About me

Hello! My name is Colby Ragsdale, and I am an Electrical Engineering student at Salt Lake Community College, currently working toward my Associate’s degree before transferring to the University of Utah to complete my bachelor’s degree. I enjoy building personal projects and using this portfolio to showcase my work. My main interests are embedded systems and robotics, where hardware and software come together to create real-world solutions.

Experience:

• gps-controlled car Jamboree Showcase

  SLCC class

  • Implemented compass calibration routines to improve navigation accuracy.
  • Added persistent per-car calibration storage using LittleFS.
  • Helped develop an object avoidance algorithm for autonomous operation.
  • Diagnosed GPS connection instability and improved reliability by adding decoupling capacitors.

Skills:

Software:

• Programming languages: Python, Java, C
• Embedded Protocols: I2c, UART,
• Tools and workflows: Git, Gcc compiler, Arduino IDE, Zed Editor

Hardware:

• Microcontrollers: ESP32, Arduino
• Soldering, PCB assembly, and Wire harness fabrication
• Measuring tools: calipers, multimeter

Networking / Systems

• Computer networking
• Home server setup and administration
• OPNsense firewall configuration
• Custom firewall rules and network segmentation
• Network Troubleshooting