About Me
My name is Ryan Donnellan, I hold both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). I have a strong background in computer architecture, semiconductor manufacturing, and PCB design. Driven by curiosity and innovation, I actively pursue challenging opportunities to engineer impactful solutions across diverse industries.
Education
M.S. Electrical Engineering 2024-2025
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute GPA: 3.54
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B.S. Electrical Engineering 2020 - 2024
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute GPA: 3.69
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Technical Courses
Advanced Computer Architecture: Studied and designed RISC-V architecture and cache-coherent structures using SystemVerilog.
IC Fabrication Laboratory: Semester-long class conducted in the RPI cleanroom, involving all process steps to fabricate microscale devices and test their functionality.
VLSI Design: Coursework focused on IC layout and simulations of PMOS, NMOS, and basic logic gates in Cadence Virtuoso, using a PDK from GlobalFoundries.
Embedded Control: Class focused on programming a robot car in C to solve various tasks, from simple line-following to full PID wall-following.
Skills
Software/Programming: Altium Designer, C, Cadence Virtuoso, Fusion 360, LTSpice, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Python, Quartus Prime, Siemens NX, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado.
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Hardware: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Soldering (SMT, through-hole), Signal Generators.
Professional Experience
Hardware Engineer Intern
Rockstar Games - Summer 2022, Summer 2023​​
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Designed and built custom hardware and user interfaces to streamline setup and calibration of performance capture systems.
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Programmed embedded systems to log high-speed performance capture data
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Diagnosed and repaired electronic equipment while conducting experimental tests to support hardware development efforts.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
RPI - Spring 2022, Spring 2023​​
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Prepared lab equipment and instructional materials for the course Computer Components and Operations
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Instructed students in digital circuit design and FPGA programming with VHDL during lab sessions and office hours.
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Mentored students in debugging and resolving design issues in Xilinx Vivado.
Makerspace Room Manager
The Forge@RPI - November 2021 – May 2022​​
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Diagnosed and resolved hardware issues to maintain uptime of 3D and resin printers.
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Trained new volunteers on machine operation and safety policies
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Oversaw daily makerspace operations, including equipment upkeep, room maintenance, and policy enforcement.