Education
University of California, Santa Barbara September 2014 – December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Physics
GPA: 3.0
Relevant Coursework
Practical Labs: Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Scientific Computation, CAD Design
Rigorous Math and Physics: Electrodynamics, Classical and Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Complex Analysis, Vector Calculus, and General Relativity
Final Projects: Smart Mirror that combined programing and digital designs, AM radio from scratch (inductors, capacitors, resistors), and functioning aluminum air piston
Work Experience
UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group, Santa Barbara, CA February 2017 – March 2018
Undergraduate Researcher
Highly involved in all stages of electrical system development including conception, design, assembly, installation and testing, and application.
Trained in Altium PCB design, as well as electrical testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and DMMs.
Integrated digital and mechanical signals with the telescope’s python code, and supported the telescopes general coding.
Assembled electronics from schematics, soldered, processed digital signals, electroplated, and handled delicate and fragile components.
Assisted mechanical engineers making CAD designs, and fabricating custom components using machining equipment.
Worked with a diverse team of researchers from many educational backgrounds. Combined our various knowledge to come up with the best possible designs
Our research can be found at: www.deepspace.ucsb.edu/projects/greenpol
The Crews Nest, Put-in-Bay, OH May 2012 – September 2016, June 2018 – September 2018
Dockmaster (Manager)
Led a team of hardworking dockhands. Was the direct connection between the dock department and the owner of the private yacht club.
Required problem solving and flexible planning to accommodate all boats in a weekend, while working around unexpected reservations and members docking preferences.
Additional duties included plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and golf cart maintenance.
Skills
PCB Design (Altium Designer)
Circuit Design (Analog and Digital)
Programming (Python, Java, Shell Script)
Matlab & LaTex
CAD Design (Solidworks, AutoCAD)
Electronic Assembly & Machine Tools
Testing & Debugging
Microsoft Office
Activities and Involvement
Was President of the Pi Sigma Rho Physics Honor Society.
Used Raspberry Pi and Arduino in DIY hobby projects, such as a Nintoaster and an electric motor.
Currently taking online classes in FPGA design, Verilog, and Cadence.
Was a member of the Gymnastics Club and Excursion Club.