Christopher Pohlen

2050 Hawthorn Ct Dr. #8333 Ames, IA, 50010● +1952-428-9139 cmpohlen13@gmail.com

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Objective
Seeking an internship in a computer engineering related positions for summer 2019 or co-op for spring and
summer
Education
 Iowa State University, Ames, IA
 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Psychology
o Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.00
o Expected Graduation (December 2019)
 University of Limerick, Castletroy, Ireland, Semester Study Abroad (January 2017-May 2017)
o New perspectives, new experiences, and new knowledge
o Strengthened knowledge of computer architecture, computer graphics, psychology testing, and more
Work Experience
 Electronics Engineering Intern, Software Maintenance Group, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma (May 2018-August 2018)
o Created a radar cross-section solver in C++ and Linux
o Designed a LabView program to accomplish an embedded systems task
o Produced a Wix installer file to install a usable program from a CD for security purposes
o Expanded upon an existing C# and XAML interface to better suit the client’s constantly changing needs
o Contributed to the rewiring and retrofit of an engine test cell and learned basic Ada for a small project
o Achieved an advanced understanding of the Agile Scrum team management process
 Psychology Research in Virtual Reality, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (August 2017-Present)
o Designed virtual reality applications as a research assistant in the Navigation Laboratory
o Utilizing virtual reality as testing platform for psychology testing
o Assisted in the production of a virtual environment for memory testing
 Computer Explorers, Little Canada, Minnesota (June 2016 - August 2016)
o Acted as a teacher and mentor for elementary school to teenage children
o Effectively communicated engineering concepts, along with programming, and design processes
o Required a working knowledge of the material including a familiarity with Python and other programs
Skills
Programming Languages
 Well Known: Java, C, C++
 Used: Python, VBA, C#, Verilog, HTML, XAML, Ada, Wix
Utilized Programs
 Programming: Eclipse, Cygwin, Notepad++, OpenGL, Vizard, Unity, Microsoft Visual Studio, MATLAB, LabView
 Other Engineering Work: AutoCAD, Quartus Prime
Activities, Awards, and Leadership
 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Eligible (Expected Initiation December 2018)
 Poster Presentation Competition First Place, Department of Psychology (May 2018)
 Make to Innovate Team, Member (September 2016 – December 2016)
o Member of CySat Communications and Data Handling Team
o Large use of Linux and terminal commands
o Embedded system programming and utilization
 Homecoming General Co-chair for Fraternity Pairing (August 2016 – November 2016)
o Utilized leadership skills to balance many teams at once and planning of events
 Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Founding Father (April 2016 – Present)
 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Member (February 2016 – Present)