Andri Karo

Platform Engineer

About

Platform Engineer, GNU/Linux enthusiast, Drone payload tinkerer

Experience

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    Platform Engineer, 

     —    3 years

    Platform Engineer working in DevOps culture

    • Maintaining and documenting infrastructure
    • Developing infrastructure as code
    • Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
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    Developer, 

     —    7 months

    Backend Developer specializing in TypeScript

    • Developed and maintained API integrations
    • Utilized Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript
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    Junior Developer, 

     —    a year

    First job in SaaS

    • Worked with Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript
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    Hardware Integrations Engineer, 

     —    a year

    Developed hydrogen fuel cell powered drone

    • Integrated devices with Pixhawk 4 autopilot running ArduPilot
    • Developed and integrated LIDAR scanning payloads
    • Managed NVIDIA Jetson family compact computers
    • Set up datalink/control over Mobile Broadband
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    Python programming tutor - freelance, 

     —    2 years

    Teaching Python to students ages 12-16

    • Created curriculum and prepared classes
    • Used adaptive approaches for different levels of proficiency
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    Junior GNU/Linux Systems Administrator, 

     —    a year

    Remote Debian GNU/Linux system administration

    • Configured Cisco networking hardware
    • Administered systems based on Debian GNU/Linux
    • Worked with Dell PowerEdge servers and iDRAC
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    CNC Tutor and Machinist, 

     —    2 years

    FANUC G-code programmer. Fusion 360 CAD/CAM. Teaching FANUC G-code

    • Wrote FANUC G-code to turn parts on a 2-axis Haas lathe
    • Developed CAD/CAM with Fusion 360 for 3-axis Haas mill
    • Served as Lab Teacher for G-code programming, CNC setup, and operation

Education

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    Computer Engineering, Studies interrupted due to global pandemic

     —    4 years

    University of Tartu

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    CNC Machinist, Vocational education

     —    5 months

    Tartu Vocational College

Skills

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    Programming languages — Good

    • Python
    • TypeScript
    • Bash
    • zx
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    Programming languages — Last used in school

    • Java
    • C/C++
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    Databases — User

    • PostgreSQL
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    Software — Good

    • Google Cloud Services
    • Fusion 360
    • Cursor
    • Gemini suite
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    Hardware — Good

    • Raspberry Pi
    • NVIDIA Jetson family
    • Arduino
    • PX4 autopilot
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    System — Good

    • GNU/Linux
    • Debian-like
    • RHEL-like
    • MacOS
    • Docker
    • CI/CD
    • GitHub Actions
    • Google Cloud Build
    • Kubernetes (GKE)
    • Apache Kafka
    • Grafana
    • Thanos
    • Prometheus
    • Loki
    • Vector
    • Node.js
    • ROS
    • ArduPilot/PX4

Awards

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    DeltaX Autonomous Drones. First place in all categories, University of Tartu

    Awarded on: 

    Student drone competition. Crash course in ROS and PID controllers.

Interests

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    DIY

    • Whittling/Woodworking/Carpentry
    • Construction
    • Electronics
    • IoT
    • Robotics (focus on drones)
    • Long-term food preservation
    • Leatherworking
    • Indoor Gardening
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    Choir singing

    • Tartu Academic Male Choir
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    Camping

    • Campcraft/Bushcraft
    • Winter camping
    • Fishing
    • Foraging

Languages

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    Estonian, Native

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    English, Full professional proficiency

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    Võro, Passive fluency