his capacity to bridge research, product, and engineering execution. Comfortable both as an independent contributor and a leader, he focuses on practical, production-ready robotics systems rather than purely theoretical work. An early career spent managing remote reforestation crews hints at hands-on leadership, resilience, and operational pragmatism that inform his approach to field robotics.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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Github Skills (28)
robotics10
moveit10
robot-control9
gazebosim9
python9
keyboard9
sphinx9
usb9
robot9
autonomous-robots9
ros9
arm8
rp20408
firmware8
astar8
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
PickNikRobotics/moveit_studio_example_behaviors
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
Contributions:3 reviews, 4 PRs, 3 pushes in 1 year 6 months
PickNikRobotics/moveit_pro_example_ws
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
Contributions:61 reviews, 131 PRs, 138 pushes in 5 months
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