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Detroit, MI, US

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Developed & deployed a 3-part system for logging & displaying chain conveyor take-up pressures, including a macro-enabled Excel workbook that automatically extracts data from floor PLCs.
• Configured AI-based camera systems for future error prevention & trained a machine learning model to visually identify operator assembly errors.
• Educated myself on the Global Conveyor Controls Standard (GCCS), which I followed to implement various PLC & HMI projects on the plant floor.
• Independently initiated & developed a Microsoft Access database to complement the personnel management system, addressing an ease-of-use need I identified.
• Designed a new standard for managing personnel assignments & training on the plant floor, making enhancements as needed by collaborating with plant leaders.
• Presented a comprehensive overview of my internship experience to the plant lead & executives, highlighting key projects & outcomes.

West Lafayette, IN, US

• Supported residents & faculty by assisting with mail retrieval, lost keys, item check-in/out, room move-in/out, & other administrative tasks.
• Volunteered for shifts needed to be filled to assist other student employees with conflicts.
• Filled various off-season positions in other residential buildings
• Completed Indiana standard training to ensure the protection of residents of the building.

US

• Investigated, designed, & installed a control circuit for a cooling system to bring post-oven vehicle surface temperatures down to workable levels.
• Upgraded a department-wide AVEVA WonderWare data management system.
• Implemented multiple custom, scratch-built software solutions to assist in data trend collection.
• Trained in lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Educated in industrial networking technologies like EtherNet/IP & FINS.
• Completed projects utilizing OMRON industrial controls hardware (NE1S PLCs, NS10 PTs, etc).

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Sole developer of an internal software suite that displays real-time sensor data & enables technicians to modify test parameters of various transmissions & control systems.
• Worked daily with department supervisors as mentors throughout development process.
• Learned the process of implementing data acquisition & control applications for real-time use.
• Assisted in configuration, installation, & maintenance of additional departmental software.
• Documented, maintained, & coordinated system designs & modifications.
• Assisted Data Systems Engineers to ensure documentation is accurate & current.

• Maintained all city landscape areas, nature trails, & irrigation systems.
• Prepared & maintained all city & school athletic facilities.
• Performed set-up & take-down of athletic equipment for practices & events.
• Operated city vehicles & equipment.

• Secured projects within community.
• Additional work obtained via referrals & returning customers.
• Weeding, lawn-cutting, mulching, hydro-seed care, & light landscaping.
• PC troubleshooting, repair, assembly, & maintenance.
• Small equipment & miscellaneous machine repair.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering - Ee

High School Diploma