Part 1: A Critique of Previous e-Portfolios
Disclaimer: These blogs are characterized as such based on one or more features that stood out to me that I personally did/did not like about them. I am not commentating on the quality of the content contained within the blogs.
The Good
Alan Pecor (AT 31900, Spring 2019)
Layout: I like that the full menu selection bar is all in one line. The layout is simplistic and easy to follow. The subheading was a nice touch as it gives viewers an idea of what to expect from the blog.
Contact Info Tab: Adding additional contact information such as YouTube and Vimeo was an idea that I may consider adding myself.
Evan Hockridge (AT 41900, Spring 2019)
Layout: I liked the additional tabs “Research Topics and Interests” and “Software Experience”. Given that I am a double major in computer science and deal heavily with programming and various types of software I will consider adding a tab for UAS related programming projects.
About Me Tab: This tab is detailed and includes a photo of the blogger which makes it feel professional.
The Bad
Jaspar Saadi-Klein (AT 31900, Spring 2019)
Layout: The main menu bar was broken into 2 lines which makes it a little hard to follow. I also did not find the order of the topics to be intuitive. I think personal info and contact info should be next to each other or even under the same tab. Having said that, I am not sure what the requirements were for that specific semester.
Ian Willey (AT 41900, Spring 2019)
Layout: The organization of this blog was a little all over the place and made it difficult to follow. Sometimes items were listed on top of the page and other times they were on the bottom.
The Ugly
Connor Yoder (AT 31900, Spring 2019)
Layout: The layout of this one is very minimalistic in a way that makes it seem low effort. I think a little more work on the background or changing the font sizes to differentiate information may help.
Organization: This blog is a bit difficult to read as it looks like some of the posts are not under the correct tabs. One tab does not have any posts under it either.
In Summary...
In order to end the semester with a neat and professional portfolio, the content must be well organized every week and aesthetically pleasing. Keeping the post topics under the appropriate tab is important as well as making the content of posts pop. Themes should be present but not overwhelming. Additional contact info and an “About Me” section gives the reader a better chance of getting to know the blogger and get in contact with them. As the semester progresses, I hope to produce a portfolio that encompasses all the skills I have acquired related to UAS.
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Part 2: My Background in UAS
I am currently a Junior at Purdue University where I am pursuing two different bachelor's degrees in Unmanned Aerial Systems and Computer Science. While in school, I work as an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Department of Computer Science, and I have previously conducted research in the Aviation Technology department. After graduation, I have been contracted to work as a civilian for the U.S. Army for 3 years. Following this appointment, I would like to work for a UAS-focused startup or as a UAS specialist in the film industry.
I was first introduced to UAS as a child. I always had a fascination with flying, and the RC hobby was the cheapest alternative I could find. I started out with helicopters and eventually shifted to quadcopters. Another long-standing hobby of mine is photography, so in high school, I decided to make a makeshift photography quad. It consisted of a cheap $50 build with a GoPro haphazardly strapped to it. There was no camera stabilization whatsoever, and the payload was much too heavy for the small quad to handle. I was only able to get about 4 minutes of flight per battery, but it was enough to get me hooked.
Since then, I have gained experience in operating many different UAVs for a variety of missions. I have logged over 100 hours of simulator time. In my spare time I enjoy flying my Mavic Pro Platinum for an aerial photography Instagram, and I am currently working on videography for a YouTube channel.
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Part 2: My Background in UAS
I am currently a Junior at Purdue University where I am pursuing two different bachelor's degrees in Unmanned Aerial Systems and Computer Science. While in school, I work as an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Department of Computer Science, and I have previously conducted research in the Aviation Technology department. After graduation, I have been contracted to work as a civilian for the U.S. Army for 3 years. Following this appointment, I would like to work for a UAS-focused startup or as a UAS specialist in the film industry.
I was first introduced to UAS as a child. I always had a fascination with flying, and the RC hobby was the cheapest alternative I could find. I started out with helicopters and eventually shifted to quadcopters. Another long-standing hobby of mine is photography, so in high school, I decided to make a makeshift photography quad. It consisted of a cheap $50 build with a GoPro haphazardly strapped to it. There was no camera stabilization whatsoever, and the payload was much too heavy for the small quad to handle. I was only able to get about 4 minutes of flight per battery, but it was enough to get me hooked.
Since then, I have gained experience in operating many different UAVs for a variety of missions. I have logged over 100 hours of simulator time. In my spare time I enjoy flying my Mavic Pro Platinum for an aerial photography Instagram, and I am currently working on videography for a YouTube channel.
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| Aerial photo of Philadelphia over the Schuylkill River. Taken on my Mavic Pro Platinum. |
