1. William Ryan
2370 Lexington Avenue South, Apartment # 201 ▪ Mendota Heights, MN,55120 ▪ 651-239-0122
▪ william.ryan.2013@gmail.com
Objective_____________________________________________________________________
I am a motivated engineering physics graduate looking for an opportunity to apply my technological research and
development experience with a company that shares my passion for progress.
Education_____________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science; Applied Physics (Engineering Physics), Minor in Mathematics graduated May 2013
University Wisconsin-River Falls
Relevant Coursework
▪ Advanced Physics Laboratory ▪ Thermodynamics ▪ Digital Control Research ▪ Optics
▪ Engineering Mechanics ▪ Linear Integrated Circuits ▪ Digital Electronics ▪ Data Analysis
Career Experience______________________________________________________________
Signal Design Engineer Oct 2013 – present
Progress Rail Services Hudson, Wisconsin
▪ Optimized electrical design of AC, frequency dependent, railroad crossings.
▪ Created schematic interfaces for logic controllers used to coordinate
safe and efficient train movements.
▪ Practiced ISO quality management standards to ensure consistency in
clients’ plans.
Polymer Quality Assurance Scientist Sept 2012 –Oct 2013
Interfacial Solutions River Falls, Wisconsin
▪ Learned and executed experimental procedures to determine physical
properties of manufactured polymers
(compressive and tensile strength, density, viscosity, etc.)
▪ Performed analytic manipulation of collected data for customer reports
▪ Modified methods for efficient documentation of experimental data
Laboratory Research Assistant June 2012- Sept 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physics Engineering Department Madison, Wisconsin
▪ Constructed components for experiments from engineering schematics
▪ Worked with engineers to troubleshoot experimental
apparatus malfunctions
▪ Frequently interacted with corporate vendors to ensure ordered parts met
desired technical specifications
IT Research Analyst/QA June 2011 –Sept 2011
Barometer Incorporated Minneapolis, Minnesota
▪ Researched technology information
▪ Wrote testing scripts for website
▪ Populated company website with research
▪ Tested website functionality and limitations for clients
Direct Support Advocate June 2008 – Oct 2013
Dakota Communities Incorporated Saint Paul, Minnesota
▪ Responsible for safety & care of mentally disabled patients
▪ Studied specific neurological disorders
▪ Supplied prescription medication for various physical and mental disabilities
▪ Trained to use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Electrodes
& full body mechanical lifts
Memberships & Honors_________________________________________________________
▪ Vice President of Society of Physics Students-River Falls
Computer Skills________________________________________________________________
▪ Knowledgeable in computer programming C, C++ & Verilog
▪ MicroStation (CAD), LabView, Origin 8.5, & Wolfram Mathematica
▪ Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)