Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
- GPA: 3.72
Alexander R. Fryer
Junior Mechanical Engineering Student
- Golden, CO
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering; Minor Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Aug 2016May 2020
Skills & Strengths
- Courses: Intro to Robotics, Solid Mechanics, Machine Design, Dynamics, Fluids I, Thermo I, Intro Feedback Control Systems, Probabilities and Statistics, Data Structures
- Computer: Matlab, C++, Arduino C, LabView, Python, OpenCV, R Studio, EES, SolidWorks Certified Associate, FlowSimulator, Macintosh, Linux, YouTube, Microsoft Office
- Technical: Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, GD&T, CNC, Laser Cutter, 3D Printing
- Communication: Public speaking, technical writing, logical thinking, avid teacher
- Other: Eagle Scout, German language, self-motivated, organized, problem-solver, team and leadership skills
Projects
Bi-weekly Arduino Robot Builds | Course: Intro to Robotics
- Dead reckoning, reactive control, closed-loop control, maze solving
- Programing in Arduino C
- Fast prototyping design with Lego Technic
Instrument Design | Course: Instrumentation & Automation
- Reading voltages from components in electrical circuits and converting to digital interface
- Programming in LabView and utilizing DAQ assistant
- Evaluating measurement error and uncertainties
Computer Stereo Vision | Company: XIMEA
- Realtime stereo image creation using OpenCV functions in C++
- NVIDIA Jetson TX2
- Specialty XIMEA PCIe cameras
Restaurant Napkin Folder | Course: Intro to Mech Eng
- Problem definition of social demonstrated need
- Design testing with 3D printed parts and Arduino C
- Final design technical paper and presentation
Activities and Honors
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Mines Maker Society
- Jazz Band
- Dean's List
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Eagle Scout
Work experience
Intro to Design - Class TA
Aug 2018Present
Colorado School of Mines
Work in class with freshman students. The class covers technical drawing, design process, and SolidWorks.
XIMEA - Summer Intern
May 2018Aug 2018
Lakewood, CO
Worked on implementing XIMEA's specialty cameras in a stereo vision example project using OpenCV C++ on a NVIDIA Jetson TX2.
Intro to Mechanical Engineering - Class TA
Jan 2018May 2018
Colorado School of Mines
Work with students in class, helping to teach MatLab programing, Arduino coding, and a final design project.
