1. Spencer R. Williams
Per Aspera Ad Astra
Home Address: Contact Information:
400 McChesney Ave. Ext. Cell Phone: (518) 321-3477
Apt. 17-2
Troy, NY 12180
Work Phone: (518) 793-2888
Email: williamssp@nycap.rr.com
Education
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY Class of 2016
 Major: Aeronautical Engineering Grade Point Average: 3.1
Leadership Activities
Autonomous Robotics Club 2013 – 2016
 President 2014 – 2015, Secretary, 2013 – 2014, Quadcopter group manager
 Had to learn how to keep a group focused, how to manage a budget, and how to attract membership
Clarkson Radio WTSC 2013 – 2016
 Chief Engineer, Radio personality and broadcaster, Recording Engineer
 Worked with other executive board members to maintain club services and equipment
 Delegated projects among assistant engineers
Engineering Research
Thesis Project, Clarkson University 2014 - 2015
 Designed a control system for a prosthetic ankle
 Mechanical, electrical, and computing aspects
 Have programmed in C++, Python, Matlab, Spin
Honors Program Summer Research, Clarkson University Summers 2012 - 2014
 Completed three consecutive research projects: independently modeling prosthetic leg components (2013);
designed and constructed robotic ‘whirligig’ beetle (2014); studied mechanical properties of elastomeric gel (2014)
 Learned how to manage myself, how to design and execute practical experiments, and how to share results
 Presented all three projects at academic conferences
Engineering Experience
Mechanical Drafter, Simulaids Inc. 2016
 Created and revised production drawings for medical training mannequins in Creo 2.0
Autonomous Robotics Club, Clarkson University 2013 - 2016
 Designed and implemented hardware, electronics, and software for a quadcopter
 Designed and built a 3D printer
 Led the group by keeping team members on task and assigning duties
Chief Engineer, Clarkson Radio WTSC 2013 – 2016
 Maintained and continuously upgraded radio station originally built in the 1960s
 Collaborated with other station leaders to provide necessary technical support
Assistant Engineer, Fronhofer Tool Co., Fronhofor Design Co. 2015
 Designed parts and products for clients to meet given requirements
 Provided Engineering knowledge support to machinists and management
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C++, Python, Spin, Arduino, MATLAB
Other Software: Creo Parametric, Simulink, Labview, AutoCAD, Inventor
Control Systems: Strong familiarity with data acquisition, real-time analysis, and control systems
Electronics: Experience in designing and constructing analog and digital circuits