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RYAN SELTZER
R&D Engineer specializing in Validation Systems & Embedded IoT.
Based in Ridgway, PA. I bridge the gap between complex hardware validation and modern software stacks.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CAREER PATHWAY
03/2023 - PRESENT
St. Marys, PA
R&D Engineer //Amphenol Advanced Sensors
- ▶Spearheaded R&D and launch of a new CO2 sensor, reducing time-to-market by 15%.
- ▶Full-stack software developer for validation and functional testing of emerging products.
- ▶Engineered a custom C#/SQL HIL interface, improving data traceability and reducing testing errors by 25%.
05/2021 - 08/2021
Altoona, PA
Product Developer Intern //New Pig
- ▶Developed design qualification and reliability life testing (HALT/HASS) for industrial standards.
- ▶Built automated Excel tracking systems using VBA macros to manage field-test data across vendor sites.
05/2018 - 08/2018
Altoona, PA
Electrical Drafter //Lumax
- ▶Engineered custom lighting solutions using AutoCAD, translating client specs into detailed technical schematics.
- ▶Managed version control and technical documentation, updating legacy drafts for modern production standards.
- ▶Performed full-system electrical integration and functional validation on newly fabricated units.
ACADEMIC HISTORY
Penn State Behrend
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Oracle & Cisco Academy
G.A.C.T.C Technical Certification
IDE EXPERIENCE
SIDE PROJECTS
HIL Validation Interface
Engineered a custom Hardware-in-the-Loop interface using C#/SQL, improving data traceability.
Smart-Home Ecosystem
Designed a localized ecosystem using Home Assistant and Cloudflare subdomains, managing 50+ IoT nodes.
IoT Data Visualization
Real-time system using an LED matrix to display server-side metrics via a custom Python/C++ interface.
Class-AB Mini Amplifier
Fabricated a miniaturized amplifier with integrated gain and tone control, optimized for low-noise floor.
Chemical Sensing Device
Developed a portable device utilizing MQ-series sensors with custom calibration curves in firmware.
Telemetry Dashboard
Dual-display UI providing real-time game telemetry, score keeping via laser break, and automated audio feedback.