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Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

Wrote mostly backend c++ code to run in a Qt application on an embedded linux deviceResponsible for a guidance related software moduleMet with systems engineers, product owners, and ux designers to understand and define requirements Prototyped then implemented a solution for adapting other internal libraries to run within projectCreated well defined work items in Jira to track/plan my work and for other engineers to complete Worked within the Scaled Agile Framework to facilitate fast development across many teamsDocumented newly designed software at different levels using doxygen, markdown, and Confluence Participated in early planning sessions where we made design decisions for software architecture of a new project

Updated code to be compatible with new Yocto toolchain for use with new arm processorConsistently collaborated with testing team to define tests for newly written softwareRewrote a script in python which took default measurement from a spreadsheet to be more flexible and make output easier to use as the amount of data tracked was growing quicklyDesigned and implemented an algorithm to automate matching of imported geospatial dataInvestigated and resolved defects found by testing teams and by customers in the fieldGuided a summer intern with project and provided information on system architectureStarted and organized biweekly knowledge sharing sessions for a quickly growing team to better understand the software we were responsible for

Long Lake, Minnesota

• Designed and wrote a C# application for an in-house machine which interfaced with a new Ethercat motion controller to validate the controller for future projects• Worked closely with a customer to design a custom piece of tooling• Tested finished machines and made improvement to factory approval testing process• Aided and supported two summer interns with their projects• Programed a PLC based friction testing machine for use with medical coatings• Revised the user manual of CNC based coil winding machine and brought documentation up to date

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Conducted a study using statistical process control (SPC) concepts and wrote a report which analyzed target fill weights of a machine and suggested a new target that would result in material savings of $25,000/year• Wrote SQL queries to automate data aggregation that was previously done manually• Completed training for and became Lean Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Helped expand a production tracking Excel document used in daily Gemba meetings to three additional manufacturing areas• Helped facilitate the first weeks of meetings to listen for feedback, show supervisors how to use it as a tool and ensure operators saw the value in it and bought in• Wrote a VBA program to automate the process of managing and archiving production tracking spreadsheets for supervisors with little experience using a computer• Developed a script to scrape two ERP systems to check that data was not lost in a recent conversion• Conducted and presented an engineering investigation to validate a new fixture

Mound, Mn

Boat clean and stock responsibilities: Clean exterior and interior of boat to a high standard, perform general maintenance around docks and restaurant, and load boats with necessary supplies for each cruise.Boat dock and car parking responsibilities: Greet guests as they arrive at restaurant either by car or boat. Secured boats to dock or directed cars to an open location to park as restaurant parking was limited, and answer any questions customers may have about restaurant or cruises. Dish washing Responsibilities: Clean dishes for both the restaurant and cruises in a timely manner.

Mound, Mn

Responsibilities: creating practice plans and running practices, managing players during games, and communicating clear, fair expectations with players and families. Goals for the season were to: share my passion for soccer with younger players, grow players skill and knowledge of the game, and keep players interested and having fun.