Ethan Somorin

Gained hands-on insight into how Tesco deploys automated robots and visual recognition technology to accelerate order picking by 30% and improve warehouse efficiency at scale. Explored AI systems combining sensor data with sales history for real-time demand prediction, reducing stock-outs and excess inventory across a multi-billion-pound supply chain. Developed understanding of robotic fulfilment systems and predictive inventory management, observing AI algorithms optimise stock levels in real-time.

Insight Day Participant – Robotics & AI in Supply Chain at Tesco PLC (2025-09 – 2025-09)

• Gained hands-on insight into how Tesco deploys automated robots and visual recognition technology to accelerate order picking by 30% and improve warehouse efficiency at scale.
• Explored AI systems combining sensor data with sales history for real-time demand prediction, reducing stock-outs and excess inventory across a multi-billion-pound supply chain.
• Developed understanding of robotic fulfilment systems and predictive inventory management, observing AI algorithms optimise stock levels in real-time.

Representative at International Delegation, Robotics & AI Department (2025-05 – 2025-05)

• Selected as one of only four representatives to lead the international delegation for the Robotics and AI department, representing institutional excellence on a prestigious global platform.
• Visited Li Auto Co., Wanbang Digital Energy, and CRRC Qishuyan — observing real-time AI defect detection, predictive energy distribution algorithms, and precision welding robotics.
• Developed comprehensive understanding of how AI requires deep customisation per industrial context, from EV quality control to railway safety engineering.

Student Liaison at University of Hertfordshire (2024-09 – 2025-09)

• Achieved 92% student satisfaction rate at Oakland College and 85% at current university cohort through charismatic, accessible leadership and a calming presence during high-pressure discussions.
• Built strong relationships across diverse student communities, bridging communication gaps between students and academic staff across multiple institutional committees.
• Coordinated targeted initiatives enhancing student experience, maintaining ongoing visibility and approachability to sustain trust and positive student-staff relationships.

Strategic Planning Intern at Square College (2024-05 – 2024-09)

• Led critical facility transition for 40 staff and students to a larger building within a 3-month deadline, serving on the lead team for full building refurbishment and layout restructure.
• Identified and resolved a critical construction workflow bottleneck by redesigning resource placement strategy, enabling workers to access materials more efficiently, directly contributing to on-time project completion.
• Coordinated complex 5-day equipment relocation while managing stakeholder expectations through continuous progress updates, resulting in on-time delivery and a promotion offer.

BEng in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering – University of Hertfordshire (2023 – 2027)