About
Recent graduate with a Master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan specializing in computer architecture. Several years of hands-on project experience through personal projects, industry experience, and club projects. Significant leadership experience through teaching and event organization. Also passionate about running, environmental sustainability and interested in environmental technologies.
Work Experience
Internships (all over summer):
- 2024: Apple - Silicon Design Intern
- 2023: Apple - Physical Design Intern
- 2022: Apple - Silicon Design Intern
- 2021: Intel - Type C Subsystem Intern
- 2020: Cala Health - Dev/Ops Intern
Other Employment Experiences:
- Aug 2023 - Apr 2025: University of Michigan - Graduate Student Instructor
- Feb 2022 - Nov 2022: Plateia Restaurant (UCLA) - Student Worker
- Summer 2018/19: Jameco Electronics - Warehouse Technician
- 2016 - 2019: Trinity Presbyterian Church - Children's Ministry Assistant
Leadership Experience
- IEEE Rising Stars Conference: Planned the first annual project showcase at the IEEE Rising Stars Conference in Las Vegas, with over 10 participating teams
- IDEA Hacks Hardware Hackathon: Organized the West Coast's largest hardware-focused hackathon with 240 participants
- Micromouse at UCLA: Taught 40 students embedded systems through designing a maze solving robot
- IEEE at UCLA: Served as an officer for 3 years as Micromouse lead, Projects and Lab Manager, and External Vice President
- Bruin Hyperloop: Managed the electronics subsystem for UCLA's hyperloop team
Technical Skills
Relevant technological skills are below. For more details and example projects, see the resume or portfolio sections.
- Languages: Verilog, Python, Scripting, C, C++, Haskell, React, Prolog, HTML
- EE Tools: Cadence Virtuoso, JasperGold, Verdi, Altium, Eagle, Quartus, Spice
- Microcontrollers: STM32, ESP32, Arduino
Portfolio
See below for an overview of my personal electronics projects! Filter by category, or browse them all from most recent to oldests
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- All
- Sensing
- IoT
- ML
- PCB Design
- Software
- VLSI
Leadership Case Study: IDEA Hacks
An example of my work ethic and leadership skills through organizing the 9th annual IDEA Hacks, the west coast's largest hardware-focused hackathon
This hackathon occured over 36 hours from January 20-22, 2023 in UCLA's Ackerman Grand Ballroom. View an article about the hackathon on UCLA ECE website and the submitted projects on Devpost. General details about the event are on the website: ideahacks.la (updated annually).
After 2 years of operating virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I sought to revitalize the hackathon through initiatives targeting environmental sustainability, outreach to community colleges, interdisciplinary learning, and integration of the arts.
Opening Ceremony
Participants working on their projects
Picture with a chocolate chef and live music in the background
Participation
Attendants from both UCLA and community colleges
Projects submitted by participants
Parts used during the weekend
Collaboration
Student Organizations
On-campus funding sources
External sponsors providing monetary and product donations
Students created many amazing projects including a cryptocurrency-based version of monopoly that uses computer vision to automate game tracking, a gamified community smart fridge that aims to address both food insecurity and food waste, and a game where you compete with your friends to see who can flex the hardest.
To help students to destress over the weekend, I organized several extra activities during the hackathon:
- Live music performances by UCLA's Game Music Ensemble and a string quartet
- A chocolate tasting hosted by Torrance-based Marsatta Chocolate
- An E-waste art social where students made art from old electronic components
- Yoga and game sessions hosted by IEEE at UCLA officers
- A water bottle contest where participants submitted pictures and backstories of their reusable water bottles
Resume
Summary
Bradley Schulz
With industry, academic, and personal project experience in both VLSI and embedded systems, I leverage a diverse skillset and strong work ethic to contribute to today's leading technologies.
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Master's in Electrical Engineering
August 2023 - April 2025
Coursework: Computer Architecture, VLSI, Operating Systems, Parallel Computer Architecture, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems Research
Teaching experience (Graduate Student Instructor):
- EECS 270: Intro to Logic Design (Fall 2023)
- EECS 470: Advanced Computer Architecture (Winter 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025)
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering
2019 - 2023
GPA 4.0
Honors:
- Departmental: Fast Track Honors
- Honors societies: Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi
- Dean's Honors List (every quarter)
Sequoia High School, Redwood City, CA
High School IB Diploma
2015 - 2019
Recipient of the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Leadership Experience
External Vice President
IEEE Student Branch at UCLA
April 2022 - April 2023
- Organized IDEA Hacks, the West Coast's largest hardware-focused hackathon with 240 attendees
- Integrated novel initiatives in the hackathon targeting environmental sustainability, mental and physical health, outreach, and integration of the arts
- Presented successes in environmental sustainability to several UCLA executive committees
Project and Lab Manager
IEEE Student Branch at UCLA
May 2021 - May 2022
- Managed the planning and execution of UCLA IEEE's 5 student-led projects reaching approximately 300 students
- Implemented protocols facilitating the return to in-person lab activities
Micromouse Project Co-lead
IEEE Student Branch at UCLA
May 2020 - May 2021
- Taught UCLA undergraduate students how to build a maze-solving robot from the ground up, encompassing PCB design, firmware, motor control, and PID algorithms
- Redesigned the Micromouse project curriculum for remote instruction by developing a kit centered around a custom PCB with integrated STM32 microcontroller and breadboard
- Managed the creation, delivery, and completion of 5 lectures and 10 assignments to 42 students
Track and Field Captain
Sequoia High School Track and Field
Spring 2018 + 2019
- Hurdles (2018 season) and distance (2019 season) captain for high school track team
- Organized weekend practices, led workouts, interfaced with coaches, and mentored new runners
- Organized, built, and managed the website for my high school running program (sequoiahsrunning.com)
Work Experience
Silicon Design Intern
Apple Inc
July 2025 - Present
- Returning to Apple as a full-time RTL engineer
Silicon Design Intern
Apple Inc
Summer 2024
- Developed and integrated a hardware accelerator within the display engine of Apple Silicon
- Implemented dynamically configurable read and write DMAs
Physical Design Intern
Apple Inc
Summer 2023
- Leveraged machine learning algorithms to expedite and optimize floor planning at chip and IP core levels
- Generated 7 Javascript-based scripts to automate floor planning flows and editing
Silicon Design Intern
Apple Inc
Summer 2022
- Worked on microarchitecture, RTL development, integration, and verification of 5 unique digital design projects over 14 weeks
- Simulated and verified communication interfaces between several display sub-modules
- Released multiple performance enhancements and debug features for future Apple Silicon
Engineering Intern
Intel Corporation
Summer 2021
- Full-stack development of a modular, Python-based debug framework for deciphering low-level hardware data
- Applied this tool to the development of the Type C subsystem to simplify IO implementation in client platforms
- Implemented multiprocessing, configurable source files, dynamic UI updates, bit-level manipulations, and more
Development/Operations Intern
Cala Health
Summer 2020
- Designed and implemented the circuitry, front-end software, and back-end communication drivers for automated constant current-based impedance test suites sent to domestic and international vendors
- Interfaced python test scripts with an oscilloscope to perform automated waveform verification
- Fully documented all projects to ensure ease of use for users of all backgrounds
Warehouse Technician
Jameco Electronics
Summer 2018, Summer 2019
- Commended packager and sole person responsible for closing out the shipping department every day
- Assembled over 300 complex electronics kits of 20+ parts on a weekly basis
Children's Ministry Assistant
Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Carlos, CA
May 2015 - June 2019
- Managed the organization and staffing of five children's classrooms every Sunday morning
- Responsible for filing, restocking, and updating the music library of over 2,500 arrangements
Other Facts
Here are some other fun facts about me!
Running
My best marathon time is 2:42:08 (2025 Toledo Marathon). I ran the 2024 Boston Marathon and am planning on running Boston again in 2026.
Vim
My preferred text editor is Vim. It's my go-to for lecture notes, todo lists, and most of my coding
Hydro Flasks
I own 9 Hydro Flasks named Stephen, Ellie, Cody, Lydia, Crissy, Timothy, Stu, Ian, and Ingrid.
Environment
I was also an environmental systems and societies minor at UCLA! My dream job would use technology to protect the environment
Contact
Please contact me for any questions or requests regarding my experiences and/or projects. I am happy to connect with new people, and I love hearing about new opportunities.
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Email:
byschulz@umich.edu
2024 Boston Marathon