Andrew Blaney - Resume
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Andrew Blaney - Resume

EDUCATION
University of Kentucky (May 2020 Graduation)
9/2015 – Present
• Awarded five-year scholarship for academic excellence
• Computer Engineering major (3.66 GPA), Top Secret Security Clearance (Department of Defense)
• Seven-time Dean’s List awardee, top 1/3 of ECE undergraduate class
• Member of Air Force ROTC Detachment 290, graduated top 20% of Field Training class
• Scheduled for commissioning as 2nd Lieutenant in May 2020
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in completing labs, programs, and projects
• Large amount of experience in briefing, presenting, and public speaking

ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Worked with University of Kentucky Political Science Department to create Twitter Database
o Semester-long project to build a database and web interface for the researchers
o By interacting with Twitter APIs, the database aggregated Tweets into files for local storage
o Database stored information with sentimental analysis and Tweet metrics
o Web interface allowed the researchers to narrow Tweets into files for download
? Proficiency with Django web-framework and HTML programming
o Continually improved project based on customer requirements using the Agile software development approach

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Vast programming capability with C, C++, Java, PHP, Node.js and HTML languages
• Lab experience with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, wave function generators and circuit boards
• Advanced understanding of ARM assembly and Verilog hardware description languages
• Design capability within Eagle and Multisim electronic schematic programs
• Practical experience creating printed circuit boards and hand-soldering PCB components
o Familiarity with standards/requirements such as IPC-A-610, and IPC J-STD-001
o Ability to apply documented standards to project completion - such as ISO 9001/AS9100
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office toolset, particularly in relation to lab data entry and analysis

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sherwin Williams Paint Store
August 2014-Present
• Serve customers and help them choose paint and accessories to best suit their needs
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure project needs are fulfilled
• Shift supervisor position -- managed team of 2-3 associates in performing daily tasks