This document is a resume for William Ryan, an engineering physics graduate seeking a position applying his technological research and development experience. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he studied advanced physics, thermodynamics, optics, and engineering mechanics. His experience includes positions optimizing electrical designs for railroad crossings, evaluating polymer properties, assisting with physics experiments, researching technology information, and providing direct support and care for disabled patients.
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 Laboratory
▪ 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.)