Matthew Sahagian

Experience & Skills
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Welo Data
Robotics Teleoperator,
Hardware Support
- Santa Clara, CA
Operate and pilot Unitree G1 humanoid robots using VR headsets for data collection, evaluation, and troubleshooting.
Assist in the maintenance of Unitree G1 fleet performing diagnostics and replacing parts as needed. Assemble and repair custom components and robot accessories comprised of 3D-printed and CNCed components, OEM and aftermarket PCBs, as well as off the shelf-components.
Configure on-board and system services to support teleoperation, resolve network or headset connectivity issues, and perform root cause analysis through review of logs and system utilities on Ubuntu Linux.
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Primd Cooperative
Technical Architect,
Founder
- Remote
- San Jose, CA
Architected and led implementation for mobile Progressive Web Application (PWA) with an asynchronous, AI-integrated, event-driven data layer and a modern no-build component-based UI.
Designed and deployed an integrated stack of open source tools to build a cost-effective and privacy-oriented collaborative infrastructure, including shared documents, video conferencing, and a centralized identity provider with SSO across all tools.
Established a four-person founding team and operating guidelines in accordance with cooperative principles.
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Jobs For the Future
Technical Solution Architect,
Director II
- Remote
Delivered rapid application prototypes for data-oriented workforce, education, and climate-focused tools, meeting or exceeding 6-week (or less) delivery times.
Led technical implementation team for Job Corps' (US Department of Labor) nationwide career planning platform: MyPACE, serving 150,000+ students — automating compliance reporting, optimizing feature pages for >80% reduction in wait times, and creating proof-of-concept RAG-based AI support systems.
Partnered with cross-organization stakeholders, executing on IT consolidation efforts for consecutive monthly reductions in cost and developing turn-key data systems for an internal Research and Analytics initiative, beating the projected budget by ~75%.
Education

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New England Institute of Technology
Graduated with an associate's degree in Computer Information Systems; cumulative GPA of 3.93.

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University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Attended classes in English (writing), philosophy, and political science.
Hobbies & Interests
As an avid DIYer, I have a wide variety of interests and self-taught skills. If something needs doing or grabs my attention, I want to learn it.
- Motorcycle repair, maintenance, and modification.
- Digital art, music, and video editing.
- Philosophy, political and economic theory.
- Archery, nature, and self-sustainability.