Ryan Blanc
707-***-**** adfomy@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Summer Intern: Viavi Solutions, Santa Rosa CA, June 2019 - August 2019
● Worked on the automation and metrology of optical filters
● Assisted in the design and building of a prototype linear actuator test platform for use with the Agilent Cary 5000 Spectrometer for testing optical filters
● Programmed the Agilent Cary 5000 for testing with the new platform, assembled and characterized the accuracy and repeatability of the new test system
● Developed a method to improve the alignment accuracy of the test system Student Assistant: Kemper Hall Electronic Lab, UC Davis, September 2018 – June 2019
● Designed and implemented an IR photo transistor race track timer for use by senior design projects
● Tested, calibrated, and set up electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, cables, microphones, and computers
● Generated carousel slideshows for lab communication on televised signage system throughout building
● Managed lab equipment and student access to labs Stagehand:Mondavi Center, Davis CA, August 2017 – March 2020
● Laid out stage equipment, such as amps and high voltage power cables, then verified functionality and did troubleshooting as needed
● Worked in teams to set up and adjust stage lights to match lighting diagrams
● Assisted in setting up the lobby specified by floor layout maps for events Skills:
CAD: Matlab, HSpice, Altium Designer, C++, Python, Cadence Capture CIS Lite, Quartus Prime, Lab View, CCSTUDIO, ModelSim, Gimp, Arduino, Fusion360, Excel Hardware: Soldering, electronic board layout, board troubleshooting, woodworking, MIG welding for metal sculpture, machinist and laser measuring tools for actuator table calibration Education:
University of California, Davis — BS Electrical Engineering — Graduated June 2020 — GPA 3.23
Special Projects:
TI Launchpad Stopwatch with Bluetooth and LCD, Electric Motorcycle, Dice Game Altera Board, Custom Electric Guitar
Awards:
2019-2020 UC Davis Community Service Award Bronze - For Volunteering with Bit Project