Zachary Ryan Blaha

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Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

o Graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Engineering (May of 2017)

Howard Community College (Aug. 2011 – May 2012)

Drexel University (Aug. 2010 – June 2011)

Technical Skills

Coding Experience:

o C, C++, Java, VHDL, Verilog, Python, Matlab

Experience using Cadence tools (ICFB, Cadence Encounter) to build CMOS systems.

Experienced with Windows and most Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Red Hat).

Experienced with Microsoft Office.

Projects

Developed a virtual keyboard (VKBD) system utilizing finger mounted sensors, Raspberry Pi, and Python. (Senior capstone project, August 2016 – May 2017)

Created a 32 bit cache using Cadence tools and structural VHDL. (October 2015 - December 2015)

Continues to explore and refine virtual keyboard code and design, to better improve its functionality. (Ongoing)

Work Experience

University of Maryland Baltimore County (Aug. 2016- Dec. 2016) o Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for CMPE 311 (microcontrollers) during Fall 2016 semester.

o Ensured the students had the know-how to pass the class and apply their knowledge outside of the course.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Intern (Sept. 2009 – May 2010) o Spearheaded a testing initiative for projects to be utilized by the Maryland MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) program in schools across Maryland.

o These projects help cultivate an interest in STEM related careers and study in grades 3-12 students.

Extracurricular Activities

Attained Eagle Rank in the Boy Scouts of America (Troop 944).