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Sawyer Bland

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Electrical engineer with a lifelong obsession with electromagnetics and directed energy weapons technology. Led a team of international engineering students in an original design project to build a small- scale Electromagnetic Linear Mass Accelerator.


I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my technical skills, creative problem-solving mindset and out of the box solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Artisic Methods
12.2015 - Current
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
  • Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities.
  • Increased student retention rates by developing strong relationships with students and their families.
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
  • Ensured good communication with parents about their child''s progress through regular meetings discussing achievements areas needing improvement.
  • Provided music theory education that in turn assisted students with school grades and performance.

Medicolegal Death Investigator - Intern

Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted the Medical Examiner in performing autopsies.
  • Specialist in brain removal.
  • Collaborated with forensic pathologists to analyze post-mortem findings and integrate results into comprehensive investigative reports.
  • Enhanced death investigation accuracy by meticulously examining scenes, collecting evidence, and documenting findings.
  • Preserved the integrity of investigation scenes by implementing proper safety protocols and adhering to strict chain-of-custody procedures for collected evidence.
  • Ensured accurate determination of cause of death through physical examination and autopsy results.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
  • Supported grieving families by providing clear explanations of investigation findings and offering guidance on next steps following a loved one''s death.


Student Researcher

ASU CIDSE Embedded Systems Lab
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Aided doctoral students in the design of Recurrent Neural Networks via simulating experimental LSTM cells and solving problems as they appear. Theoretical design of AI-assisted devices
  • Designed a system of wireless interconnected sensor modules to measure and characterize pollution levels. Designed sensor array hardware and aided in the development of the communication system between each sensor unit.
  • Enhanced research quality by employing meticulous data set and analysis methods.
  • Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
  • Provided updated and communicated key finding to my professor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2023

Skills

  • Signal Analysis & Communication Systems
  • Antenna Design
  • Electronic Security & Hacking
  • Analytical & Scientific Writing
  • Directed Energy Weapon Theory
  • Versed in Quantum Mechanical
  • Embedded Systems
  • RF/Microwave System Design
  • Matlab
  • Machine Learning
  • Research Design
  • Academic Writing
  • Project Management
  • Software Proficiency
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Medicolegal Death Investigator - Intern

Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office
05.2021 - 08.2021

Student Researcher

ASU CIDSE Embedded Systems Lab
10.2017 - 10.2019

Piano Teacher

Artisic Methods
12.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arizona State University

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