Benjamin Mier

EDUCATION:

(206)-529-7909

19029 84 th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

bencmier@gmail.com

University of Washington
M.S. Electrical Engineering, Sept. 2013 Present
Concentrations: Electromagnetics, Microtechnology, Semiconductors, Wireless Communications
Western Washington University
B.S. Applied Physics, June 2010 June 2013
Minors: Mathematics, Astronomy
Bellevue College
Running Start Program, March 2010 June 2010
Mathematics (Transfer Credits)
Cascadia Community College
Running Start Program, Sept 2008 June 2010
Engineering Physics (Transfer Credits)

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SKILLS:

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

EE & Physics Laboratory Equipment
Mathematical Modeling & Simulation
Technical Writing & Communication

C++ and VBA Programming

Mathematica & LabVIEW
Probability & Statistical Inference
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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WORK
EXPERIENCE:

Wireless Applications Corp., Bellevue, WA

Microwave Frequency Design Engineer, June 2013 Present
Design microwave backhaul paths for large scale high-frequency financial trading and telecom
network infrastructure.
Use sophisticated computer software packages and satellite imagery for frequency analysis of
point-to-point antenna paths.
Independently designed and created a suite of programs using mathematical algorithms which
entirely automated the companys coordination database and entity notification system. It is
99.6% more efficient than previous methods and saves my company $100,000s per year as well
as over 300 non-billable work hours per employee.
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Physics Lab Teaching Assistant, Sept 2010 Dec 2010
Run lab section of calculus-based physics and graded coursework
Provided students with course-related assistance
Self-employed, Bothell, WA
Computer Technician and Manufacturer, Jan 2007 Present
Research and assemble computer components
Provide customers with high quality computers at up to 50% lower prices
Evaluate customers needs in order to propose the best solution

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HONORS:

Faculty & Presidential Academic Honors, Cascadia Community College

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CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIES:

Physics Club, Western Washington University

Member, Sept 2010 June 2013
High School Senior Project, Bothell High School
Cost Effective Educational Applications Through Infrared Engineering, Sept 2009 May 2010
Created a very inexpensive touch-screen projector out of recycled components for use in
classrooms to improve the quality of interactive student learning.
Supercomputing Club, Science Club, Cascadia Community College
Member, September, 2008 - June, 2010

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VOLUNTEERING
& LEADERSHIP:

I have done volunteer work over the years for over a dozen charitable organizations ranging from tutoring
math and science, feeding the homeless, collecting holiday gifts for less fortunate children, and much more.