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Boulder, CO, US

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Developed continuous improvements for noise floor, CMRR, and self-calibration of analog front-end for EMG system
• Created modeling and simulation tools used to optimize DSP algorithms in EMG system using Matlab and LTSpice
• Led hardware design and implementation of low-cost method to automatically identify disposables used in next-gen surgical console using infrared sensors
• Developed driver in C++ to test, characterize, and model infrared sensors; performed statistical analysis with Minitab
• Defined interface control documentation for signals, information, and power between subsystems
• Captured pre-compliance testing needs for IEC60601-1 medical electromagnetic compatibility standard

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

• Center for Remote Sensing and Integrated Systems
• Miniaturized low-cost Ka-band (32-38 GHz) radar module with metalization process for 3D Printed horn antennas

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

• Center for Remote Sensing and Integrated Systems
• Miniaturized prototype connectorized radar module with ADS simulation, Altium Designer PCBA capture, and electromagnetic co-simulation
• Designed various specialized switching power supplies for distributing power to integrated radar systems
• Characterized RF performance of various board-to-board connectors to validate performance in radar system up to 22GHz
• Researched reflectionless (absorptive) filter technology to understand feasibility and application for use in radar systems

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

• Information and Telecommunication Technology Center: Radar Systems & Remote Sensing Lab
• Implemented Range-Doppler Radar DSP in MATLAB

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Designed, layed out, assembled, and brought up PCBA to characterize performance of PDN simulation software using Altium Designer.
• Trained audience of ~20 engineers on Altium Power Delivery Network simulation software
• Optimized LabVIEW program to collect data from TI BQ-series battery management IC and improve reporting of battery health status

Santa Rosa, California, United States

• Automated calculation of a key business metric by creating VBA macros in Excel to extract and analyzethousands of data points and reduce labor by >95%
• Planned project using DMAIC + A3 problem solving method to more efficiently route a solution for the problem
• Documented the program to allow for future support, created installer package for ease in usability

• One of 29 fellows in the Pride track of the 176 members accepted into the program nationwide
• Developed Leadership and professional skills by engaging with mentors in the consulting industry

• One of 59 selected teams from over 1,500 applicants
• Presented our solution to help break the cycle of homelessness, dubbed "Covenant Village", to Covenant House:
• Expand the long-term residential capacity at Covenant House locations in the form of tiny house villages in 9 months
• Leverage existing connections with corporate sponsors for higher-education scholarships
• Empower current youth in the ROP program to learn, build, and grow through designing & constructing their own homes

Kansas City, Missouri

• Thoroughly tested RF filters to screen commercial parts for flight specifications
• Followed test procedure involving carefully interpreting readings from Agilent spectrum analyzer and logging them for traceability

Kansas City, Missouri

• Developed Python and VBA scripts to automate laborious data entry into a bulk processor to minimize human error
• Migrated ERP databases to more efficient system that improves overall working efficiency
• Maintained legacy infrastructure to optimize for minimum downtime

Leawood, KS

• Engaged students in a curriculum designed to teach the fundamentals of logic and programming, in a fun, supportive way
• Fostered a problem-solving mindset in JavaScript and HTML by engaging to think critically and creatively

Overland Park, Kansas

• Assisted the Field Mobility Team responsible for all wireless communication devices used by drivers and at shipping terminals
• Comprehensive troubleshooting, prompt response time, and active client and vendor outreach
• Ensured all users have their problems resolved and are satisfied

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Education record

Education record