JACOB SPENCE
6818 Simonton Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15208 412-512-3871
[email protected] EDUCATION Carnegie Mellon University Bachelors of Science in Electrical Computer Engineering GPA: 3.65
Expected Graduation: May 2020
PROJECTS 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand Sept 2014 – May 2015 • Designed and prototyped an underactuated variable transmission prosthetic hand, heavily utilizing 3D printed materials. • Gained experience with 3D printing technologies, CAD software, basic circuit design, and Arduino. 15-122 Term Project Spring 2017 • Python based application to record and analyze a user’s parkour performance using a Microsoft Kinect. • Calculates the impact received by user when jumping, and predicts which jumps the user can make. Android Apps Summer 2017 • Designed, coded, and released a calendar app that allows you to attach timers to events, enabling more focused deep work. • Designed, coded, and released a self-surveying energy tracking app which allows you to track your energy levels throughout the day. WORK EXPERIENCE 412Build (HS) Summer 2015 & 2016 • Internship focused on entrepreneurship, community outreach, and designing interactive spaces. • Designed and hand-crafted custom seating for local park. • Researched and designed RFID systems for tracking playing cards. Magic on the Run Feb 2017 – Current • Performed in restaurants as a professional entertainer magic and making balloon animals for the patrons. LEADERSHIP
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Earned Eagle Scout Rank Certified yoga teacher at the 200 hour level President and founder of the CMU Magicians Club
May 2012 Sept 2013- May 2014 Jan 2017 - Current
RELEVANT SKILLS Programming Languages: Python, Java, XML, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Software: SolidWorks PROJECT PORTFOLIO: https://tinyurl.com/jspence-project-portfolio (Google Drive file)