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).

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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.

Aug. 2024 -- Present
  • 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.

Aug. 2023 -- May 2024
  • Focus Area: Machine Learning

B.S. Computer Science

Colorado School of Mines

Aug. 2020 -- May 2023
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
  • Club Baseball
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Experience

Ten One Aerospace

Computer Scientist

Remote

May 2023 -- Present
  • 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

August 2024 -- Present
  • 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

May 2022 -- Aug 2022
  • Engineered laser calibration software
  • Extended functionality of in-house CRM webapp

Fractyl Development, LLC

Co-Founder, Lead iOS Developer

Parker, CO

Nov 2017 -- Dec 2021
  • 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