Colin Metcalf
Chico
Summary
Electrical engineering student with significant hands-on experience in embedded systems, data acquisition, robotics software, and mechanical fabrication through competitive engineering teams. Skilled in programming, hardware integration, testing, and technical problem-solving in fast-paced team environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Acquisition Member
Wildcat Racing
Chico
08.2025 - Current
- Programmed various microcontrollers/embedded systems in C/C++/Python for sensor acquisition and data logging.
- Designed and implemented sensor interfaces and wiring for telemetry/data logging hardware, improving reliability and quality of test data collected during vehicle validation.
- Built or refined telemetry/data visualization tools for post-processing runs, reducing time required to interpret test results and compare configurations.
- Collaborated with mechanical and electrical subteams to instrument vehicle subsystems and translate test results into engineering decisions.
Software Lead
Wolfpack Robotics
Elk Grove
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Led development of robot control software for an FRC competition robot, implementing and testing code for drivetrain, operator controls, and subsystem automation.
- Programmed robot functionality in Java and C++ using the WPILib framework, enabling reliable control during autonomous and teleoperated operation.
- Implemented camera-based field localization capabilities to support autonomous functionality
- Worked with the mechanical team to manufacture robot components using CNC machines, lathes, and other shop equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove05-2025
Skills
- Data acquisition
- Embedded systems
- Embedded programming
- C/C programming
- Java programming
- Software development
- Robotics design
- Problem Solving
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Time Management
- Communication
Timeline
Data Acquisition Member
Wildcat Racing
08.2025 - Current
Software Lead
Wolfpack Robotics
11.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Chico
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School