Nolan Cardona
cdona07@iastate.edu / 1(708)-921-3334
Current Address: 2517 Bruner Dr Apt C Ames IA, 50010
Permanent Address: 9703 S. Beverly Chicago IL, 60643
Objective
Seeking to advance in my engineering career with a summer 2019 internship or co-op
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA (Expected Graduation May 2020)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.79
Minor, Economics
Professional Experiences
Kiewit Power and Construction Internship, Lenexa, IL / Power Delivery Department, Substations (Summer 2018)
• Created Lightning Protection calculations and drawings for Linden Power Station’s new Bay in substation
• Examined designer drawings and one line diagrams to develop an efficient tool for engineers to generate and
identify what type, and how many bolts are required throughout substation
Exelon Nuclear Power Internship, Morris, IL / Systems Engineering Department (Summer 2017)
• Navigated though one-line diagrams of site transformers and generators
• Developed an organized spreadsheet for site engineers to productively search through each company schematic
in a timely matter.
Exelon Nuclear Power Internship, Warrenville, IL / Design Engineering Department (Summer 2016)
• Created an innovation project saving company $15,000 per quarter and generate more company efficiency.
• Facilitated with team of Interns and engaged with full-time Engineers to determine whether a drone would be
cost efficient and provide added safety in each of the sites
Work Experience
Iowa State University College of Engineering – Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Fall 2018 – Present)
• Facilitated Electrical Circuits 1 Lab Section Providing Guidance to current students (10 hours/week)
• Enhanced student learning of the material through practice and review problems
Iowa State University Dining Services – Student Employee (Fall 2017 – Spring 2018)
• Participated in food service activities to provide good service to customers (14-15 hours/week)
• Performed data entry of food and supplies shipments.
Volunteer Experience
Feed My Starving Children, Aurora, IL – Food volunteer (Winter 2017)
• Worked with team of volunteers to package food to be sent to Africa to feed Starving families
• Sealed and packaged food into boxes leading to over 5,000 meals for the families
Activities and Leadership Experiences
Iowa State University
• DubH (Iowa State Hip Hop Dance Club-Member (Fall 2018 – Present)
• Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity – Scholarship Chair (Spring 2017 – Present)
• IEEE-Member (Fall 2016 – Present)
• National Society of Black Engineers – Member (Fall 2016 – Present)
Skills
• C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux experience, Microsoft Office, One-line diagrams, Verilog