Engineering systems that meet the physical world.

I’m Ian Duran, an engineer interested in robotics software, perception, and embedded systems—the work that connects software decisions to machines in motion.

My recent work spans applied AI, data systems, cloud infrastructure, and observability. I see those disciplines as complementary parts of building reliable intelligent systems.

Outside the lab

I draw, read, cook, and usually have a puzzle half-finished. Curiosity and making things by hand are a useful counterpoint to the screen.