Benjamin Ferreira

1429 Walton Drive, Ames, Iowa, 50014 | (319) 930-9517 | ferreira@iastate.edu

Objective
To obtain a full-time position in the field of computer engineering. Available May 2020.

Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, (GPA: 3.43) Aug 2016 - May 2020

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

Associate of Science, (GPA: 3.73) Aug 2014 - May 2016

Professional Experience
Western Digital, Rochester, MN – RAMP System Integration Co-op Engineer Summer/Fall 2018

● Developed a Python tool that efficiently automated the reporting for my team’s ERT drive testing,
reducing manual reporting time by 90 percent
● Carried out HDD tests and parsed resulting log data to ensure hard drives passed our customer’s
qualifications before each deadline
● Worked with a team of engineers to restructure our team’s primary testing software, helping design
code architecture and functions from the top down
● Employed version control and applied team feedback during the development of python automation
tools to enhance the quality of my code

Additional Work Experience

Iowa State University, Ames, IA - ITS Technical Assistant April 2017 – May 2018

● Provided on-site technical support to over 3,000 workstations and printers throughout ISU
● Solved a Windows Update problem, ensuring that a critical security patch was distributed campus-
wide
● Led a team of contractors and part-time staff to assist in the replacement of 4,000 ISU administrative
phones within a 5-week period

Skills
● Java | C/C# | Python | Android Studio | JavaScript | Node.js | HTML | CSS | VHDL | SQL | Linux

Activities and Leadership

● ISU Game Renegades (GR) - Treasurer (2017/2018)
● Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Active Member
● Hack ISU (Hackathon 2017)
● 7 Years of teamwork and problem-solving experience through competing in the Future Problem
Solving Program (2007 - 2014)