Engineering Electrical
Resume:
Travis Tippens
Present Address Permanent Address
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Raleigh, N.C. 27607
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an engineering Co-op beginning Fall 2013.
EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Computer Engineering May 2015
Minor in Business Administration
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GPA: 4.00/4.00
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
-AutoCAD; Circuit analysis; working knowledge of Java, MatLab, Python, C
RESEARCH:
August 2011 December 2011
Undergraduate Researcher at NSF FREEDM Center, NCSU
Assisted in the design and development of a MatLab program that simplifies the visualization of
electric power grids in real time
Worked to promote the FREEDM Center s vision of a one-megawatt green energy hub system
Gained valuable experience working with smart power grids
Learned how to collaborate with others in a professional environment to generate new knowledge
Researcher/Web Developer at RiboLab Research Group May 2012 - Present
Developed optimization models for protein synthesis and gene translation
Worked with a team of computer scientists and biomedical engineers to create a combination of
signal processing and statistical analysis methods to explain current gaps in knowledge about
gene translation
Improved a collaborative online research application utilizing the unique RiboScan model
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Engineers Without Borders Solar Design Team January 2012 - Present
Designing a renewable solar energy system to provide reliable power to the LemonAid Village
Schools in Lower Allentown, Sierra Leone
Worked with experienced university faculty and cooperating companies to determine the most
effective implementation of solar panels on the elementary school roofs
Gained experience with AutoCAD in the design process
EcoCAR 2 Challenge Mechanical Team August 2011 August 2012
Helped improve the fuel tank of the EcoCAR 1 vehicle, a 2009 Saturn Vue, to decide how to
increase the efficiency of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu used in EcoCAR 2
Basic instruction in the computerized control system of the original vehicle
Valuable experience working with a team on a large, hands-on project
LEADERSHIP: HONORS:
Caldwell Fellowship
Leadership in Action - Historian
Dean s List (all semesters)
Engineers Council - Director
Visionary Leader s Certificate
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
Department Representative
Kay Yow Spirit of the Village Award
Sustainability Commission - Director
National Merit Scholarship
LeaderShape Institute Graduate
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