Experience
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Education
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Grand Valley State University
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Activities and Societies: Frederic Meijer Honors College Fencing Club
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing
Minor: Biomedical Engineering -
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Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Boys State, Boy Scouts , Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Varsity Ski Team
Licenses & Certifications
Courses
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Advanced Product Design
EGR 401
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Engineering Mechanics of Human Motion
EGR 447
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Introduction to Production
EGR 440
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Manufacturing Controls Systems
EGR 450
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Manufacturing Processes
EGR 367
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Medical Device Design
EGR 403
Projects
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GVSU Senior Engineering Project
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See projectMy senior engineering project was the development of an Automated Buffing machine for Autocam Medical. My primary task for the project was programming the machine, including the buffing operation, and movements of the robot arm. The machine is currently in use at Autocam for production. See the attached video for more details.
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Bluetooth Toaster
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While taking EGR 401 Advanced Product Design, I worked with a team to develop a bluetooth operated toaster. The device used an Arduino to control the duration of the toasting operation, communicate with the bluetooth app to select and display both settings and time remaining, and to cancel the toasting if selected by the operator. an OLED display was also added and programed to display the current setting of the toaster and the time remaining.
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Meclab Controls Project
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The final project for EGR 450 Manufacturing Control Systems, this project consisted of programming a small scale manufacturing line. The project required an understanding of Allen-bradley PLC programming, including HMI development, PLC ladder logic programming, Ethernet connection validation, and troubleshooting both software and hardware.
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Vending Machine
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The final project for EGR 226 Microcontroller Programming, this project consisted of developing a small vending machine capable of dispensing packs of gum to the user.
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EGR 107 RoboSockey Competition
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Worked with a team to design, prototype, test, build, and troubleshoot a small autonomous robot. The robot was designed to collect various balls within an arena and then transport them to one of the four goals. Our design placed in the top ten of the competition and was one of the first to qualify.
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Icreate 360 Mock Business
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Worked as part of a team to create a mock surfing and skateboarding business. During the year, the team created both a surfboard and a longboard from scratch. The team also worked to create the workings of a functional business. At the end of the semester, the longboard and surfboard were sold at an auction.
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Adjustable Prosthetic Leg
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See projectDesigned a 3D printable prosthetic that is able to adjust to the users height and leg dimensions.
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Eagle Scout Project
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See projectThis project was conducted to achieve the rank of eagle scout. The objective of the project was to build and place benches within Duncan Woods, a park within Grand Haven Michigan. 4 benches were created and installed throughout the park.
Honors & Awards
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Michigan Blood Red Honor Cord
Grand Haven High School
These graduation cords were earned by donating blood at least 6 times during high school.
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
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High School Music Letter
Grand Haven High School
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High School Academic Letter
Grand Haven High School
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High School Athletic Letter
Grand Haven High School
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