Welcome to my portfolio website! I’m Johnathan Uptegraph, a robotics engineer with a passion for designing systems that perform with precision, scale with purpose, and carry creative intent. I specialize in building end-to-end solutions across robotic programming, embedded development, and mechatronic integration. My work spans full-scale deployments with KUKA, ABB, and Fanuc robots at Tesla, Philips, and General Dynamics, as well as custom hardware systems using ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and 3D-printed components. Every project I take on is grounded in execution and driven by a clear mission: build systems that work—and matter.

In the last two years, I’ve delivered over 50 industrial robots across $20M+ in advanced automation. I’ve authored standardized PLC architectures, rebuilt failing systems under pressure, and optimized cycle times to meet demanding production goals—all while collaborating across teams and disciplines. I work fast, think systemically, and solve problems with a deep understanding of how software, hardware, and mechanics come together in the real world. I bring leadership, adaptability, and technical fluency to every environment I enter.

Now, I’m focused on advancing into R&D, prototyping, and frontier robotics—where innovation isn’t just encouraged, it’s required. I’m interested in teams building human-centered systems, novel machines, and high-impact tools that push past what’s already been done. Whether it's prototyping in a lab or designing a solution from scratch, I bring experience, urgency, and an engineer’s mindset sharpened by real-world deployment and refined by creative exploration.