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Hi! I’m Manaswini, engineer and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California.
I have 4+ years of engineering experience specializing in robotics and AI-powered systems. Leveraging my technical foundation in robotics and AI with my current MBA studies, I bridge the gap between complex engineering challenges and market-driven product solutions.
My unique background enables me to communicate effectively across technical and business teams, transforming innovative ideas into successful products with measurable impact.
MANASWINI AYALA
Robotics Engineer, Founder and Entrepreneur
My Core Values as a Professional
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Collaborative Leadership
Empowering diverse teams to innovate while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
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Empathetic Problem-Solving
Creating solutions that address user needs through deep understanding and respect.
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Adaptive Excellence
Balancing flexibility with persistence to deliver results in changing environments.
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Growth Mindset
Embracing continuous learning and feedback to drive personal and professional development.
Timeline of my career so far…
Founder
GoGame AI
Founded an AI voice assistant app for instant board game rule explanations. I'm growing and expanding into bigger, more impactful domains!
Founder
MiracleJar
Created a digital journaling app that transforms online memories into physical keepsakes. From concept to beta, I've led market research, feature prioritization, and development to bring this product to life.
Product Engineer
Stealth Startup
Co-founded a startup developing AI-powered companion drones with voice command photography. I crafted product requirements and feature roadmaps while bridging user needs with engineering capabilities.
Robotics Engineer
Neato Robotics
Designed algorithms for smart robot vacuums to improve sensing in challenging lighting conditions. I managed cross-functional testing teams and implemented solutions that boosted navigation accuracy.
Robotics Engineer
Rizse Inc.
Developed vision systems for drone platforms that revolutionize aircraft inspection workflows. My algorithms enhanced image clarity and automated defect detection, significantly reducing inspection time.
Researcher
Autonomous Collective Systems Lab
Researched Graph Neural Networks for swarm robotics to enable decentralized coordination. My work focused on helping robots make intelligent movement decisions without centralized control.
Robotics Engineer
Luminosity Lab
Spearheaded the NASA lunar rover project. I developed perception systems for resource identification and navigation on the challenging lunar terrain.
Solutions & Design Engineer
Credence Robotics
Created interactive monitoring dashboards for Industry 4.0 clients in manufacturing and utilities. My solutions provided real-time operational insights that helped companies move from reactive to proactive management.
Robotics Engineer
Capstone Project
Developed a teleoperated robotic arm with human-like dexterity and touch sensitivity for remote healthcare applications. This innovation enables medical professionals to deliver care beyond physical boundaries to patients in remote locations.
