Ian Brown

imbrown@calpoly.edu

Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Class Level: Sophomore
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected June 2018
GPA: 3.77 Deans List: 4 quarters
Engineering Experience
Digital Design Project California Polytechnic State University November/December 2015

Collaborated with peers to design and implement a system for conserving electricity by
detecting room occupants and activating/deactivating lights accordingly
Applied concepts from lectures and laboratory projects to implement both hardware and
software aspects (infrared sensors and FPGA programming respectively)
Led the design of the central finite state machine and VHDL programming, also assisted
teammates with hardware, programming, and report writing

Circuit Analysis Laboratory California Polytechnic State University Fall 2015

Explored properties of capacitors, inductors, and op-amps in a real-world setting

Utilized equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and digital multimeters
Created weekly reports thoroughly detailing laboratory activities

Audio Hardware Projects Cal Poly Audio Engineering Society Fall 2014 to present

Collaborated with peers to design and build a variety of audio devices, including guitar
effects pedals and speaker systems
Assisted project leaders in testing, building, and troubleshooting prototypes
Other Relevant Experience

Volunteer Work Foothills Congregational Church/Various organizations 2010 to present

Worked with others through FCC to plan, organize, fundraise, and complete yearly
community service trips ranging from house building/repairs to forestry to animal care
Gained experience in leadership, communication, budgeting, and hard work over 250+
hours of community service and fundraising
Professional Skills

Software: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Vivado (HDL design), AutoCAD, Multisim (SPICE)
Hardware: Soldering, Breadboarding, Basic electronics fabrication
Code Languages: VHDL, Python
Language: Conversational in Portuguese