Nikhil G.

Bhat

255 E. Beaver Avenue #310, State College, PA 16801

40 Goldfinch Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460
484-620-4823 nqb5152@psu.edu

Education
The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) - Schreyer Honors College
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Expected Graduation: May 2017

Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship

GPA: 3.86/4.00

Work/Research Experience
Siemens Energy Management Engineering Leadership Development Intern

May 2015 August 2015

Spearheaded design, construction, and wiring of War Room 1, a streamlined switch/breaker testing center that decreased
testing time by 95%

Interfaced with key engineers to facilitate iterative software improvement for next generation arc fault interruption device
through nuisance trip and UL 1699 testing

Orchestrated testing and conditioning of various switches from different manufacturers in order to provide performancebased switch brand recommendations to product management

Radar and Communications Lab Research Assistant

February 2014-February 2015

Independently worked to test, analyze, and redesign a Guided Wave Radar system for detecting liquid level in tanks for
commercial applications

Collaborated with Endress+Hauser engineers to identify and address key design failures

TECCS: Thermoelectric Climate-Controlled Shirt Co-founder/Co-creator

April 2014-May 2014

Programmed PID temperature control features to ensure safety and desired UX based on consumer feedback

Developed software for Bluetooth interaction with Arduino microcontroller to enable wireless control via smartphone

Received top award at Penn State Engineering Design Showcase

Finalist in Microsofts Idea Camp startup accelerator

Leadership/Outreach Experience
Penn State Engineering Ambassadors Boeing Company Ambassador

April 2015 Present

Coordinated and participated in outreach projects with surrounding elementary/middle schools to foster a passion for and
understanding of engineering in the community

Provided engineering tours and guidance for prospective students of Penn State Engineering

Audio Engineering Society Project Coordinator

Phi Chi Theta - National Professional Business Fraternity Professional Chair

August 2015-Present

Designed technical audio projects, procured the necessary materials, and demonstrated proper design of audio equipment
to members of the club
September 2014-January 2015

Organized professional events and contacted distinguished speakers to aid in the professional development of the
membership

Penn State Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member

February 2014-Present

Skills
Programming and Software: Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Multisim, Arduino, SolidWorks, Verilog/VHDL
Hardware: Microcontrollers, Arduino, three-phase wiring for residential applications, FPGAs
Languages: English (fluent), Kannada (fluent), Spanish (5 years, conversational)

Personal Projects
Mashtery DJ Utility

July 2015 Present

Coded utility in Python that gathers song information and identifies key and BPM changes necessary to mix two songs