Systems Engineer Design

Charlie Kuhna

Boulder, CO *******.*****@********.*** 303-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/charles-kuhna EDUCATION

University of Colorado Boulder School of Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2026 Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Minor in Electrical Engineering

Awarded Scholarships: Esteemed Scholars

Relevant Coursework: BMEN 3010 (Biotransport) BMEN 3030 (Bioinstrumentation) ECEN 4003 (Embedded AI) ECEN 2270 (Electronics Design Lab) ECEN 3301 (Signals and Systems) MCEN 4127 (Biomedical Ultrasound) MCEN 4133 (Tissue Biomechanics) MCEN 4117 (Anatomy and Physiology or Engineers) ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

CAPSTONE Project - CranioMandibular Rehab, inc.August 2025 - May 2026 Logistics Manager and Testing & Systems Engineer

● FDA required documentation, design hazard checklists, Pugh screening and scoring matrices, data sheet organization

● Progressed with Altium to design a 2 layer PCB, calibrated strain gauge with teeth model and an instron

● Digitized the OraStretch jaw rehab using a hall effect sensor and an array of strain gauges sending data to mobile app Electronics Lab and Design August 2024 - December 2024 Design Engineer

● Using software to test circuits including Waveforms, SIMetrix and MATLAB

● Working with components like op-amps, motion sensors, motors, and transistors to build a robot car

● Final project include AI camera sensors, a speaker component, 3D modeling and arduino coding to build a working robot guard dog that has facial recognition and dog like motion WORK EXPERIENCE

Lifetime Fitness, Boulder, Colorado April 2025 - Current Aquatics Supervisor

● Managed continuous operations of complex aquatics systems including water pumps, heating systems, chemical regulations, and filtration vacuums while maintaining 100% safety compliance Facility Operations Engineer and Maintenance

● Fixing various equipment at member request, operating sound systems, scheduling cleaning cycles

● Optimized team scheduling and resource allocation for a staff of 10+, improving operational efficiency Avid for Adventure, Denver, Colorado April 2024 - September 2024 Camp Counselor Trainer

● Trained new counselors (ages 18-40) on safety protocols, risk management and child management in outdoor settings

● Communicated with a co-trainor on new counselor timesheets, conduct group evaluations, and plan training strategy Lead Camp Counselor Summer 2023

● Managed a group of 10-13 children (ages 5-12) in outdoor education including biking, hiking and water sports

● Frequently administered first aid, documented incidents, and communicated with parents and staff Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club, Broomfield, Colorado April 2021 - September 2021 Head Lifeguard and Maintenance

● Delegating work to lifeguards and service staff including cleaning, member care, cash deposits and withdrawals

● Becoming lead maintenance within a week; running pool chemicals, pH tests, heating and cooling, and trash removal LEADERSHIP

Kappa Alpha Order, Boulder, CO July 2023 - December 2024 Recording Secretary (III)

● Taking brotherhood attendance of over 100 members, and documenting grades, transcripts, and GPA of each member

● Keeping meeting notes, running the weekly chapter meetings, managing presentation slides, and resolving conflicts

● Working with alumni for donations, raised over $4,500 in a fundraising event, and planning social events

● Managing executive committee, discussing behavior, setting goals, tracking group progress, motivating team members SKILLS

Certifications: AED/First Aid, Solidworks Associate (CSWA) Software: Excel, MATLAB, Waveforms, SIMetrix, LTSpice, Onshape, C++, Arduino, Ubuntu, Python, Altium, Flutter Technical: Circuit Design and Analysis, Signal Processing, 3D Printing, Soldering PCBs, Prototyping, PCB design OBJECTIVE

I have a great passion for making tangible change to the world through the eye of an engineer. Hoping to someday work in cancer research, specifically early cancer imaging and detection.

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