Nicholas Bishop Email & Phone Number

Moline, IL, US

• Develops feature level embedded software for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) on ExactEmerge / MaxEmerge planters, using C and MATLAB Simulink MBSD environment
• Debugs software and controller networks using analysis tools such as CANalyzer and Wireshark
• Validates software in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and machine testing

Pasadena, CA, US

• Assisted with developing control process and algorithms for the projectile-based deployment of the Transient H2O Reconnaissance (TH2OR) instrument for Mars subsurface sounding to detect liquid water
• Interfaced a FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) to a Xilinx Virtex-7
• Developed DAC/ADC processes using a proprietary C++ API

Kingsville, TX, US

• Participated in a regional multidisciplinary research program to advance the understanding of sustainable water use in South Texas.
• Researched and designed a model for a future Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) installation in the South Texas region for monitoring water availability, quality, and demand.
• Developed a mock website for stakeholders to visualize and manage the WSN.

Kingsville, TX, US

• Helped in the development of a model for a Carbon Nanotube field effect transistor.
• Main roles were writing program modules to solve the electrostatic and deploy the Fortran code through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Stampede2 supercomputer
• Designed and maintained university website detailing a new research initiative to increase naval awareness among future STEM professionals
• Collaborated with two other undergraduates using the GitHub version control tool
• Implemented new project management techniques with a diverse group of colleagues with the collaboration of nearby Naval Air Stations and Naval Research Laboratory

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US

• Learned about commercial industrial automation products and applications
• Assisted Engineer with troubleshooting, replacing, and upgrading existing systems
• Helped sales team with identifying customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth
• Performed technical/product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts
• Coordinated with customers to design and provide upgrade to systems
• Traveled to project sites to preform start-up, integration, and training services

Corpus Christi, Texas, US

• Provided tutorial assistance in mathematics courses i.e. Algebra through Differential Equations
• Additionally, tutored C++ and MATLAB, digital logic, circuits I, and Inorganic chemistry I
• The tutoring facility received around 800 to 900 students per week

Washington, DC, US

• Designed a hypothetical version of the 2020 Mars rover using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software to include important components, e.g. chassis, power supply, robotic arm, and scientific instruments.
• Worked in a team and tasked with designing and developing a robotic rover to traverse simulated Martian terrain, and retrieve regolith samples at the Johnson Space Center
• Chosen as Chief Engineer for assigned team
• Served as technical lead and coordinated rover design and development
• Ensured software engineers coordinated with design engineers and that all interfaces were understood.

Corpus Christi, TX, US

• Provided academic support via tutorial assistance
• Served as a positive role model for students
• Encouraged high academic achievement

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechatronics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science