Nicholas Walters
Edwardsville,IL
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer Cadet / IL National Guard
US Army
Edwardsville, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Will commission in US Army Cyber Corps (May 2024)
- Built excellent rapport and working relationships with Cadets and Cadre, to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
Engineering Intern
JF Electric
Edwardsville, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Analyze utility pole work orders
- Collaborated with project managers for bid proposals
- Inspected project locations before construction
- Create takeoffs, pricing sheets, and estimate sheets
Farm Assistant/Farmer's Helper
Pearcy Farms
Charleston, IL
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as cleaning barns and cutting grass.
- Worked with other farmers to dig and lay drainage in field.
Lawn Mower
Jerry Daniels
Charleston, IL
09.2011 - 08.2019
- Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Charleston High School
Charleston05.2019
Skills
- US Security Clearance
- Electronics Design and Engineering
- Officer Training
- 3D Modeling
- Program Coding
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microcontroller Skills
Academic Experience
- Senior Design Project - Autonomous Turret (Current)
- Microcontrollers - Collaborated with a partner to make a turret (Spring 2023)
- Military Science - Leading groups of 40+ cadets in Training Exercises (Current)
- Programming - Utilized C and C++ for Microcontrollers and Linux for Senior Design
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Eagle Scout Project.
Eagle Scout - Awarded on 08/2018
Timeline
Engineering Intern
JF Electric
01.2024 - Current
Officer Cadet / IL National Guard
US Army
08.2021 - Current
Farm Assistant/Farmer's Helper
Pearcy Farms
05.2013 - 08.2017
Lawn Mower
Jerry Daniels
09.2011 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
High School Diploma -
Charleston High School