MACLEOD SAWYER

ROBOTICIST // SYSTEMS ARCHITECT // PROGRESSIVE AUTOMATIONIST
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Macleod Sawyer is a systems automation architect specializing in bespoke and critical automation hardware and software, including, and not limited to:

  • Modular robotics systems for autonomous navigation, security, and logistics.
  • Multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computational biology.
  • Industrial design and engineering.
  • Operational security and network security research and development.
  • Hardware hacking, embedded systems development, and historical research.
  • High-performance real-time programming focusing on C, Erlang/Elixir, and Odin.

EXPERIENCE

WALMART & TELAID INDUSTRIES 2024 - Current

Automation Systems Architect

Designs and implements enterprise network and automation infrastructure across retail operations. Develops integrated systems for operational workflow optimization through strategic technological deployment.

Automation Network Infrastructure Systems Integration
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DNX INDUSTRIES 2017 - Current

Director (CEO) & Lead Robotics Engineer

Envisioned, designed, developed, and started DNX Industries, an industrial robotics laboratory focused on modular robotic hardware and software platforms.

For Discovery and Exploration.

Robotics Modular Systems Industrial Automation

IDEADROPS INC 2014 - 2017

Founder

Digital tools to enhance visibility and fundraising for non-profits and activist organizations by developing platforms that inspire grassroot communication and coordination.

We raised hundreds of thousands for progressive candidates across rural America, and worked directly with the Bernie Sanders 2016 Presidential campaign.

Key Projects: GoodPlatform, CharityDrops, MxMedia

Acquired in 2017

Digital Platform Non-Profit Tech Content Strategy

MxMEDIA 2014 - Current

Founder

Established a social media presense across a dozen blogs focusing on activism, technology, and social impact, reaching well-over 30M monthly users entirely through organic means.

Media Systems Content Strategy Audience Growth

ACTIVITY+ 2012 - 2014

Co-Founder

One of the first social media analytics platforms. We pioneered engagement analytics platform optimizing social media content timing. Engineered systems to maximize user interaction through behavioral pattern recognition and predictive algorithms.

Acquired by Bettr.io in July 2014

Analytics Social Media Predictive Systems

TECHNICAL CONSULTING

Implemented security protocols and hardware optimization for specialized development environments. Consumer and corporate repair programs, technical support, and deployed hundreds of critical network infrastructure upgrades for government health agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic response operations.

Security Infrastructure Crisis Response

KEY PROJECTS

CHARITYDROPS.ORG

Platform aggregating monthly donations for optimal distribution to emerging charitable organizations. System automates curation and allocation processes to maximize philanthropic impact.

Financial Systems Automated Curation

GOODPLATFORM.ORG

Communication and engagement platform enabling grassroots and political organizations to amplify digital reach. Achieved 30,000 active monthly users with integrated fundraising and mobilization tools.

Engagement Political Tech Fundraising

AFFILIATIONS

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

At my core, I am a hardware hacker and progressive automationist with extensive experience in physical system modification and embedded device development. I have been programming since I was six years old, and developed a deep fascination with computational thinking that has naturally evolved into a passion for data analysis and automation systems.

Over the years this foundation spans multiple programming languages and paradigms, with a particular focus on leveraging data-driven insights to create intelligent automated solutions.

Hardware Hacking Embedded Systems Early Adopter