Frida Morales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Focused Electrical Engineer with background in power systems, automation and controls. Experienced in energy and engineering design with a sustainability end goal.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Systems Engineer
Columbia FSAE Racing
09.2022 - Current
- Test and assemble three low voltage enclosure boards utilizing KiCad and Simulink software
- Compiled data to interpret results and troubleshoot signals from enclosures with accumulator and CAN bus
- Optimize sensor data by 10% to MCU's sending accurate and timely CAN bus messages to system, crucial for shutdown circuit compliance
Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions Intern
American Honda Motors
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Identified best electric vehicle charging stations to utilize for large scale project based on capacity, specifications, and meetings with EVCS corporations while attending 36th Electric Vehicle Symposium in Sacramento, CA.
- Presented energy services pitch to Honda that increases performance and efficiency of future energy services like V2G and V2H using data analysis
- Analyzed the installation and performance of three vehicle-to-home charging stations from competitors for benchmarking analysis and in depth understanding of components used for bidirectional charging
- Performed extensive research into utility incentives and pilot programs for V2H and V2X across the United States, focused on load demands and capacity as well.
Data Analysis Intern
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Recorded data, analyzed test results and kept meticulous reports, using cell imaging software (Image J) and MATLAB.
- Resolved data and recorded discrepancies with actionable corrective solutions.
- Verified achievement of research objectives to deliver valuable insight regarding cognitive functions and presented to Los Angeles' doctors and researchers at symposium.
Materials Engineering Intern
Willdan Engineering
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Sourced materials from new suppliers to save $5,000 in company costs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY05.2025
Skills
- CAD Software and Equipment
- MathWorks MATLAB
- Python, Java
- Electronic Schematics (LTSpice, KiCAD, Solidworks)
Projects and Affiliations
AM Radio Receiver
- Designed a radio receiver and worked with modulation to test different signals from radio stations
- Created schematic of circuit board that was implemented in radio receiver
Affiliations: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Chicanx Caucus, Girls Who Code
Timeline
Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions Intern
American Honda Motors
06.2023 - 09.2023
Control Systems Engineer
Columbia FSAE Racing
09.2022 - Current
Materials Engineering Intern
Willdan Engineering
12.2021 - 08.2022
Data Analysis Intern
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Columbia University in The City of New York
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