Milan Bukovics

Summary

M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering candidate specializing in robotics, embedded systems, and autonomous control. Experienced in designing integrated electromechanical systems including PCB hardware, embedded firmware, and ROS 2 robotics platforms. Skilled in Python, C/C++, and machine learning for control and automation. Proven leader as a Division I team captain balancing elite athletics with complex engineering projects.

Education

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrophysics Track

Expected: May 2026

2025 – 2026

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Electrophysics Track

GPA: 3.6 | Honors: 6× Dean's List, CSCAA Academic All-American

2021 – 2025

Athletics

Division I Student-Athlete | Team Captain, University of Hawai'i Swim Team

  • Led a 50-member Division I team; Conference Champion.
  • Represented Hungary at European Junior and World Junior Championships.
  • Balanced elite athletics with full engineering course load, demonstrating resilience and time management.
  • Honors: Academic All-American, Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll, 2× Athlete of the Week.

2021 – Present

Engineering Projects

Robotic Space Exploration Rover (URC) | Lead Avionics Engineer

  • Led avionics design for a competition Mars rover including power systems, embedded electronics, and communications architecture.
  • Designed custom multi-layer PCBs in KiCad integrating microcontrollers, motor drivers, sensors, and high-current power distribution.
  • Developed and validated a 4S–8P Li-ion battery pack with BMS and DC–DC regulation for rover subsystems.
  • Performed system bring-up, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.

2022 – Present

Autonomous Robotics Control System | ROS 2, Python, C++, ML

  • Developed ROS 2-based distributed control architecture for multi-robot coordination.
  • Implemented formation control between Crazyflie drones and TurtleBot3 robots.
  • Prototyped reinforcement learning controllers in PyTorch for adaptive control replacing traditional PID systems.

2024 – Present

High-Altitude Balloon Satellite System | Power Subsystems

  • Designed a thermally resilient power subsystem for near-space balloon experiments.
  • Integrated solar energy harvesting and charge regulation circuitry to extend mission duration.
  • Implemented environmental sensing and telemetry for atmospheric data collection.

2025 – Present

Microelectronics Open-Source Book | Markdown, Quarto

  • Collaborating on an open-source digital textbook on MOSFET amplifier design using Markdown and Quarto.
  • Developed computational examples and circuit simulations for educational material.

2024 – Present

Experience

Electrical Engineering Intern, WASA Electrical Services

Project Engineering and Systems Integration — Honolulu, HI

  • Reviewed electrical schematics and assisted with commissioning and verification of electrical systems.
  • Participated in site inspections and electrical load analysis for large infrastructure projects.

2025 – 2025

Founder, SwimX

AI-Powered Performance Analytics Platform — Honolulu, HI

  • Developed an AI-powered training analytics platform for collegiate swim teams.
  • Built mobile application with cloud backend for athlete performance tracking and insights.
  • Integrated AI tools for automated training plan generation and performance analysis.

2025 – Present

Teaching Assistant | Digital Circuit Design, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Verilog HDL | FPGA Design | Vivado Toolchain

  • Taught Verilog HDL and FPGA prototyping using Xilinx Vivado.
  • Mentored 50+ students on digital logic design, simulation, and hardware debugging.

2025 – Present

Teaching Assistant | Analog Circuits, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Circuit Analysis | Instrumentation

  • Guided students through circuit analysis, breadboard prototyping, and instrumentation debugging.

2026 – Present

Startup Accelerator, Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)

Honolulu, HI

  • Selected for the highly competitive PACE accelerator program to rapidly scale and commercialize an early-stage technology startup.
  • Secured industry mentorship while refining go-to-market strategies, conducting customer discovery, and pitching to venture investors.

2025 – Present

Engineering Maker Team | Prototyping Mentor, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Honolulu, HI

  • Facilitated rapid prototyping by operating advanced fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and more.
  • Advised students on CAD modeling (Fusion 360, Onshape) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM), helping transition conceptual designs to functional prototypes.

2024 – Present

Event & Hospitality Services, Sodexo

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa — Honolulu, HI

  • Provided professional customer service and logistical support at high-profile campus and corporate events.

2021 – Present

Skills

Programming: Python, C/C++, Verilog, MATLAB, Dart, JavaScript

Robotics & Hardware: ROS 2, PCB Design (KiCad), Embedded Systems, Battery Systems, Sensor Integration

Tools & Software: Git, Fusion 360, Onshape, LTSpice, Vivado, NumPy, Pandas

Professional & Leadership: Cross-Functional Leadership, Rapid Prototyping, Technical Mentorship, Entrepreneurship, Project Management

Languages: English, Hungarian, French, German

Awards

Dean's List, College of Engineering, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

6× recognition for maintaining GPA of 3.5+ across multiple semesters.

2021–Present