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Rory Finn

Pearl River,NY

Summary

First-Year Immersion Program- Image & Acoustic Signals, Binghamton, NY Aug '19- Aug '20

  • Utilized neural networks to create a novel dance motion on an avatar that dances to the rhythm of music.

Robot Bunker Project, Binghamton, NY February '21 - May '21

  • Coded Pololu 3pi Robot, with a complete user interface, to find and collect bunkers.
  • Applied code that recognized a change in color using the capacitors in the light sensors.

Metal Detector Project, Binghamton, NY February ‘22 - May ‘22

  • Formulated a metal detection system for metal washers of 3 different sizes.
  • Created and utilized a custom hardware block design in VHDL.
  • Found the change in amplitude of the electrical current through a custom-made coil caused by each washer size.

Back to Future Interface and User Input, August '22 - May '23

  • Designed and produced a replica of the user interface of the time travel machine from Back to the Future.
  • Utilized I2C protocol for the connection of the Arty Z7-10: APSoC Zynq-7000 Development Board to all peripheral devices.

Master's Project, January '24 - May '24

  • Ongoing project concerning the development of a unique password scheme focusing on ease of memorization and optimization of entropy.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Marist Brother's Center At Esopus
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Formulated and sent emails for mass communication of the entire organization
  • Plan, lead and facilitate events
  • Written and given speeches about life experiences to large groups of high school students
  • Manage social media outreach and posts, as well as organized files and spreadsheets

Data Analyst Temp

Orange And Rockland Utilities
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed outage data for both storm and non-storm events
  • Assessed overhead transmission lines in densely wooded areas for potential wildfire risks
  • Calculated avoided CO2 emissions by converting to electric vehicles in the medium to heavy-duty vehicle range
  • Provided support for staff by attending meetings, taking notes, and proposing solutions to ongoing problems
  • Hosted a final presentation for the department and discussed my analysis and conclusions

Undergraduate Course Assistant

Professor Carl Betcher
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Reinforced concepts by aiding students with their coursework
  • Administered and facilitated the moderation of examinations
  • Assisted students debug code and taught efficient methods to solve problems

Education

Master of Science - Data Assurance; Certificate in Cybersecurity

State University of New York At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

State University of New York At Binghamton
Watson School Of Engineering And Applied Science
05.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in C, VHDL, MATLAB, Python, Xilinx Vivado and Vitis, InDesign, iMovie, MS Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Excel
  • Extraordinary interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills
  • Focused, driven, and hardworking
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS, soldering, LTSpice, bash, GitHub, Java, and AutoCAD
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management
  • Exceptional team management and leadership skills

Timeline

Data Analyst Temp

Orange And Rockland Utilities
06.2023 - 08.2023

Undergraduate Course Assistant

Professor Carl Betcher
01.2023 - 05.2023

Intern

Marist Brother's Center At Esopus
09.2022 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Data Assurance; Certificate in Cybersecurity

State University of New York At Binghamton

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

State University of New York At Binghamton
Rory Finn