Nathaniel David Burtnett

• Designed and built 4–5 automated test stands with real-time data logging for pressure, flow, electrical, and life-cycle testing
• Implemented a UR5 collaborative robot test cell for automated component QA, improving throughput and repeatability
• Designed PCBs and embedded interfaces to connect hardware systems to software data pipelines
• Led R&D on new products including pressure switches, valves, and custom test equipment
• Coordinated international sourcing and vendor management for mechanical and electrical components

• Solo-built a mobile-first field testing app for firehose service testing and report generation
• Productized for real-world use: 20+ fire departments, ~10k hoses tested per season
• Full-stack Next.js + Supabase with offline-capable mobile workflows, Stripe billing, and automated PDF reports

• Designed a metal additive cryogenic coolant manifold with vacuum sealing for semiconductor manufacturing
• Validated thermal and fluid models with FEA in Siemens NX
• Authored a metal additive manufacturing guide documenting best practices for the engineering team

Full-stack booking platform for a duct cleaning business — service packages, real-time pricing, customer booking system, and admin dashboard. Solo-built and deployed across 4 Idaho cities.

Web app for building feed rations and managing ingredients. Built in a weekend after rapidly absorbing domain expertise.

Dark-themed developer portfolio with animated backgrounds, cursor spotlight effects, scroll-driven animations, and a print-optimized resume. Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion.

Designed fluid delivery and electrical distribution systems for an oxidation furnace upgrade using clean-room certified components. Assembled an oxidation steam generator to expand lab capabilities.

Motorized Nerf turret with infrared camera tracking. Python + STM32/ESP32 with PID-tuned targeting. Optimized camera framerate and added mechanical damping to reduce oscillation.