Ricky Tran is a senior at the University of Florida studying electrical engineering. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his studies and has relevant coursework including multivariable calculus, differential equations, and C programming. He held various technical roles in high school and has been involved with several student organizations at UF. His project experience includes developing a two-step authentication security system using RFID and pressure sensors with LabVIEW.
1. RICKY TRAN
rickydtran@ufl.edu
Current Address Permanent Address
2800 SW Williston Rd. 1261 Crown Pt.
Unit #1113 Wellington, Florida 33414
Gainesville, Florida 32608 (561) 542-6247
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Relevant coursework: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Systems Software, Digital Logic, C Programming,
Electricity and Magnetism, Introduction to Engineering Design and Programming
Wellington High School, Wellington, Florida May 2013
GPA: 3.75 (Un-weighted), 4.6 (Weighted)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wellington High School Technical Support, Wellington, Florida August 2009- May 2013
Team Member
Established troubleshooting and technical skills required to repair computers and electronics on school campus
Replaced internal components such as RAM, CD-ROM drives, hard drives, etc. within student workstations
Prepared for A++ Certification, becoming familiarized with troubleshooting and maintenance techniques required for being an IT
Using the knowledge from being on the support team, built five personal computers for friends and family
Wellington Tennis Center, Wellington, Florida July 2012- May 2013
Pro/Club Shop Front Desk Clerk
Managed sales of merchandise in pro shop
Assigned courts to club members as well as opened and closed facility
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta), Wellington, Florida August 2012- May 2013
Vice President
Organized monthly club meetings in preparation for annual Mu Alpha Theta competition
Designed club t-shirt using Photoshop and CorelDraw
Collected club dues and managed club budget
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Asian American Student Union, Gainesville, Florida August 2013-Present
Attend general meetings
Ran for secretary position in fall
Helped with organization of various club events at Phillips Center
Vietnamese Student Organization, Gainesville, Florida August 2013-Present
Helped with food fundraiser to raise money for organization
Ran for treasurer position in Spring
University of Florida Club Tennis, Gainesville, Florida August 2013-Present
Practice three times a week for intermural tennis matches with other universities.
Tech Support for Wellington Wave, Wellington, Florida August 2012-May 2013
Supported the online school publication by producing video articles and pieces
Familiarized with Apple products (e.g. iMac and Macbook), Photoshop, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro
2. PROJECTS
Two Step Authentication Security System
Developed two step authentication system that requires a RFID scan at the same time pressure is applied to a push button.
Developed use of LabVIEW and deployment of code to National Instruments myRIO.
AWARDS & HONORS
National Honor Society
Dean’s List
SKILLS & LANGAUGES
Java, JavaScript, LabVIEW, Solid Works, AutoCAD, Coreldraw, Adobe Creative Suite, Sony Vegas. Conversational Vietnamese. Basic Spanish