
Carson Cramer
Computer Scientist & Researcher
I am a PhD student at Colorado School of Mines, working at Aria Robotics as a graduate researcher focusing on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM).


Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Colorado School of Mines
GPA: 4.0
ICR, Inc. C-MAPP Research Scholar
ICR, Inc. C-MAPP Research Scholar
Selected as one of four C-MAPP Research Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, sponsored by ICR, Inc.
- Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) research focus
- Developing monocular SLAM systems and outlier-aware data fusion algorithms
- TA for CSCI 507: Computer Vision & CSCI 598A: Robot Mapping and Localization
- Managing more than 15 undergraduate and graduate researchers
M.S. Computer Science
Colorado School of Mines
GPA: 3.93
NSA Cyber Defense Certification
NSA Cyber Defense Certification
National Security Agency-validated certification in cyber defense and security practices, demonstrating expertise in protecting systems and networks.
- Focus Area: Machine Learning
B.S. Computer Science
Colorado School of Mines
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
- Club Baseball




Experience
Ten One Aerospace
Computer Scientist
Remote
- Conducted radiometric analysis on camera performance degradation and mitigation in orbital environments
- Engineered machine vision systems for RPOD missions
- Developed satellite flight software
- Created a dynamic web application, API, and CLI for managing flight software applications
Aria Robotics
Researcher
Golden, Colorado
- Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) researcher
- Managing more than 30 undergraduate and graduate researchers
- Developing outlier-aware data fusion algorithms
- Conducting monocular SLAM robustness and performance degradation analysis
Optical Engines Inc.
Software Engineering Intern
Colorado Springs, CO
- Engineered laser calibration software
- Extended functionality of in-house CRM webapp
Fractyl Development, LLC
Co-Founder, Lead iOS Developer
Parker, CO
- Led a team in developing multiple iOS and Android apps
- Placed in a national software development competition and three first-place finishes at state-wide software development competitions

