James B. Peterson

jbpete02@iastate.edu | 319-560-6837

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Objective

I would like to obtain a position as a Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace and further advance my knowledge in embedded software development and apply my knowledge to improve products.

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Education

     Iowa State University | Computer Engineering

      Graduation Date: May 2025 | GPA: 3.36

      Kirkwood Community College

      GPA: 4.00

      Center Point - Urbana High School

      Graduation Date: May 2021 | GPA: 4.00

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Skills Summary

C programming              C++ programming          Java programming

Collaboration                   Knowledge of data structures    

Winforms GUI                Verilog HDL              Systems level testing

Agile development                Strong communication skills

Troubleshooting             VHDL                     Software unit level test                                                                   

Work Experience

Collins Aerospace | Cedar Rapids, IA | Software Engineering Intern | May 2023 - Current

• Developed software for PNT systems on an agile software team

• Upgraded TACAN navigation tools

• Directed daily SCRUM meetings

• Actively participated in design and code reviews

Hy-Vee | Cedar Rapids, IA | Clerk | July 2019 - September 2022

• Customer courtesy and collaborating with coworkers

• Product presentation and maintaining an efficient work environment

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Relevant Projects

    Dualshock 4 Drop Test

In this project, I used the gyroscopes and accelerometers in a Dualshock 4 (PS4) controller to calculate the orientation and magnitude of the controller.  I then dropped the controller from the roof and calculated the height of the building.

      CyBot Challenge

For this project, I worked on an iRobot platform with a team.  We developed a program to use sonar, IR, bump, and cliff sensors to navigate a field of obstacles to reach a destination.