Summary
Peter Mnev is an undergraduate mechanical engineering researcher specializing in robotics and aeronautics, with a decade of hands-on experience applying computer vision, ROS, and 3D printing to real-world systems. At the University of Maryland he develops lightweight YOLOv3/OpenCV tracking pipelines for drone-based boat localization and has optimized algorithms to run on low-power platforms. He manages Terrapin Works’ advanced additive manufacturing lab, supporting micron-scale printers and training users, and has translated CAD designs into deployed hardware through multiple NIST internships. Comfortable bridging software and hardware, he brings a track record of integrating simulation (Gazebo/Unity) with ROS and shipping functional prototypes for research and legacy-equipment challenges. Colleagues describe him as adaptable in fast-paced environments and uniquely effective at squeezing high update rates from constrained compute while maintaining practical manufacturability.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma at Richard Montgomery High School
The University of Maryland, College Park
Russian, English, French