Samuel Throckmorton
Two Rivers
Summary
Dynamic leader and innovator with proven expertise in critical thinking and problem-solving, honed across roles such as the Programming and Electrical Captain of FRC Team 4531. Experienced in high-pressure situations, significantly enhancing robot performance through advanced wiring and sensor integration. Skilled in CAD software and mentoring, consistently fostering teamwork and innovation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Programming and Electrical Captain
FRC Team 4531
01.2023 - Current
- Learned how to operate and problem solve in high-pressure situations.
- Helped prototype and develop mechanical systems.
- Integrated sensors for add automated robot commands.
- Integrated PID controllers for more accurate robot movements.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Wired several robots' control systems.
Student Leader and Programming Lead
FTC Teams 16252 and 6984
09.2022 - Current
- Actively contributed ideas during strategy sessions that resulted in increased robot performance.
- Evaluated potential software applications for compatibility with current systems, recommending effective solutions when appropriate.
- Worked on prototyping and developing mechanisms.
- Developed code for the robot, working around what the end user wanted.
- Integrated sensors on to robot mechanisms for increased automation.
FLL Student Mentor
FLL Team 38388
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted students in prototyping of mechanisms.
- Encouraged teamwork and fun.
- Fostered an environment to increase problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Junior Leadership Program
Chamber of Commerce
09.2024 - Current
- Increased understanding of local businesses.
- Admitted through nominations by teachers and an interview process.
- Helps build on teamwork skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Two Rivers Highschool
Two Rivers, WI06-2026
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- CAD experience: Fusion 360, Solidworks, OnShape
- Programming experience: Python and Block based
- Wire management
- Prototyping and iterating on mechanisms
Timeline
Junior Leadership Program
Chamber of Commerce
09.2024 - Current
FLL Student Mentor
FLL Team 38388
09.2023 - 12.2023
Programming and Electrical Captain
FRC Team 4531
01.2023 - Current
Student Leader and Programming Lead
FTC Teams 16252 and 6984
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Two Rivers Highschool
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