Cara Ditmar

Experience

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  Dunkin Donuts

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  General Crew

  • Worked as a cashier and prepared food/drink for customers at a local Dunkin' Donuts branch• Developed customer service skills and interpersonal communication

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  Dartmouth College

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Peer Tutor

  • Tutored student in MATH 008: Calculus of Functions of One and Several Variables• Assisted tutee with studying and comprehension of material

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  Dartmouth College Undergraduate Admissions

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Student Photographer

  • Photographed school events, visiting speakers, and student life at Dartmouth College• Photos are used primarily by the admissions office for social media and outreach purposes

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  Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Worked on a team to develop possible organic substitutes for ABS plastic in 3-D printing• Printed samples on a MakerBot printer• Evaluated viability of samples through mechanical stress-testing on an Instron machine• Analyzed data using Matlab scripts and compared findings to existing industry standards to determine sample viability

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  EdX

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Online Course Teaching Assistant

  • Moderated forums for 7 different courses on Linux and C-programming offered through Dartmouth College and IMT• Answered user questions and troubleshooted technical problems• Assisted with analysis of user demographics and course data• Developed comprehensive review sheets to be distributed to registered users

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  Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Enhanced existing protocol for wireless communication between Arduino Unos using C programming• Worked on a team to improve performance of and develop a manual for a wirelessly operated car, to be utilized in the curriculum for ENGS 28: Embedded Systems • Worked as an in-class teaching assistant for ENGS 20: Introduction to Scientific Computing• Attended lectures and reinforced material throughout the class period• Assisted with student understanding of class material• Held help sessions outside of class to answer questions about coding challenges and concepts in C-programming

  • Research Assistant and Course Developer

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Learning Fellow

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
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  Argos Farm

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Sales Staff

  • Assisted with day-to-day operations of a family-owned organic farm• Worked at farm center selling produce and other merchandise• Ran the farm stand at community farmers markets• Developed strong product knowledge, financial skills, and interpersonal communication

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  Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  • Assisted students with laboratory exercises and comprehension of concepts for ENGS 85: Embedded Systems.• Helped with research and development of current and future lab exercises.

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  SRAM, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Embedded Systems Software Intern

  • Implemented a data transmission protocol for Bluetooth Low Energy broadcasting using nRF52840 microchips• Investigated embedding meaningful data in BLE extended advertising packets• Worked with a team of programmers on extensive coding libraries utilizing continuous integration methods

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  SRAM, LLC

  Aug 2021 - now

  Software Engineer

  • Develop embedded C code (utilizing various protocols including SPI, CAN, state machines, etc) for a variety of wireless cycling components including shifters, derailleurs, seatposts, and HMI displays• Collaborate with UI/UX team to develop graphics for LCD screen for Powertrain E-mountain bike• Implement BLE characteristics on embedded components to relay component data to mobile IOS/Android app• Write and maintain testing scripts and procedures to ensure consistent and correct product performance Show less