Josiah Obeng-Boampong
High School Student
San Antonio
Summary
Motivated high school junior with strong experience in robotics, engineering design, and STEM research. Skilled in leading technical projects, building hardware systems, and collaborating on team-based engineering challenges. Seeking opportunities to apply problem-solving, programming, and analytical skills in real-world engineering or research environments as well as prepare for the next steps to becoming a true engineer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Community Clean Up Volunteer
Ridgedale Community Association
09.2024 - Current
- Established strong communication channels with fellow volunteers, enabling seamless coordination and collaboration during clean-up activities.
- Collaborated with local organizations to organize community-wide clean-up events, resulting in increased volunteer participation.
Usher Volunteer
Summit Church
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted patrons with special needs, ensuring their comfort and accessibility throughout the event.
- Supported event planning committees by setting up tables, chairs, and audiovisual equipment for meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and orderly atmosphere for worship services, contributing to a positive experience for attendees.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Tutor
YCAP
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated underprivileged students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
Junior, Class of 2027 -
McCallie School
Chattanooga, TN 05.2001 -
Skills
Robotics: FTC systems, control theory basics, mechanism design, PID (learning)
Programming: Python
Experienced in CAD design using Fusion 360
Electronics: Microcontrollers, soldering, sensor integration
3D printing and machining basics
Fundamental data analysis
Power systems
Electrical wiring
Awards & Honors
SAT: 1530 (1550 superscore), PSAT: 1470, Michaels-Dickson Scholarship Recipient, Two NSE Gold Medals for Spanish Excellence, Honor Roll, Head of School's List, National Recognition for Robotics Competition
Research Interests
Robotics, embedded systems, sensing technologies, human–robot interaction, applied ML for mechanical systems.
Timeline
Tutor
YCAP
02.2025 - 05.2025
Community Clean Up Volunteer
Ridgedale Community Association
09.2024 - Current
Usher Volunteer
Summit Church
01.2023 - Current
Junior, Class of 2027 -
McCallie School
05.2001 -