Alexander Brunholzl

Alexander Brunholzl
67231 386th Avenue, Lake City, MN 55041
brun8970@stthomas.edu, 507-696-1967
Objective
To contribute software/hardware design and programming skills, product and process development
experience, cross-functional collaboration experience, and problem solving to a Computer Engineering
position at a leading company.

Education
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering GPA: 3.92/4.00

Senior Design Project – Horticultural Lighting Testbed, 3M
• Develop a functional apparatus to scan and measure light emitted from an array
• Work as part of a diverse team across mechanical, computer, and electrical engineering fields
• Collaborate with team members and sponsor to develop product and process prototypes
• Develop and troubleshoot functional scan process management system

Study Abroad
• Mathematics and Mechanics of European Architecture – Spain, Italy, & Greece January 2014
• Street Haunting: Walking and Writing Ireland – Dublin, Belfast, & Galway January 2016

Related Skills
Computer: Java, C, Python (developing), Web (developing), Matlab, Microsoft Office, Mathematica
Hardware: Xilinx Vivado and PIC hardware, IP & PSoC development, microprocessor integration
Transferable: Cross-functional collaboration, process and product development, lab-quality
documenting and reporting, and technical writing

Experience
3M –Technical Aide, Maplewood, MN Supervisor – Chris Haas 2013 – present
Transportation Safety and Security Division
• Produced and tested polycarbonate and security materials and products
• Developed and utilized new qualitative standards and testing methods
• Process development responsibilities for security material creation
• Worked as a member of a cross-functional team of quality, manufacturing, and lab engineers
• Developed and produced technical reports based on ambiguous and broad direction

University of St. Thomas, Robotics Project Assistant, St. Paul, MN 2012 –2013
• Assisted project leaders in programming and development on mobile robot

Honors and Awards
Dean’s List, University of St. Thomas Fall 2012 – Fall 2015
IEEE PES Scholarship Recipient, IEEE Twin Cities Chapter Fall 2013
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Member, Twin Cities Section 2013 – Present
UST Aquinas Scholars Program, Member 2012 – Present
• Awarded membership through selection and application
• Provides opportunity to participate in cross-disciplinary courses and seminars
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Chapter 2014 – Present