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EDUCATION
Iowa State University GPA 3.06
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
Expected Graduation Spring, 2018
Linn-Mar High School GPA 3.65
Graduated 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alliant Energy Transmission Planning Intern (May 30th Aug 4th 2017) Cedar Rapids, IA
Developed line diagrams to reduce costs for meter placements
Introduce new solutions to improve voltage levels in rural communities
Created a map utilizing Google Maps Pro for transmission line planning
Alliant Energy Distribution Engineer Intern (May 16th Aug 2nd 2016) Madison, WI
Designed distribution line maps for old power lines that needed replacement
Studied substation sustainability utilizing SynerGi Electric
Evaluated fuses on power lines at different line voltages
Wind Energy Science Engineering and Policy REU WESEP (June 1st Aug 7th 2015) Ames, IA
Conducted research for permanent magnet generators in wind turbines
Presented a research paper and poster to faculty
ACTIVITIES
Senior Design Project 2017 to present
Power system analysis in an induction type wind turbine
Collaborate with a REC to set up a wind turbine on the power grid
Validate that no islanding will occur when connecting the turbine to the grid
Iowa State Marching Band (ISUCFVMB) 2014 to present
Collaborate with members to accomplish a common goal
Strong time management skills (8+ hours per week)
Men and Womens Iowa State Basketball Pep Band
Volleyball Pep Band
Project: Created the game battleship in C code 2015
Designed how the game should work and developed the code outside of school
Using C, the game was programed to be played with a player vs. a computer
Project: Partnered to create motion sensor LEDs on bass drums 2014
Circuit analysis and circuit development
Worked under tight deadlines in a high stress environment
Wind Energy Student Organization (WESO) 2015 to 2017
Designed a small wind turbine on campus with the research committee
Learned about the inner workings of wind energy
Participated in the Outreach Committee to teach others about wind energy
SKILLS
Familiar with; SynerGi, ArcFM Viewer, PSSE, GIS, AutoCAD, MotorSolve, MAGNET, Java, LineTech, Photoshop, SCADA
Programming Skills: C, Java, Matlab
Proficient at Microsoft Office