Ryan Cheng
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Computer Engineering student seeking an internship to apply technical and design skills to real-world engineering problems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Tutor
TASTE Club / Mystic Learning Center
Somerville, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Tutor elementary and middle school students in core subjects for approximately 2 hours per week, improving academic confidence and comprehension.
- Adapt explanations to different learning styles to increase engagement and learning retention.
Volunteer
Hope's Corner Soup Kitchen
Mountain View, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Serve meals to individuals experiencing homelessness in a high-volume environment.
- Help maintain an organized, welcoming space for guests and volunteers.
Final Semester Project
LEGO Spike Prime, Python, OnShape, 3D Printing
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed and built a toy that launches 3D-printed Pokéballs to “capture” Pokémon figures.
- Modeled custom parts in OnShape and iterated through multiple prototypes to optimize launch angle and range.
- Integrated mechanical design, electronics, and software into a cohesive working system.
Robotic Arm Project
Lego Spike Prime, Python
11.2025 - 2025
- Designed and built an autonomous robotic arm that uses color detection to identify an orange ping-pong ball, and execute a pick-and-place task.
- Implemented a control loop in Python that detects the target color, positions the claw, grips the object, relocates it to a designated drop zone, releases it, and returns to the starting position.
- Developed and debugged sensor logic and motor coordination to improve alignment and timing, increasing task reliability through iterative testing and refinement.
- Gained hands-on experience with feedback-based motion control, sequencing logic, and troubleshooting real-world sensing errors.
Haunted House Project
LEGO Spike Prime, Python
10.2025 - 2025
- Created an interactive haunted house system featuring a robotic spider with motion detection, and a synchronized mechanical extension.
- Integrated leg and wheel subsystems, coordinating motors to achieve smooth, synchronized movement in response to user input.
- Programmed sensor thresholds and motion logic to ensure consistent responsiveness, reinforcing concepts in system integration, and multi-motor coordination.
Barista & Server
Sweet Moments Boba Shop
San Mateo, USA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered fast, accurate customer service in a high-volume environment, strengthening communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills under pressure.
Assistant Coding Instructor
iCode Program
Palo Alto, USA
08.2024
- Guided children through introductory programming concepts using Roblox and basic game logic, supporting lesson delivery, and technical engagement.
Education
B.S. - Computer Engineering
Tufts University, School of Engineering
Medford, MA05.2029
Awards
- Computer Science Department Award, Woodside Priory School (2024)
Awarded to one student per grade for excellence, leadership, and achievement in computer science; recognized proficiency in Java programming and problem-solving. - AP Scholar with Distinction
Earned for outstanding performance across 7 AP examinations.
Timeline
Final Semester Project
LEGO Spike Prime, Python, OnShape, 3D Printing
11.2025 - 12.2025
Robotic Arm Project
Lego Spike Prime, Python
11.2025 - 2025
Haunted House Project
LEGO Spike Prime, Python
10.2025 - 2025
Volunteer Tutor
TASTE Club / Mystic Learning Center
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Coding Instructor
iCode Program
08.2024
Volunteer
Hope's Corner Soup Kitchen
08.2022 - Current
Barista & Server
Sweet Moments Boba Shop
06.2022 - 10.2022
B.S. - Computer Engineering
Tufts University, School of Engineering