Ryan Balloun Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Worked as part of the Regional Systems Engineering Team in Tactical Communications. My work included the following: - Reviewing system interconnect diagrams for demonstrations and customer quotes - Reviewing equipment lists for international demonstration preparations - Using communication systems planning software and IP routing plans to set up demonstrations - Assisting in Factory Acceptance Tests for customer equipment I interact with tactical combat radios that operate in the HF and VHF/UHF bands, as well as VSAT satellite dishes and microwave data links.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Conducted research on underwater wireless acoustic networks and modems as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at I-SENSE. Gained insight into the impacts of underwater physical phenomena on the accurate transmission and reception of data sent in underwater communication links via acoustic waves; conducted simulated experiments in GNU Radio and MATLAB software on M-FSK communication schemes. At the end of the program, presented research methods and results to an audience for evaluation of the work completed.

Rochester, New York, United States

Electrical Engineering Lead at student venture in remote sensing and disease scanning for commercial crops!

Rochester, New York, United States

• Developing working prototype of optical agricultural scanner for plant diseases and blemishes (see more details in "Projects" category)• Serving as lead electrical in firmware design / error analysis and computer imaging processing• Learning about entrepreneurship soft skills and customer discovery, market strategies, and the startup process through interaction with customers and program coaches

Houston, Texas, United States

• Handled files for program’s application process and organized online file database • Researched and organized application paperwork for nonprofit federal and statewide grants• Sat in on company meetings and training seminars to observe non-profit functions and uses of technology in a non-profit setting (Apricot and HCDC community database)