A TARS-inspired walking robot
I’m designing and sketching a walking robot for Robotics Studio at Columbia University, taught by Hod Lipson. The concept takes inspiration from TARS in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.
Columbia Engineering · B.S. candidate, 2028
Casey Kenan
Computer Science + Embedded Systems
I build embedded systems combining software, electronics, sensors, and physical hardware.
Selected projects
Design · Build · Test
ESP32 irrigation system
A three-ESP32 system that monitors soil moisture, controls a watering valve, and sends email updates.
Embedded systems · Baxter · 2026
Quantitative stock ranking
A Python research pipeline that ranks technology stocks against their peers and tests simulated portfolios against market benchmarks.
Software & data · Personal project
Currently working on
In progress · September 2026AAC application
We’re testing an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) application and evaluating how well it supports communication. I’m keeping the underlying approach private while the work is in progress.
Education & Experience
Updated September 2026Providence College
Physics Major
2023–2026
Baxter International
Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2026
Columbia University
CurrentComputer Science B.S. Candidate
SEAS · Combined Plan Program
Expected 2028
Technical areas
Embedded systems
C++ firmware, ESP32, ESP-NOW, SPI / W5500 Ethernet, sensor integration, deep sleep & time synchronization
Electronics & integration
Control-circuit design, MOSFET / solenoid control, wiring, perfboard soldering, hardware–software debugging
Data & validation
Python, pandas, NumPy, openpyxl, data-quality diagnostics, historical backtesting & benchmark comparisons
Software
Python, Java, Kotlin, Git, Android Studio
Speech & machine learning
OpenWakeWord, Whisper, JiWER analysis, SpeechBrain, TensorFlow Lite
Fabrication
CAD, Autodesk Inventor, 3D printing, protective enclosures
About
A physics background.
A hands-on approach.
I’m a Computer Science student in Columbia Engineering’s Combined Plan Program, with a physics and pre-engineering background from Providence College. I previously worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Baxter International.
I enjoy building complete systems—from software to electronics and physical hardware. Working across those areas keeps me learning and helps me understand each part more deeply. What I find most satisfying is bringing the pieces together and seeing the whole system work.
Experience, education, and activities in my résumé ↗Alongside engineering, I play piano and write my own pieces.