David Olson

David Olson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Electrical and Computer Engineer | Specializing in Test and Measurement

  • Education

    • Purdue University Northwest

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Honors College - I am alumni of the PNW Honors College which is an organization dedicated to community service and self-improvement through opportunities we are provided, or make for ourselves. I volunteered yearly at the local Science Olympiad competition, and had the opportunity to travel to Rome, Italy through the Honors College. Teaching Assistant - I was the TA for the ENGR 190 class at the PNW Westville campus, assisting students with their lab assignments and grading them. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from PNW in May, 2020. I did not receive a minor, however the last year of the degree was concentrated on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming and applications.

    • Purdue University Northwest

      2020 - 2021
      Master's degree Electrical and Computer Engineering 3.6

      Combined Electrical and Computer Engineering degree, with a focus on Machine Learning and AI concepts and programming.

  • Experience

    • Purdue University Northwest

      Oct 2016 - May 2019
      Network Administrator Student Worker

      • Utilized both Cisco and Extreme Networks enterprise grade switches and routers to control end user network access• Completed project to replace all battery backup systems by analyzing requirements and purchasing correctly sized equipment, resulting in increased campus safety and network reliability• Successfully upgraded wireless network on campus by analyzing existing coverage using network mapping tools, resulting in an enhanced user experience

    • Sullair

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Electrical Engineering Intern

      • Conducted lifecycle testing on stepper motor by writing software to control and log data via CAN (J1939) bus to ensure appropriate performance and reliability• Successfully reprogrammed “Compressor Startup Evaluation Program” from GW BASIC to Visual Basic in order to increase program usability and availability

    • NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC)

      Jun 2021 - Apr 2024
      Electrical/Software Engineer

      At NSWC Crane, I develop and integrate test plans and corrective actions for software-controlled testing of microwave components in a lab and production environment, improving test accuracy, cost, and throughput. This includes:• Derive technical requirements for new test sets using top level requirements from customers• Work with cross functional team to perform preliminary testing for verification of testing processes• Create software to automate testing process• Verify final product and finalize documentation Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Olson
      Dean's List Kenneth Holford, Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences Dec 2020 I made the Dean's List every semester at college. It requires a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above.