Aspiring Robotic Systems Engineer with Prototyping Experience

Ryan Ting

****.****@*****.*** 650-***-**** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-t-ting/

Porfolio site: https://xxbeepxx.github.io/

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

SKILLS

• Programing skills: Python, Swift, CSS, C++, C, Arduino, MATLAB, JavaScript, Docker, GIT, Golang

• Software: Fusion360, Onshape, 3ds Max, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SketchUp

• Engineering tools: 3D printer, Bandsaw, Drill Press, Milling Machine RESEARCH

Purdue Mars Lab: Undergraduate Researcher December 2021-May 2024

• Designed and prototyped a 5-DOF robotic gripper with rotating finger bases and multi-axis articulation for object manipulation.

• Developed CAD assemblies and mechanical architectures for a robotic arm integrating translational and rotational movement.

• Integrated motors and mechanical actuation systems into a functional prototype using custom 3D-printed components.

• Iterated through multiple redesign cycles to improve range of motion, manufacturability, structural reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Created detailed animations and mechanical demonstrations to validate kinematic behavior and assembly functionality.

• Designed and prototyped a multi-axis folding submarine fin mechanism with integrated rotational deployment and compact retraction capabilities for improved maneuverability and storage efficiency. LEADERSHIP

Purdue ARC (Autonomous Robotics Club): Dog Copter Project Manager Dec 2022 – May 2024

• Proposed and led development of a transforming drone-quadruped robotics platform integrating aerial and ground mobility systems.

• Recruited and coordinated a 20-member multidisciplinary engineering team spanning mechanical, electrical, and software.

• Established project architecture, timelines, and dependency tracking using Gantt charts and subsystem planning documentation.

• Developed MATLAB optimization tools evaluating 15+ design parameters for power-to-weight ratio and mechanical performance.

• Designed mechanical systems including folding propeller-leg attachment mechanisms and robotic structural assemblies.

• Built and tested miniature robotic dog prototypes utilizing servo motors and custom mechanical linkages.

• Organized subsystem leadership structure and technical review meetings to improve development coordination and integration. PROJECTS/EXPERIENCE

Stock-bot July 2024 – Present

• Developed and tested a security trading algorithm by leveraging the Python3 Alpaca streaming API to automatically analyze and execute trades using real stock and crypto data.

• Utilized OOP to work with multiple stocks and crypto assets.

• Build and deployed the automated trading service in a Docker container. Factory layout optimization algorithm Sep 2025 – Sep 2025

• Developed a Python-based algorithm in IE 484 to optimize job shop floor layouts, including machine count and placement.

• Integrated techniques such as SPT for job shop, CRAFT for closeness rating and a custom clustering algorithm for plotting.

• Achieved the most efficient design in the class, requiring the fewest machines to meet production requirements. Math mobile game June 2025 – July 2025

• Developed a puzzle game inspired by the equation pyramid from The Devil’s Plan (S2E11), featuring levels and custom game modes

• Built a robust algorithm to dynamically generate solvable number pyramids of configurable sizes.

• Used Kivy for the initial prototype, then rewrote the app in Swift due to iOS support issues.

• Deployed onto the App Store and achieved multiple downloads without marketing. ETF Recommendation Bot August 2024 – December 2024

• Developed a bot in Go to recommend ETFs, using an algorithm for finding similar ETFs based on customizable filters

• Self-taught Golang, gaining expertise in advanced topics like multi-level filter searching, sorting, and Excel file handling.

• Built comprehensive unit tests to validate functionality, ensuring 100% accuracy across all test cases.

• Designed an intuitive user interface for entering multiple ETF tickers or search parameters, with seamless export to Excel. WORK EXPERIENCE

GAP Seasonal Sales associate November 2024 – January 2025

• Assisted 50+ customers per shift while developing strong communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Supported inventory management operations including stocking, organization, and low-inventory monitoring. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

Volunteer Experience: Fiji Service Trip October 2019 – November 2019

• Built a sidewalk with a team of 20 to protect Fijian feet from the unsanitary ground

• Painted walls of various local houses to improve the local infrastructure and Fijian lives

• Cooked and distributed food to prevent starvation among locals

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