About Me

I’m an Electrical Engineer recently graduated from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. I grew up in small‑town Minnesota with my two brothers. Currently, I’m working as an Electrical Engineer at Minnkota Power Cooperative in Center, ND. In my free time, I enjoy building electronics projects, writing code, wrenching on my truck, capturing nature photography, and exploring national parks.

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering
University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
December 2023

High School
Homeschool, Lucan, MN
May 2018

Experience

Plant Engineer

Minnkota Power, Center, ND – February 2024 to Present

• Project managment to support planning and execution of equiptment upgrades and installations.
• Engineering oversignt and analysis to support plant opperation.

Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Doosan Bobcat, Bismarck, ND – May 2023 to December 2023

• Developed internal tools using C++, Matlab, Python, and the Qt framework.
• Developed and tested prototype hardware.

Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Doosan Bobcat, Bismarck, ND – May 2023 to December 2023

• Developed internal tools using C++, Matlab, Python, and the Qt framework.
• Developed and tested prototype hardware.

Electrical Engineering Intern

Crusoe Energy Systems, San Francisco, CA – May 2022 to May 2023

• Designed and developed prototype hardware devices and software, including PCB design and system software.
• Reverse engineered communication protocols and developed communications drivers.

Research Assistant

University of Mary School of Engineering, Bismarck, ND – May 2022 to December 2022

• Developed a data collection application for Apple devices.
• Selected and integrated cloud infrastructure for applications.

Teaching Assistant

University of Mary School of Engineering, Bismarck, ND – September 2021 to December 2023

• Assisted with courses in embedded systems and computing.
• Supported professors by addressing student questions and class operations.

Miner Tech Intern

Crusoe Energy Systems, Williston, ND – May 2021 to May 2022

• Designed and developed customized testing equipment (hardware and software).
• Diagnosed and repaired Bitmain ASIC miner hashboards.

Engineering Assistant

University of Mary School of Engineering, Bismarck, ND – February 2021 to April 2022

• Assisted faculty with various tasks and engineering projects.
• Helped students with project work and the operation of equipment (e.g., 3D printers).

Webcast Assistant

University of Mary Athletics, Bismarck, ND – January 2021 to February 2021

• Set up webcast equipment and operated cameras.
• Assisted with post‑event cleanup.

Technical Skills

• Programming & Scripting: C/C++, Python, BASH
• Embedded Systems: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design
• Software & Tools: Linux, VIM, CAD, LaTeX, Microsoft Office
• Other: FDM 3D Printing, Soldering, Basic Automotive Work

Projects

• Neural Reader: Neural network for recognizing handwritten digits.
  (Code on Github)

• Local Assistant: A locally hosted home automation assistant powered by an LLM.
  (Code on Github)

• HR-1 Humanoid Robot: A large Arduino‑based robot controlled via Bluetooth.
  (YouTube)

Involvement

• Engineering Club President, University of Mary (2020 – 2023)
• Emerging Leaders Academy, University of Mary (2019 – 2020)
• Technical Lead for Aquatic Robotics Team, Redwood County 4H (2017 – 2019)
• After‑school STEM Teacher, Redwood Library 4H Program (2017 & 2018)

This resume reflects my most recent professional experience and skills. For more details on my projects, please see the Projects page.