Kyle Trost

(815)557-6073 ktrost@iastate.edu 11350 McKenna Dr Frankfort, IL

Summary of Qualifications
Systematic & dynamic problem-solver with the ability to assess various constituent group needs
Demonstrated communication skills in both technical and business settings

Education
Iowa State University-Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (In Progress)
Class Level: Senior Overall GPA: 3.15
Expected Graduation: Spring 2018

Applicable Skills
Programming/Assembly Languages: C, Java, C++, Matlab (Simulink), MIPS, ARM, Python, x86
Scripting Languages: Bash, JavaScript, PHP, PowerShell
Hardware: Function Generator, Oscilloscope, Digital and Analog Multimeters, Sensors/Transducers, Op Amp Circuit Board
Applications: Xilinx SDK, Xilinx Platform Studio, Eclipse, Model Sim, Putty, PSpice, Canoe, Microsoft Azure, Access
Team-Based Projects
Zed-Leppelin (CprE 488) Four week, three-person embedded systems project. Developed a zedboard (FPGA) based
security system that supported live motion detection and video streaming.
IRLegend (CprE 288) Four week, team based, real-time, embedded systems project. Developed robot to navigate
random course using onboard sensors using C and custom built user interface in Java to display the robot's current status
Mips Pipeline Processor (CprE 381) Four week, two-person project that implemented 45 MIPS instruction on a 5-stage,
simulated, MIPS Processor using Modelsim in VHDL
Professional Experience
John Deere (5/17-8/17)
World Leader in Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing - Product Engineering Intern
Created innovative, real-time solutions for monitoring and logging key metrics during equipment component
testing
Experience working in a lab environment, building relationships with both wage and salary workers
Introduced new platforms for data acquisition via FPGA, demonstrating capability to develop new, innovative
solutions
Caterpillar Inc. (5/16 8/16)
World Leader in Construction Equipment Manufacturing - IT-Developer Intern
Worked with Reliability Engineers to develop applications advancing the automation by diagnosing potential
issues as they occur.
Handled cloud-based API management solutions, implementing automation processes to replace manual
administrative tasks and instrumentation of monitoring around system configurations
Increased working knowledge of the Agile development methodology
PrISUm (8/16 Present)
Iowa State University Solar Car - Dashboard Team Lead
Gained hands on on experience in communicating with a multitude of devices on a CAN bus
Developed leadership skills, leading a team of five underclassmen to develop our current car display
Personal Interests
Activities: Hockey, Golf, Volleyball, Working Out, Running.
Volunteer Work: Feed My Starving Children, Volleyball Referee (Adult League).
* References Available Upon Request