Shannon E.

Miller
585-506-5170 · shanmill@mit.edu · miller-shannon.weebly.com
12 Bay State Road ∙ Boston, MA 02215

EDUCATION _________________________________________________________________________________
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA
Candidate for B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Minor in French ∙ GPA: 4.8/5.0 June 2019
Relevant Coursework: Mechanics & Materials I and II∙ Dynamics and Controls I and II ∙ Product Engineering Process
Design and Manufacturing I and II ∙ Electronics ∙ Thermal Fluids Engineering I and II ∙ Robotics
Pittsford Mendon High School Pittsford, NY
GPA: 4.0/4.0 ∙ SAT: 2350 ∙ SAT Math II: 800 ∙ SAT Chemistry: 790 June 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________

Microsoft: Surface Devices Redmond, WA
Hardware Development Engineering Intern May-September 2018
• Designed and prototyped new attachment mechanisms for next generation products optimizing for reparability
• Tested prototypes for key product specs and iterated upon designs
Procter and Gamble: Family Care Engineering Cincinnati, OH
Product Supply Engineering Intern May-August 2017
• Remodeled manufacturing equipment and collaborated with contractors on implementation
• Recommended equipment changes based on analysis of reliability data on manufacturing line
• Redesigned system used to track parts across manufacturing sites
MIT Mechatronics Lab Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate Researcher February-June 2017
• Created experimental procedure for implementation of sensors into modular microfluidic device
• Incorporated electronics into microfluidic device in order to receive real time data on pH
MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate Researcher May-September 2016
• Optimized several parameters in ultrasonic spray of silk solution to maximize efficacy in food preservation
• Integrated electronic controls into germination and preservation of seeds

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES _________________________________________________________________

MIT Varsity Soccer 2015-Present
• 4 years NCAA Division III (MIT 2015-2018); Captain (2018); NEWMAC Academic All-Conference (2015-2017);
MVP Conference Tournament (2017); All Conference (2017)
MIT Leadership Training Institute 2016-Present
• Lead high school students in weekly leadership development activities
• Coached a group of high schoolers through the creation and implementation of a community service project
MIT Global Teaching Labs January 2017
• Developed and implemented a Nano@School program which introduced French high school students to
nanotechnology through experimentation
Link Crew Mentor Program 2013-2015
• Established and led a buddy program for elementary students struggling socially
• Planned activities to develop social skills and form friendships between elementary and high school students

SKILLS & INTERESTS ____________________________________________________________________

Software: SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, Rhino, MATLAB, Arduino, Mastercam, Excel VBA, Python
Hardware: 3-D Printer, Laser Cutter, Mill, Lathe, Band Saw, Drill Press
Personal: Hiking, Ice Hockey, Community Service, French, Reading