Leonardo Anselmo
Electrical Engineer
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About Me
My name is Leonardo Anselmo.
I originally studied mathematics and considered a career in data analytics, but my passion for space and technology pulled me toward a broader engineering path. Over time, I became especially drawn to robotics and embedded systems. These fields allow me to combine my problem solving skills in hardware, software, and mathematics in deeply technical ways.
Today, I work as a mmWave and Electrical Engineer at Virginia Diodes, Inc. in Charlottesville. I focus on RF test systems, component-level debugging, and data processing software.
I have a strong drive to learn, a focused work ethic, and a deep interest in building things, from analog circuits to autonomous robots.
In my free time, I enjoy playing and making music, astronomy, working on personal engineering projects (hardware and software), travel, and 3D printing.
Experience
Electrical Engineer, mmWave Engineer - Virginia Diodes, Inc.
January 2023 - Present
• Test and troubleshoot RF hardware at the component level
• Lab equipment familiarity (VNAs, scopes, amps, PSUs, etc.)
• Develop Python scripts + GUIs for test automation and RF data analysis
Electrical Engineering Intern - Mason and Hanger
May 2022 - August 2022
• Designed U.S. embassy electrical systems in Revit and AutoCAD
• Ensured NEC compliance and attended design meetings, including one on the field
• Learned real-world engineering workflow from design to delivery
Robotics & Embedded Systems - UVA Solar Car & MaRS Teams
August 2021 - May 2022
• Developed embedded systems, built a lithium car battery, and interfaced with solar panels on the UVA Solar Car team
• Wrote code for motor control, integrated hardware, and helped lift one of the biggest rocks in NASA Lunabotics history on the MaRS team
Education
August 2021 - Present
M.E. Electrical Engineering (2026)
B.S. Electrical Engineering (2023)
University of Virginia - Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.72
High Honors
Dean's List all Semesters
August 2016 - May 2019
B.S. Applied Mathematics
B.S. Mathematical Economics
Hampden-Sydney College
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Summa cum laude
Graduated with Honors
Dean's List all Semesters
November 2022
FE: Electrical Exam Passed
EIT Certification Earned July 2023
September 2024
IPC J-STD-001 Certification
Issued by Virginia Diodes, Inc.
Expires September 2026
Projects
Autonomous Mobile Robots - Fetch Behavior
August 2024 - December 2024
Programmed a TurtleBot 4 in ROS2 to detect, fetch, and return a ball using LiDAR, path planning, and Python. Placed 2nd out of 10 in the final class competition.
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Skills: ROS2, Python, sensor fusion, pathing algorithms
Whiplash: Autonomous Drumming System
August 2022 - December 2022
Designed a real-time embedded system that plays a drum to music using DSP and a TI MSP432. Led mechanical/CAD design and PCB integration.
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Skills: C, DSP, FreeCAD, PCB design
Swarming Drones (In Progress)
September 2025 Onward
Personal robotics project to program/build two drones that autonomously circle one another using ROS2. My goal is to learn about swarm behavior and motion control.
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Skills: ROS2, drone control, motion planning
I am always working on and looking for new and interesting projects.
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