Ethan Race
Madison,WI
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fire and Life Safety Inspector
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests of extinguishers and defibrillators.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Lawn Care Worker
Swenson's Lawn Care and Snow Plowing
Chisago City, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated power equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers safely while adhering to company guidelines for use procedures.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient lawn care services.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects within given deadlines.
Merchandiser
Bernick's Pepsi
Dresser, WI
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked in stores across the St. Croix Valley to ensure adequate products were available for purchase and displays were aesthetically pleasing
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
Seasonal Worker
St. Croix Valley Tree Farm
Somerset, WI
- Operated the tree shaker and baler machinery
- Ensured efficiency and safety in tree processing operations
- Provided attentive customer service during peak holiday season
Stocking Associate
Dick's Fresh Market
Osceola, WI
- Ensured optimal store presentation through effective stocking and facing of products
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Provided exemplary customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
05.2027
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
01.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of Computer Hardware
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Diligent and Dependable Worker
- Proficient in Java, MatLab, Assembly, C#
- Debugging both software and hardware issues
- Solid grasp of microcontrollers such as Arduino
Projects
Servo Hand Project
- Designed and built a robotic hand using Styrofoam, servo motors, and Arduino technology.
- Developed a responsive system where the robotic hand clenches when a user wearing a glove makes a fist.
- Programmed Arduino to process sensor data from the glove and control servo motors for finger movement.
- Improved design iteration by troubleshooting wiring and optimizing servo response times.
- Gained hands-on experience in robotics, Arduino programming, and mechanical design.
Self Taught Video Game Project
- Developed a 3D rocket game using Unity and C#, where players navigate a rocket through multiple levels without crashing or running out of fuel.
- Programmed game mechanics including realistic physics for rocket movement, fuel consumption, and collision detection.
- Optimized game performance by managing resource usage and reducing lag during gameplay.
- Gained experience in game development using Unity's physics engine, scripting in C#, and level design principles.
- Tested and debugged various gameplay scenarios to ensure smooth, bug-free user experiences.
Timeline
Fire and Life Safety Inspector
University of Wisconsin-Madison
08.2024 - Current
Lawn Care Worker
Swenson's Lawn Care and Snow Plowing
05.2024 - 08.2024
Merchandiser
Bernick's Pepsi
04.2023 - 08.2023
Seasonal Worker
St. Croix Valley Tree Farm
Stocking Associate
Dick's Fresh Market
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School