Griffin.A PERSONAL RECORD / EST. 2026
Skills

Mathematics, engineering
& technical skills.

Skills developed through advanced coursework, independent projects, competitions, work, and creative interests.

Primary strength

Mathematics

Mathematics is my strongest academic area. I enjoy working through difficult problems and applying mathematical ideas to physics, electronics, and engineering.

  • Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
  • Single-variable calculus
  • Multivariable calculus / Calculus III
  • Mathematical reasoning and competition problem solving
  • Statistics · current AP coursework
Advanced courseworkCompleted AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC with A-range grades.
Current studyTaking Calculus III with a current grade of 104%, alongside AP Statistics.
Competition achievementCoordinated the first-place team at the 2025 U–Mary Math Competition.
Applied mathematicsUses mathematical reasoning to analyze circuits, model physical behavior, and troubleshoot engineering projects.
Technical, creative & practical

Additional skills

Electronics

PCB design & circuit design

Designing circuit boards in EasyEDA, selecting components, laying out circuits, and checking clearances.

  • EasyEDA schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Power supply circuits
  • MOSFET switching and microcontroller interfaces
  • RC filters and circuit analysis

Experience
Designed and built the working power supply PCB used in the cryocooler project.

Engineering

Engineering & prototyping

Combining mechanical parts, electronics, and software into working physical systems.

  • System integration
  • Prototype assembly and iteration
  • Sensor feedback and control timing
  • Testing and troubleshooting

Experience
Completed a Gifford–McMahon cryocooler with a measured cold-end temperature decrease from 73°F to 54.5°F; ongoing quadcopter build.

Hardware + software

Microcontrollers & embedded programming

Programming microcontrollers to read sensors and control motors and valves.

  • MicroPython
  • RP2040 / QT Py
  • Hall-effect sensors
  • Motor and solenoid control
  • Debug logging and data collection

Experience
Cryocooler control work includes homing, valve timing, and Hall-sensor feedback.

Design & fabrication

CAD & 3D printing

Modeling and producing custom parts, using practical tools and considering how each part will be manufactured.

  • Fusion 360 · primary CAD tool
  • Onshape
  • Sketching and geometric constraints
  • Part modeling
  • 3D-printed project components
  • Hands-on tool use and part assembly
  • Designing with manufacturing methods in mind

Experience
Integrated custom 3D-printed parts into the cryocooler project.

Software

Programming & scripting

Writing scripts and troubleshooting behavior in interactive projects.

  • Python / MicroPython
  • Luau (Roblox’s Lua-based scripting language)
  • Event-driven logic
  • Debugging and iterative testing

Experience
Experience with Roblox interfaces, RemoteEvents, click interactions, and character behavior scripts.

Applied science

Physics & electronics analysis

Applying mathematical reasoning to circuits, motion, and experimental hardware.

  • Circuit behavior and component selection
  • Capacitor and inductor impedance
  • Filter frequency response
  • Experimental measurements

Experience
AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, DC Electronics coursework, and independent electronics projects.

Collaborative projects

Robotics & teamwork

Working with others on technical challenges and competitive problem solving.

  • Team problem solving
  • Technical collaboration
  • Competition preparation
  • Coordinating a math competition team

Experience
Robotics state qualification and coordination of the first-place U–Mary math competition team.

Coursework & activities

Cybersecurity

A foundation in cybersecurity through formal study and extracurricular participation.

  • Cybersecurity coursework
  • Cyber Madness participation
  • Technical investigation

Experience
Completed Cybersecurity with an A; participated in Cyber Madness.

Creative skills

Drawing & visual design

Experience with realistic drawing and digital art alongside technical design work.

  • Realistic drawing
  • Digital art in Krita
  • Drawing and painting

Experience
Art I coursework and current Drawing & Painting I study.

Work & service

Communication & reliability

Practical experience communicating, contributing to a team, and following through on responsibilities.

  • Customer service and communication
  • Retail stocking and store support
  • Community volunteering
  • Learning new tools and processes

Experience
More than a year at Target and volunteer work with Ministry on the Margins and Buckstop Junction.

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