dvanove@g.clemson.edu  Spartanburg, SC  864-612-8008  www.mvanoverstraeten.com
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in the field of electrical engineering that utilizes my practical experience and time management skills.
EDUCATION
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Business Administration
May 2014
3.58/4.00
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies, Anderson, SC
Undergraduate Assistant, Part Time
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Repurposed $250,000 glass working lathe to create tapered optical fibers
Jan 2013 – Present
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Formulated PLC programming solutions to control 3 axes of motion
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Developed a PC operator interface capable of monitoring, altering, and logging system data
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Generated a gas flow control system utilizing PLC regulated mass flow controllers
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Designed and installed a water flow alert system to save labor and equipment resources
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Identified and resolved electrical problems in VFD controlled exhaust fan system
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Created detailed documentation of programming and physical machine changes
Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Division, Duncan, SC
Electrical Engineering Co-op, 4 rotations May 2011-Dec 2012
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Developed programs to improve functionality of operator interfaces for 5 machine models
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Added the ability for end user to select from 4 languages on human machine interfaces
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Integrated new technology into existing electrical systems
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Designed a tank level indication and control system utilizing radar technology for hopper tanks
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Researched potential replacement components of an electrical control system
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Gained experience in designing panel layouts with up to 3 interconnected electrical cabinets
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Created interconnection diagrams and wiring table drawings for packaging machinery
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Generated detailed engineering reports for management
COMPUTER SKILLS
Allen Bradley PLC Software Suite
Mitsubishi GT Designer 2 Screen Software
C Programming Language
B2 Spice Circuit Simulation Software
Python Scripting Language
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
IEEE Student Chapter, 2012 - 2014
Passed FE Electrical Exam, Fall 2013
SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, 2009-2014
Dean’s List, 2009-2013
Omron CX-One Software Suite
SolidEdge and SolidWorks
MATLAB / Simulink
Certified training in AutoCAD 2011
InduSoft HMI/SCADA Development
International Society of Automation, 2013 - 2014
President’s List, Fall 2013
IPTAY Collegiate Club, 2009-2014
Clemson Bass Fishing Team, 2009-2011
May 2007-Pres