›Resume

Education

  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

B.S. Majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Minor in German

GPA 4.0/4.0

Graduating 12/2006

  • Technological Courses

Advanced Mechatronics, Advanced Robotics, Computer Control of Robots, Control Systems, Medical Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Linear Systems, Electromagnetics, Electric Circuits, Logic Design, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Data Structures

  • Computer Skills

Java, C, Assembly, Verilog, Matlab, Maple, SolidWorks, Visual Basic, Cadence, PSpice, Visio, AutoCad, Windows, Unix, Linux


Research

  • Biomedical

North Carolina State University, Biomedical Instrumentation (8/06-12/06)

? Building device to detect loss of feeling in feet and hands for diabetes patients, in order to prevent infection that could lead to amputation

  • Mechatronics

North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering Department, Advanced Diagnosis, Automation, and Control (ADAC) Laboratory (1/06-5/06)

? Mastered SolidWorks and modeled the mechanical design of robots in the ADAC laboratory, in order to develop a 3D model of the lab environment for remote operation

  • Underwater Robotics

North Carolina State University, Underwater Robotics Club (12/04-5/06)

? Designed and programmed image processing technology for an underwater robotic vehicle, with the purpose of exploring and improving autonomous technology

Work Experience

  • Research Intern

Integrated Industrial Information (I-cubed), Raleigh, NC (8/06-12/06)

? Researching new ideas and technologies to improve the performance of the company on new and existing projects

  • Nuclear Intern

Duke-Energy, Huntersville, NC, McGuire Nuclear Station

? Reactor and Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Control (5/06-8/06)
Modified equipment in the plant to ensure safe and proper operation. Researched, created and updated a database of radiation monitors and relays, to provide a helpful tool for engineers in the future

? Operations Training, Simulator (5/05-8/05)
Organized a computer modeling upgrade for the control room simulator and updated mechanical drawings of the power plant, in order to bring the obsolete technology up to date

  • Circuits Lab Instructor

North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering Department (8/05-5/06)

? Instructed a problem session for students taking electric circuits, to help enforce and clarify key concepts in electric circuit theory

  • Linux Lab Instructor

North Carolina State University, Computer Science Department (8/03-12/04)

? Taught introductory Linux OS class to new engineering students, helping them gain the experience needed to function in NCSU’s computer environment

Extracurricular Activities

  • Study Abroad Vienna, Austria

  • University Theatre

  • Scholar’s Council

  • Music & Art