ANDREW NORDSTROM

I build solutions to critical real-world problems, bridging the physical and digital realms through mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence.

FEATURED ACHIEVEMENTS
Reduced agricultural water waste by 72% with LiDAR system
USAID-recognized ML fire detection platform
Secured over $100,000 in funding and awards

Current Project

SpotBot

Building a first-of-its-kind robotic system for autonomous gameplay, integrating stereo vision, CNN-based image processing, and precision mechanics.

RoboticsComputer VisionTensorFlow

Pathway to Space

As a Mechanical Engineering student at CU Boulder, I'm exploring the intersection of space technology and artificial intelligence. My journey combines rigorous technical education with practical applications in robotics and machine learning.

Vision Statement

I am driven to bridge physical and digital systems due to a fundamental belief that the most elegant solutions emerge when we break down barriers between disciplines. Just as I've developed systems that helped farmers preserve water and communities detect fires, I am determined to create the next generation of intelligent spacecraft systems that will enable humanity's sustainable presence in space. By weaving together mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensors, I will help create resilient systems that thrive in the harshest frontiers humanity has ever faced.

Andrew Nordstrom

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Recommender Systems LabCU BoulderNov 2024 - Present

  • Contributing to research on recommendation systems for federated platforms
  • Focusing on privacy preservation and user engagement analysis
  • Working alongside PhD researchers exploring novel content recommendation approaches
PythonMachine LearningData Analysis

CNN Advisor & Science Talent Cultivator

FreelanceBoulder, COSep 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Guided high school students to Regeneron International Science Fair achievements
  • Mentored student who won $10,000 scholarship and 2024 National STEM Champion title
  • Taught complex ML concepts and improved students' academic writing skills
TensorFlowCNNsMentoring

Live Video Production Producer

Trinity Lutheran Church and SchoolBend, ORNov 2019 - May 2021

  • Produced 30+ professional live streams during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Managed five remote PTZ cameras and directed technical setup/breakdown
  • Led a team of three, coordinating camera operators and technical staff
Live StreamingTechnical DirectionTeam Leadership

Technical Skills

Languages

Python
JavaScript
C++
SQL
MATLAB

ML/AI

TensorFlow
Computer Vision
PyTorch
Natural Language Processing

Hardware/Robotics

Robotics
Arduino/Embedded Systems
LiDAR
3D Printing

Development Tools

Git/Version Control
SOLIDWORKS/CAD
Data Visualization

Blog

Thoughts on space technology, mechanical engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Tessera Exoplanet Explorer

Explore distant worlds through real NASA data.

NASA TESS Satellite Illustration

Explore the Exoplanet Transit Tool

A clean, interactive tool to detect and analyze exoplanet transits—no code or astrophysics degree required.

Launch the Exoplanet Transit Tool

Community Service

Butterfly Pavilion volunteer activity

Created plant propagation kits at Butterfly Pavilion to support therapeutic workshops for memory care facilities, rehab centers, and halfway houses. This hands-on experience combined environmental health with human wellness initiatives.

Apr 16, 2025
Westminster, CO
CU Volunteer Resource Center
FEATURED WORK

LiDAR Crop Management

Developed an innovative system that reduced agricultural water waste by 72% using machine learning and LiDAR technology.

PythonLiDARML
SERVICE

Science Talent Cultivator

Mentored students to achieve recognition at the Regeneron International Science Fair and National STEM Challenge.

MentoringML/AIResearch