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Visit pinpalsgolf.comJaret Priddy / Lenexa, Kansas
Project Engineer.
I build and support systems that connect machine vision, industrial hardware, and custom software, from hardware selection through startup and support.
Senior Capstone
KU / 2025
Projects
Selected work in automation, machine vision, internal tools, and web applications.
About me
Project engineer with a software background.
I work across machine vision, industrial hardware, and software, helping turn application requirements into reliable production systems. My work includes evaluating inspection needs, selecting the right cameras, optics, lighting, and sensors, and supporting systems through startup and production.
I also build internal tools, dashboards, and interfaces that make technical systems easier to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain.
Selected toolset
Vision Software
Cognex Vision Suite; Cognex In-Sight Explorer; Cognex DataMan Setup Tool; LMI Gocator GoPxL
Languages
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, C#, SQL
Frameworks & Software Tools
PySide6, PyModbus, CustomTkinter, Selenium, Cryptography, Django, FastAPI, Flask, React, Node.js
Infrastructure & Data
PostgreSQL, AWS, Linux, Nginx
Education
University of Kansas
Computer Science
Lawrence, Kansas
Experience
Lenexa, KS
Power Motion Sales Inc.
Project Engineer
- Evaluate applications and choose the right vision or barcode hardware based on the inspection requirements, part presentation, environment, and production goals.
- Support technical projects through feasibility testing, quoting, BOM development, and customer and supplier coordination.
- Create 2D and 3D machine vision applications for inspection, guidance, and automation using Cognex and LMI systems.
- Integrate vision systems with sensors, PLCs, and production equipment. Troubleshoot system issues during startup and production.
Topeka, KS
Butler & Associates P.A.
Information Technology Intern
- Developed a Python desktop e-filing system that processed more than 600 court cases per day with automated reporting and notifications, reducing manual work from more than 40 hours per week to approximately 4.
- Built internal administration and security tools, including automated Active Directory account provisioning and a vulnerability scanner with real-time GUI feedback.
- Automated a recurring Excel reporting workflow, reducing a roughly 40-hour manual process to under one minute.
- Architected and supported a dual-channel help desk workflow that organized and tracked approximately 1,000 support tickets.
Training
Certifications.
Cognex training in spreadsheet development, smart cameras, and 3D vision.
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01
In-Sight Explorer Spreadsheet Advanced
Cognex Corporation
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02
In-Sight 2800 Standard
Cognex Corporation
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03
In-Sight Vision Suite Spreadsheet Standard
Cognex Corporation
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04
In-Sight 3D
Cognex Corporation
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05
In-Sight Vision Suite Spreadsheet Advanced
Cognex Corporation
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