Ross Potter
Spokane
Summary
Dedicated engineer with a robust background in multidisciplinary engineering documentation and control systems. Known for strong technical communication and data analysis skills, ready to contribute to innovative solutions in embedded systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capstone Project
General Dynamics
- Current
- Conducting statistical analysis of large datasets to identify real time equipment using C++/Rust trends.
- Using parallel microcontroller analytics to create predictive models to measure and operate controls.
- Implementing embedded Rust and C++ modules on multi-core processors to benchmark latency, memory safety, and deterministic response under real-time constraints.
- Developing automated testing and fuzzing pipelines to detect system faults early and improve overall reliability of mission-critical control systems.
HVAC-R Controls/repair Technician
Flennikens HVAC-R and Plumbing
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend the life of older equipment.
- Always complied with engineering standards and practices.
- Examined and repaired variable frequency drives.
Food Service Specialist
US Army
07.2007 - 11.2013
- Maintained accurate records in a global database for department of defense work-call systems to maintain, repair and order equipment as needed on an emergency schedule.
- Developed and deployed robust strategies for on-time transportation as per operation team requirements.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Systemetik Inc
- Collaborated with engineers, assisting with the retrofitting of controls.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Gathered, input and modeled information for design support using AutoCAD electrical to construct complex future retrofit PLC and controls projects.
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
- Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZAssociate of Applied Science - HVAC-R
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Data Visualization
- Software Proficiency
- Technical Communication
- Control Systems & Automation
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Documentation
- Embedded Systems Development
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Expected 2025
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC-R
Northeast Community College
08.2015 - 05.2017
HVAC-R Controls/repair Technician
Flennikens HVAC-R and Plumbing
04.2015 - 10.2018
Food Service Specialist
US Army
07.2007 - 11.2013
Capstone Project
General Dynamics
- Current
Electrical Engineering Intern
Systemetik Inc
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University