Jett Ptacek

Address: 1709 S Purdue Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Phone: (605) 553-6216 Email: jmptacek@iastate.edu

EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Expected Graduation: May 2018
Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering with Honors - GPA 3.60
WORK EXPERIENCE
Micron Technology, Boise, ID May 2017 - August 2017
Software Design Engineering Intern


Wrote features and bug fixes for an in-house DRAM and NAND testing machine

Coded at the hardware, object, and UI level using C++ and WPF

Collaborated with both software and electrical engineers
Debugged in a lab environment using hardware and software tools
Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA May 2016 - August 2016
Java Developer Intern


Member of an agile team focusing on collaboration and Java web applications

Modified inefficient back-end code to improve application reliability

Researched new technologies and gave a team presentation to IT leaders
Updated front-end code to match business requirements
Midcontinent Communications, Sioux Falls, SD May 2015 - August 2015
RF / Optical Engineering Intern
Effectively researched alternative UPS systems and renewable energy solutions

o Contacted suppliers, reported findings, and conducted presentations
Tested new proactive network maintenance software and companys internal website
Organized and complied power systems data pertaining to companys HFC network
LEADERSHIP
Undergraduate Assistant January 2016 - December 2016


Interviewed and hired potential First-Year Honors Program Leaders

Planned and taught leader trainings

Organized and managed a retreat for 450 honor students
Co-lead a 16-week honors leader seminar
First-Year Honors Program Leader August 2015 - December 2015


Co-lead a freshman honors seminar
Successfully created and implemented a 16-week syllabus
PROJECTS
3D Metal Printer Senior Design Project focused on stainless steel parts and nondestructive

evaluation
Chess Application Android Development


Financial Community Homepage - Java Web application for Principal Financial Group
Coloring Book Universal Windows Platform application
SKILLS


Proficient in Java, C, and C++
Personal Experience with C#, Android Development & Universal Windows Platform Applications
HONORS
Iowa States Deans List (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017)


AP Scholar with Distinction (2014)
Academic Excellence Award (2014)