Matthew McHugh
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Newly graduated and eager to advance my professional career. I am a natural problem solver, detail oriented, and comfortable in a professional environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering R&D Project Team Member (RFID)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
05.2025 - Current
- Performed RFID research and testing during this summer project I was recruited for, contributing to innovative work that supports LANL Weapons Production priorities set by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.
- Conducted hands-on RFID tag and antenna performance tests in secure lab environments.
- Used data collection and statistical analysis to assess functionality and optimization of RFID implementation in LANL facilities.
- Delivered comprehensive Risk Assessment and documentation in compliance with government protocols.
Spec Development Project Manager (ARC Program)
Auburn University RFID Lab
Auburn, AL
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed and maintained organization and execution of Spec Dev team projects, including solution design, specification and quality assurance testing of RFID technology.
- Balanced numerous ongoing projects developing specifications for large companies across Food, Auto, Retail, Aviation, Pharmaceutical, etc.
- Produced analytical reports that assess RFID tag performance metrics, comparing measurements across multiple variables to build a comprehensive standard for these retailers’ use cases.
- Projects included: Multiple Spec Development performance studies for Los Alamos National Laboratory, through the Weapons Production-Technology and Nuclear Training initiative, to optimize inventory management in LANL’s secure environment. As well as a logistical inventory test study for pharmaceutical inventory performed in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
ARC Chamber Team
Auburn University RFID Lab
Auburn, AL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed as a member of Auburn’s RFID Lab team testing and analyzing performance and quality standards of RFID tags for supply chain and logistics applications across various industries.
- The team supported pre-market certifications for RFID manufacturers and end-user application assessments for global companies, like Walmart, McDonald’s, Nike, Delta, and Boeing.
- Developed and analyzed large input/output dataset test results for manufactures and end-users.
- Conducted real-world RFID inventory logistics performance audits in different locations, including Walmart’s Flagship store in Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Learned the dynamics of the emerging RFID industry and supply chain data requirements, and gained proficiency in Anechoic RF Chamber technology performing controlled measurements on RFID inlays.
Internship With Point-of-Sale Engineering Dpt.
Scientific Games
Alpharetta, GA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Joined engineering design and support teams for a leading global supplier of lottery games, systems, and point-of-sale devices.
- Participated in interdepartmental design and support meetings to gain exposure to coordination across hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, and field engineering teams.
- Used analytical reasoning to aid in designing new prototypes.
- Designed housing parts for electronics boards using CAD tools.
- Organized the engineering department’s online database of hundreds of parts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- RFID technology
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Visual Analytics
- Python
- SQL
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Expert Certification
- Career Essentials in Project Management by Microsoft Certificate
- Career Essentials in Business Analysis by Microsoft Certificate
Timeline
Engineering R&D Project Team Member (RFID)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, LANL
05.2025 - Current
Spec Development Project Manager (ARC Program)
Auburn University RFID Lab
07.2024 - 05.2025
ARC Chamber Team
Auburn University RFID Lab
06.2023 - 07.2024
Internship With Point-of-Sale Engineering Dpt.
Scientific Games
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Auburn University
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