Thomas (TJ) Patrick Hayes IV

ac3zk0@r.postjobfree.com

(949) 939 - 6876

SUMMARY

Experienced lab technician specializing in hardware, electromechanical systems, and manufacturing. I am a generalist capable of adapting to fit the needs of any project. Experienced in CAD, scripting, and LabVIEW.

FORMAL EDUCATION

B.Sc., Physics (Mathematics Minor)

Texas Tech University (2016)

GPA; 3.19/4.00

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Research Technician / Jr. Systems Engineer

July 2015 – August 2017

Fundamental Physics Research in Energy Sciences at Texas Tech University Setup of laboratory facilities from ground up, including data acquisition hardware and software Redesigned existing experimental apparatus to improve consistency of manufacturing and results Machined unique components in house to increase experiment uptime and reduce project costs Manufactured precious metal alloys and analysed the nanostructures of the products with an SEM Undergraduate Research Assistant

Texas Tech University

January 2014 – July 2015

Condensed Matter and Nuclear Physics Research and Development – Physics Department Designed and built vacuum manifolds to minimize internal volume Prepared and ran cryogenic experiments under supervision of the lead scientist Computer Simulations – Chemistry Department

Modified and ran proton cancer therapy simulations written in python Analysed data and reported results to the research group at weekly meeting RELEVANT COURSEWORK / EXTRACURRICULAR

• Presentation for the Center for Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement o Repair and calibration of TTU’s 2.5 MeV Van De Graaff electron accelerator

• TTU Advanced Physics Laboratory in semiconductors and silicon wafer testing

• Application development using Qualcomm’s Vuforia Augmented Reality software

• Video game development using the Oculus Rift DK2 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer Languages: C++, C#

Professional Software: Unity, Unreal Engine, MATLAB, LaTeX, LabVIEW, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Inventor, Solidworks

Computer Platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Unix/Linux