Michael Fierro
Lewisville,TX
Summary
General Engineering student at Texas A&M University pursuing an Electrical Engineering focus, with hands on experience in soldering, circuit wiring, and electrical component selection. Strong in problem solving and teamwork developed through engineering projects and competitive robotics. Eager to apply and grow hardware skills in a professional engineering environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Engineer
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - TAMUG
Galveston, TX
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Collaborated in a team of student engineers to design and build a functional drone within strict club budget constraints.
- Researched and selected electrical components, including motors and batteries, based on performance, weight, and cost requirements.
- Practiced soldering fundamentals to secure clean, reliable wiring connections across the drone's electrical systems.
- Coordinated with team members handling CAD modeling, 3D printing, and software to integrate hardware components.
FTC Robotics Team Member & Driver
Wired Pitchforks (FTC Robotics)
Lewisville, TX
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and built competition robots, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues under tight deadlines.
- Drove robotics vehicle in FTC competitions, making tactical decisions under time pressure.
- Coordinated match strategy with alliance teams during events to optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2029
Skills
Robotics Development
Engineering Design
Component Selection
Soldering & Wiring
Circuit Troubleshooting
Python Programming
Accomplishments
- 1st Place Winning Alliance: Led field operations and driver control at the FiT North X2 Tournament with a 5-1-0 record, maintaining a 71.60 teleoperated power rating (teleopOPR) through strategic driver execution.
- 3rd Place Design Award (FiT North Regional Championship): Earned recognition for engineering design, structural integrity, and CAD modeling of the competition robot.
Timeline
Student Engineer
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - TAMUG
01.2026 - 05.2026
FTC Robotics Team Member & Driver
Wired Pitchforks (FTC Robotics)
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University