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You Wu

Champaign,IL

Summary

Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to continually expand computer proficiency and industry knowledge. Demonstrated expertise in field setting, providing exceptional support to team members. Adaptable and diligent, always striving to enhance productivity and performance through meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor, Captain & Engineer

First Robotics Competition Team #6986
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Led a team of over fifty members for over three years, competing in three international tournaments and earning multiple awards
  • Designed and implemented electrical systems using PCB design tools for three competitive seasons, winning the prestigious Industrial Design Award
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and robot design innovations, leading the team to finalist status and Alliance 2 Captaincy at RCC Qianjiang International Robotics Open.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
05.2027

Skills

  • C/C

  • Java

  • Python

  • Swift

  • CAD modeling

  • Version control systems

  • Circuit design

  • Electrical testing

  • Application programming

  • Embedded Systems Development

  • API integration

  • LLM API Prompting

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Chinese Engineering Student Association, Champaign, IL, Events Committee Member, 08/24 - Present. Collaborated with the executive board to establish the CESA's mission and goal for the school year; Organized and managed community-building events, facilitating engagement with over 660 students.
  • Eco Illini Supermileage, Champaign, IL, Electrical Team Engineer, 09/24 - Present. Integrated mechanical and electrical systems for the 2025 Eco Illini Supermileage car; Developed and tested PCB designs and embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration into vehicle prototypes.

Project Highlights

  • Eco Illini Supermileage Hall Effect Sensor Validation, 10/24. Developed a validation procedure for a hall effect sensor for accuracy in mechanical-electrical integration; Designed and 3D-modeled a holster for sensors using SolidWorks, optimizing placement; Applied CAD modeling and hardware validation techniques to enhance system reliability.
  • Electrical Design Project, 09/24 - 11/24. Directed the design and development of an ultrasonic radar to collect and visually display 360-degree distance data; Built and debugged analog circuits, improving system accuracy through iterative testing; Delegated tasks effectively within the team and facilitated weekly progress meetings, ensuring timely completion.
  • Word Games Development, 09/24 - 12/24. Designed and developed web-based word games inspired by Wordle and Connections with intuitive user interfaces; Integrated ChatGPT API for advanced user interaction and puzzle generation; Strengthened collaborative coding skills through teamwork and focused development within project parameters.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Interests

  • System-on-chip design
  • Hardware verification and testing
  • Embedded systems
  • Software development

Timeline

Mentor, Captain & Engineer

First Robotics Competition Team #6986
11.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
You Wu