Evan Beard Email & Phone Number

Ohio, United States

As an intern at SRC, I worked with three other interns to create a web application that could assist in the analysis of RADAR signals/systems. Parsing through RADAR data and doing calculations in Excel can be time consuming for signal analysts. Our project explored a solution to that issue by using large language models (LLMs). LLM Evaluation:Used LLM-based Python libraries in order to create a script that evaluates LLM responses by accuracy. Ran multiple trials to determine LLM accuracy and obtain performance-related metrics.RADAR Calculations:Wrote code in MATLAB to perform a handful of RADAR-related calculations, such as range resolution, unambiguous range, detection range, and unambiguous velocity. This code would later get implemented into the backend of our web app.Backend development:Implemented MATLAB code into tools that can be used by LLM to conduct calculations on signal data formatted as JSONs. These tools are part of a graph structure that our LLM uses.Leveraged Python libraries to run MATLAB code in our Python backend.Utilized prompt engineering in order to ensure that the LLM would run the correct script.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

For my second term with AES Ohio, I worked in transmission planning, meaning that I was involved in projects regarding the high voltage power lines in the Dayton area. My primary tool for this was Siemens PSSE, which is a powerful Python-based software that is used for modeling power grids and performing load flow calculations. Key responsibilities and accomplishments include:Servicing New Loads:Utilized PSSE to perform load flow calculations and explore possible solutions for servicing large load additions to the grid. Some being greater than 200MW.Wrote contingency files to ensure grid reliability during software analysis. Examples of contingencies are tower, line, and breaker outages.Worked in a software called TARA to run bulk system analysis.Involved in projects budgeted greater than $20MDeveloping Current-State Model:Collected updated load data.Searched through previous company projects and files to determine current system topology.Built a current-state model of our system in PSSE, giving potential to study the effects of planned outagesUpdating Models and Ensuring Regulation Compliance:Responded to concerns from our regional transmission organization, PJM.Updated PJM's models to more accurately reflect our system and solve any issues of code compliance.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

With AES Ohio I worked in distribution planning. This means that I was helping to plan projects for the lower voltage portion of the grid in Dayton. Some of my accomplishments include:Updating Load Information:Utilized the CYME software to model circuits within the ~17,000 mile distribution system.Estimated distribution loads and ran load flow calculations in CYME to get updated load data and view potential voltage issues. The loads were estimated by using transformer ratings and power factor.Gathered load data for primary metered customers.System Appraisal:Developed an appraisal document that tracks peak loads and ratings for over 600 circuits. Referred to appraisal document when planning projects to ensure capability of load transfers.Smart Grid:Identified optimal distribution circuits and locations for smart-grid reclosers to improve the reliability of the distribution system.Targeted circuits with low reliability, but with strong ties to reliable circuits.Sectionalized circuits by customer count, so that the amount of people losing power in an outage is minimized. Interconnection Applications:Reviewed customer applications for connecting solar panels onto the distribution system.Compared expected generation to current power use to ensure customers would not back-feed too much power onto the grid.Identified components in customer schematics, such as inverters, meters, and panels, to assess the validity of their interconnection plans.

Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States

As an electrical engineering intern at KLH I drafted the electrical plans for multiple projects using Revit. My portion of the company worked with retail accounts, including First Watch, Family Dollar, and Kroger. During my time at KLH I modified around 150 construction drawings. Here were some of my responsibilities within the role:Modifying construction drawings:Adding electrical components, such as receptacles/outlets, lights, and panels.Making clear labels to provide further instructions on the installation of electrical components.Using a mixture of critical thinking, electrical code, and company practice to make sure that components are placed in an intuitive way.Creating one-line diagrams to specify how buildings will be fed power.Revised and improved electrical plans based on feedback from licensed engineers.Simulating Circuit Loading:Leveraged special software within Revit to view how much power electrical components will require.Referred to load requirements of components to determine what should be circuited together, as well as which components should be on what voltage.Created a panel schedule that reflects circuit plans.

Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States

As an electrical engineering intern at KLH I drafted the electrical plans for multiple projects using Revit. My portion of the company worked with retail accounts, including First Watch, Family Dollar, and Kroger. During my time at KLH I modified around 150 construction drawings. Here were some of my responsibilities within the role:Modifying construction drawings:Adding electrical components, such as receptacles/outlets, lights, and panels.Making clear labels to provide further instructions on the installation of electrical components.Using a mixture of critical thinking, electrical code, and company practice to make sure that components are placed in an intuitive way.Creating one-line diagrams to specify how buildings will be fed power.Revised and improved electrical plans based on feedback from licensed engineers.Simulating Circuit Loading:Leveraged special software within Revit to view how much power electrical components will require.Referred to load requirements of components to determine what should be circuited together, as well as which components should be on what voltage.Created a panel schedule that reflects circuit plans.

Education record

High School Diploma