Optical Engineer

ALEXANDER SUTTON

937-***-**** ****.**.******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Innovative, hands-on optical engineer with extensive experience in optical physics, engineering principles and being a positive team player who is committed to excellence. Expertise includes 3D modeling, designing optical assemblies, utilizing manufacturing tools, and nding solutions to complex optical engineering problems. EDUCATION

Colorado School of Mines - B.S. Engineering Physics TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Laser and Optical Design/Theory 3D Modeling (Solidworks Certi ed) Mathematica Modeling & Simulations Analog/Digital Circuit Design Failure Analysis & Investigation Python & C++ Programming Hazardous Materials Safety Training Machine Shop Design/Fabrication Advanced Mathematics PROJECTS

Planetary Engineering Design Practices

Worked with a rm to design a satellite system to collect data for the modeling of the Jovian Planets’ atmosphere

Modeled and simulated the

ight trajectory of a satellite system using Mathematica and Python

Designed sensor system assemblies (including optical/imaging sensors) for data collection from a satellite Physics Field Session

Designed an optical thermometer using principles of interferometry and mechanical alignment of lasers

Implemented manufacturing processes to create parts and assemblies for a Newton’s cradle in machine shop

Inspected vacuum and pneumatic systems using pressure and leak testing for mass spectrometry

Invented a glove that could be used to control LEDs and play musical notes by bending ngers using LabVIEW Electromagnetic Waves & Optical Physics

Found mathematical solutions to the electromagnetic wave equation, including plane waves, refraction, interference, di raction & polarization with applications in optics, imaging, lasers, resonators & wave guides Analog & Digital Electronics

Created a video game system using an Arduino in conjunction with analog and circuits and C++ programming Senior Design

Developed a replacement for silicon based sol-gels using titanium in the manufacturing of semiconductors EPICS I

Placed in the top 5% (out of 300+) in a competition to design/build all-terrain wheelchair modi cations for charity WORK EXPERIENCE

Zayo Group - OSP (Outside Plant) Project Management Intern 2017 - 2018

Reviewed engineering documents & test result data for installation & failure analysis of ber optics

Managed updates to the labeling system used for large-scale ber optics projects, involving traveling to, inspecting, photographing, reviewing test results & writing reports for over 100 job sites

Performed eld inspections of ber runs to cell sites along with preparing reports for customers/management

Volunteered to facilitate the rst intern-led open-table discussion between CTO & intern program

Presented concept business to senior level executives and investors involving engineering & business models

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