Johnny Shen
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduation: May 2027 The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
GPA: 3.87
Relevant Coursework: Probability & Random Processes, Circuit Analysis 1&2, Digital Logic Design, Intro to Embedded Systems Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, & Ordinary Differential Equation SKILLS
Technical Skills: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Onshape, Microcontroller, Java, Python, C++, KiCad, ROS2, & Microsoft Suite Soft Skills: Team Leading, Clear Communication, Fast Response Time, & Love Constructive Criticism Languages: English (Fluent) & Chinese (Fluent)
EXPERIENCE
Advanced Material & Devices Researcher, Nanoelectronics & Novel Devices Lab (Banerjee), UT Austin Aug. 2024 – Present
● Researching and developing Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition TMD growth (MoS2, WS2, WSe2) for silicon replacement
● Utilizing Raman microscope and photoluminescence test for sample testing Microelectronics / Robotics Researcher, Birck Nanotechnology Center (MMH Labs), Purdue Mar. 2024 – Aug. 2024
● Developed autonomous, mobile, and remotely controlled robotics (30mm cube) for 6 Swarm applications using ESP32 C6
● Designed Flexible PCB development board with ESP32 using KiCad
● Researched polyhedron reconfiguration for independent robotics movement and shapeshifting algorithms
● Submitted First-Author Conference Paper to Association for Computing Machinery (CHI 2025). Electrical Engineering Intern, TG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LLC Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2023
● Assigned to on-site projects at Chrysler Stellantis - Kokomo Engine Plant (KEP) Indiana
● Optimized tagging for electric systems within 200 assembly line stations and 40 branches (point of failure resolution from previous inspection sites within Assembly line) on Assembly Lines in accordance with Electrical Blueprint
● Resolved daily on-site and blueprint inconsistencies with project and engineering managers from Camau China and Chrysler Consulting Intern, Bright Support Services, Inc. Jun. 2021 – Aug. 2021
● Developed 15 flowcharts to set Standard Operating Procedures for company processes
● Created company employee manual from scratch, implemented specific company office, holidays, overtime pay, off-site inspection operation, and communication policies.
● Led weekly Zoom meetings with succinct meeting follow-ups PROJECT
VEXU- IEEE - RAS (RAS Leader) Sep. 2024 - Present
● Developing Pure-Pursuit algorithm using C++ & ROS2 for autonomous robot navigation
● Led team to 3rd place at Robothon, designing and programming a multi-sensor robot using ESP32 STEM UP - Texas Convergent Sep. 2024 - Dec. 2024
● Developed smart chair attachment and app to help individuals track and improve posture
● Built hardware implementation of device using Esp32 microcontroller and ultrasonic sensors and programmed embedded elements using C language in Arduino IDE
● Integrated ESP32 and frontend (React Native) with Firebase database
● Won Best Design (App & Physical Implementation) out of 16 teams (Fall 2024 Convergent Build Teams) Autonomous Warehouse Shelving Robot, Product Development / Entrepreneurship May 2023 - Oct. 2023
● Researched warehouse optimization and existing robotics practices to develop 6-month startup plan
● Pitched and communicated with potential customers and updated investor on a bi-weekly basis
● Secured an MOU agreement worth $21,000 upon completion
● Created prototypes (6ft & ~ 100lb) using PID, Autonomous Controller, I2C protocol, PWM Signaling, and LCD screens Computer Science Youth of America 501(c)(3) - Non-Profit Co-Founder & CFO
● Developed 3 classes and 2 hackathons for 450+ students across 7+ countries
● Raised $285,000+ in subscriptions and prizes for the organization
● Started 10+ chapters at 10+ distinct high schools across the USA
● Featured on WLFI News BroadCast