Preston Parsons - Resume
OBJECTIVE
Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology student seeking a co-op or internship to gain engineering skills. Interested in both hardware and software development opportunities. Available May – December 2026.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Expected May 2028
Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY
- Awards: CET Dean's List 2025, Alfred L. and Ruby C. Davis Award for Outstanding Campus Leadership
- Coursework: Computer Science I and II, Circuits I and II with Lab, Electronic Devices, Digital Systems Design, Microcontroller Systems, Introduction to Digital and Microcontroller Systems, Probability & Statistics, Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations, Fundamentals of Audio Engineering
- Extracurriculars: President of Vintage Electronics and Computer Club (Founder), Member of Engineering House, Member of Pedal Builders at RIT
Early College Coursework
August 2018 - May 2023
The University of Akron | Akron, OH | GPA: 3.76
High School Diploma (Summa Cum Laude)
August 2019 - May 2023
Cloverleaf High School | Lodi, OH | GPA: 4.3
SKILLS
- Software: Visual Studio C++, Microsoft Office Suite, Code Composer Studio, Quartus Prime, Vivado, ModelSim
- Programming Languages: Python, C/C++, Java, BASIC, HTML, VHDL
- Hardware Development: Quartus Prime, Vivado, VHDL, ModelSim, Altera Cyclone II FPGA, Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA
- Lab Equipment: Soldering Iron, Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Curve Tracer, Function Generator
- Audio Engineering: Vacuum tube amplifier design (Class A and Class AB Push-Pull), Fundamentals of Audio Engineering
- Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Teamwork, Creativity, Organization, Reliability
- Additional: Network configuration, MySQL database management, Windows/Linux systems, Web development
EMPLOYMENT
Teaching Assistant
January 2026 - Present
RIT, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology | Rochester, NY
- Supported instruction for Circuits I, covering DC analysis, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Thevenin/Norton equivalents, and Inductors/Capacitors
- Assisted students during lectures and labs with analog circuit analysis, device modeling, and engineering problem-solving techniques
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- Led exam review sessions and study workshops, reinforcing concepts in linear circuits, semiconductor physics, and electronic components
- Graded homework, lab reports, and exams, providing detailed technical feedback and collaborating with faculty to develop and refine industry-aligned instructional materials
Student Manager
October 2024 - January 2026
RIT Dining, Cantina & Grille | Rochester, NY
- Oversaw daily operations, managed staff, handled closing procedures, and ensured high-quality customer service
- Promoted to Student Manager after demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills (January 2025)
LABS AND PROJECTS
Personal Project: Vacuum Tube Class A Audio Amp
January 2025
- Modified an existing Class A Audio Amp Design to accept a 6L6GC Power Pentode
- Designed and built the chassis mounting using the RIT SHED Machine Shop to cut aluminum and steel parts
- 3D Printed a socket support for the 6L6GC
- Wired the amp together with point to point wiring with 18 gauge copper wire
Personal Project: Personal Website
October 2024
- Designed and implemented a personal website to host a resume and basic contact info
- Created an HTML design with an NGINX web server running on Raspbian Debian on a Raspberry Pi 3B+
Digital and Microcontroller Systems: Software State Machine in C and Schematic Capture
April 2025
- Programmed and tested a software state machine in C to control an FPGA combination lock from a TI Microcontroller
- Engineered the SSM to track 3 user input switches from the FPGA, utilizing Quartus Block Diagrams in Schematic Capture to operate seven segment displays and indicate 'PASS' upon correct code entry or 'FAIL' otherwise
Additional Projects
- Full-Adder Circuit: Designed and built a full-adder circuit using transistors, resistors, and LEDs
- ProxMOX Virtualization: Learning and implementing ProxMOX for network virtualization and management
- Circuit Simulations: Created interactive browser-based circuit simulations for Circuits 1, 2, and Electronic Devices courses