Bradley Schulz

About

First year Electrical Engineering Master's student at the University of Michigan focusing on embedded systems and computer architecture. Several years of hands-on project experience through personal projects, industry experience, and club projects. Significant leadership experience with teaching and event organization. Also passionate about environmental sustainability and using technology for the environment.

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Work Experience

Industry Internships (all over summer)

  • 2024: Apple - Silicon Design Intern
  • 2023: Apple - Physical Design Intern
  • 2022: Apple - Silicon Design Intern
  • 2021: Intel Corporation - Type C subsystem
  • 2020: Cala Health - Dev/Ops Intern

Other work experience

  • Aug 2023 - Present: University of Michigan - Graduate Student Instructor
  • Feb - 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

  • 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

Technology Experience

Utilized technologies are summarized below. For more details, see the resume or portfolio sections.

  • Languages: Verilog, Python, C, C++, Haskell, React, Prolog, HTML, Bash Scripts
  • EE Softwares: Altium, Eagle, Cadence, Quartus, Verdi, Spice
  • Machine Learning: Neural Nets, CNNs, SVM, Probabilistic Modeling
  • 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

Hover over an item and click the link icon for more details

  • All
  • Sensing
  • IoT
  • ML
  • PCB Design
  • Software
  • Digital Design

SET Classifier

SET Classifier

Reactive Stair Lights

Threshold Detector

Threshold Detector IC

DAV

DAV

FPGA-based 2048

FPGA 2048

Custon Neural Network

Custom Neural Network

Metaballic

Metaballic

Task Board

Task Board

Micromouse

Micromouse

FPGA Lockbox

FPGA Lockbox

Tally Lights

Tally Lights

Retro Switch

Retro Switch

Room IoT

Room IoT

Reactive RGB Matrix

11x11 RGB LED Matrix

USB Lights

USB Lights

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. More details about the event are on the website: ideahacks.la.


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

Opening Ceremony

Participants working on their projects

Participants working on their projects

Picture with a chocolate chef and live music in the background

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 funds providing funding

External sponsors supporting the event through 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 make sure students also had fun over the weekend, I organized several fun events 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

Passionate and driven engineer with 8 years of hands-on electrical and computer experience specializing in the hardware/software intersection

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Master's in Electrical Engineering

2023 - Present

Coursework: Advanced Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Parallel Computing

  • Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for EECS 270: Intro to Logic Design (Fall 2023)
  • Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for EECS 470: Advanced Computer Architecture (Winter 2024)

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

Summer 2024

  • Returning to Pixel IP team for a summer internship

Physical Design Intern

Apple Inc

Summer 2023

  • Implemented 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 marathon time is 2:52:53 (2023 LA Marathon) and my half marathon time is 1:18:43 (Ann Arbor Half Marathon 2023). Next up is the 2024 Boston Marathon!

Vim

My preferred text editor is Vim. I use it to take lecture notes, make my todo lists, and do most of my coding

Hydro Flasks

I own 9 Hydro Flasks whose names are 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

Volunteering

I do my best to make time to give back. Consider adding Amor Ministries to your list of nonprofits to give to

Bedtime

I am a big fan of sleeping early. My ideal sleep schedule is 10pm - 6:30am

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