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Hello! I'm Jacob
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I'm a student at Clemson University studying Electrical Engineering. I hope to help develop cutting-edge technologies such as space systems, autonomous vehicles, or innovative energy solutions. I keep myself busy through a combination of sports, photography jobs, club membership, and hobby-electronics projects.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Summer 2020
Weapons Systems and Technology Intern
DYNETICS​
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Assisted development of LTAMDS, a Patriot missile defense system replacement
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Radar simulation code analysis and testing. Debugged PRI offset issue
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Created a variety of charts and graphs in Python comparing radar simulation results
Summer 2019
Plant Engineering Intern
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
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Instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level), DCS, AC & DC motors
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Solo project quoting, redlining, and designing conversion of float level switches to radar units
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Assisted on more than 30 projects over the 11-week internship
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Applied NEC standards to design of in-plant electrical systems
Summer 2018, Spring 2019
Controls Engineer Co-op
JR AUTOMATION
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Application development in Visual Studio using C#, VB
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Taught points to 6-axis ABB robots
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Software support for internal project management tools
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MSSQL Database work
May-December 2017
Controls Engineer Co-op
ADVANCED AUTOMATION
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HMI development using Siemens TIA Portal
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Macro development for internal company tools in Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft SQL Management Studio and SQL Navigator work
Summer 2016
Utilities Power Distribution Intern
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
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Visual lightning strike data analysis using Excel
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Updated motor starter wiring schematics
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Wiring diagram study and investigation
SKILLS
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C# / C / VB.Net / C++ / VBA
I've primarily been a programmer on my co-op rotations. I am working on learning Python in my spare time.
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3D Printing
I own a 3D Printer (Monoprice Maker Select Plus) and have designed+printed custom parts for various projects and repairs.
Arduino/ESP8266/Microcontrollers
Visual Studio
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Machine Learning / Deep Learning
I have done a few personal projects implementing deep learning (Keras and Tensorflow) to predict cryptocurrency prices and deted 3D printer failures.
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SQL Databases
At work I have created and edited stored procedures, views, development databases, and tables using MS SQL Server Management Studio.
FREELANCE WORK
Award-Winning Bespoke Commercial Interior LED Sign, complete with advanced fully addressable animation circuitry, designed with over 3200 LEDs and 500 hand-soldered connections.
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​Electrical Engineering and Circuit Design: Jacob Thompson
Aluminum Cabinet Custom Design & Fabrication: Visiontech / Missouri Neon Company
Controller and Software Design and Deployment: Jacob Thompson
Project Collaboration Research & Development: Jacob Thompson & Keoni Rogers
Client: TierOne Solutions, LLC
PERSONAL PROJECTS
EDUCATION
2020-2021
Master's Degree
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
I am working on getting a Masters degree at Clemson in Electrical Engineering under Dr. Ian Walker. I will be working on a project in the growing field of Architecture Robotics, developing responsive surfaces that could be used in self-driving cars, entertainment, or medical applications. I have a focus on Intelligent Systems, and am working on research related to continuum robotics in the home.
2015-2020
Bachelor's Degree
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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Electrical Engineering
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.95/4.00 GPA
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Member of the Club Ultimate Frisbee Team (all years), President of Photography Club (2018)
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Student photographer for the athletic department
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User and advocate for Clemson Makerspace
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Liked it enough I decided to stay even longer!
2011-2015
High School Diploma
SULLIVAN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
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Graduated with 4.00/4.00 GPA
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President of Spanish club, Beta club
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Vice-president of the marching band
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Participated in Marching Band, Varsity Soccer, Cross Country
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Elected Class President by my graduating class
CERTIFICATES, AWARDS, & LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Certificates
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Passed the FE Exam for Electrical Engineering (first try, as a Junior!)
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SAChE Level 1 Certificate (Safety and Chemical Engineering Education)
Leadership Positions
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Clemson Photography Club President (2018-2019)
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RHA Community Advocate (2016-2017)
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High School Class President (2015)
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Marching Band Vice-president (2014-2015)
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President of Spanish club, beta club (2013-2015)
AWARDS
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Clemson ECE Outstanding Sophomore of the Year (2016-2017)
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...I'm working on it okay...
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Various scholarships I need to look up. Thanks for reading this far :)