MATTHEW W NEWPORT
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EDUCATION
University of Connecticut
Master of Science, 2018; Bachelor of Science, May 2015
Storrs, CT
Major: Biomedical Engineering; Minors: Material Science, English
Graduate GPA: 3.75 / 4.30; Undergraduate GPA: 3.59 / 4.00
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Madrid, Spain
Master of Science, August 2017
Industrial Electronics
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Laboratory Skills: Pipetting, UV spectrophotometry, Handling Toxic Chemicals, Wet lab, Dry Lab, Data Entry, Buffer Preparation, pH meter, Filtering, Glassware cleaning, Waste Disposal, Chemical Log-in
Software: SOLIDWORKS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Xilinx Vivado
Programming Languages: C, MATLAB, VHDL, LabVIEW, Processing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Belcan Corporation Windsor, CT
Project Engineer (Contractor for UTAS Supplier Designed Equipment for PurePower Engines) 10/2017 – Present
Monitored IPTs’ deviation deadlines and supplier requests for information
Drafted deviation extensions and gathered approvals
Tracked engine test removals for electrical buy team
Phoenix Environmental Labs Manchester, CT
Lab Technician 5/2012-8/2016 (seasonal)
•Prepared soil samples for analysis
•Conducted liquid-liquid and soxhlet extractions
•Performed chlorine and sulfides testing for water samples through spectrophotometry
DESIGN PROJECTS
Politecnico di Milano Milan, Italy
Industrial Electronics Masters Project 7/2017 – 8/2017
Designed software for real-time acquisition of ultrasound images in Processing
Synchronized ultrasound images with patient’s air flow and pressure sensors
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Biomedical Engineering Design Project 8/2014 - 5/2015
Designed low-cost transport neonatal incubator for use in third-world countries
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
Honors Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
9/2011 - 5/2015
Adult Leader and Eagle Scout
2004 - 2015
Engineers As Global Leaders for Energy Sustainability (EAGLES) Dual Degree Program
8/2016 – 8/2017