William Laney
About William Laney
William Laney is an Electrical Engineer with a background in physics and extensive experience in robotics and embedded systems. He has worked at Carnegie Robotics LLC since 2020 and has held various engineering roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Carnegie Robotics
William Laney currently serves as an Electrical Engineer at Carnegie Robotics LLC, a position he has held since 2020. His responsibilities include performing system-level electrical design for novel robotic products. Previously, he worked as a Test Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to various projects. He also held an Engineering Intern position at Carnegie Robotics in 2018, further enhancing his experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
William Laney earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from The College of William and Mary, studying from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University, completing his studies in 2020. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in electrical engineering, particularly in the design and development of complex systems.
Background
William Laney has a diverse background in engineering and education. He began his career as an Assistant Teacher at Hunter Mill Country Day School in 2013. He gained early engineering experience as an intern at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in 2014 and later as a VMEC Intern at BAE Systems, Inc. in 2017. His role as an Applied Physics Research Assistant at William & Mary from 2015 to 2018 allowed him to engage in research and development activities.
Technical Skills and Projects
William Laney has developed a range of technical skills throughout his career. He has designed high-speed and power system printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium software. His experience includes working with digital communication protocols such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, and RS-232. He has also developed applications in C for embedded Linux environments and participated in rapid prototyping efforts, contributing to the full product life cycle from R&D to manufacturing.
Industry Involvement
William Laney has been involved in engineering designs across multiple industries, including recreational boating, pipe inspection, and military applications. He collaborates with Mechanical and Software engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions, demonstrating his ability to work in multidisciplinary environments. His experience encompasses advanced research and development, as well as full-rate production.