HARRISON YORK
Engineering at Duke University
Experience
Microsoft - Software Engineering Intern
May 2024 - Present
Working on frontend for Power Pages.
Amazon - Software Engineering Intern
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
SDE Intern working on backend within AWS Lambda (cloud computing)
Completed a proof-of-concept estimated to reduce operating costs significantly
Implemented new logic and wrote corresponding unit tests with >90% coverage
Used AWS, Java, Git, CLI, and other tools to deliver detailed design docs, presentations, and project
Violinist
Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
Performed classical repertoire and client requests at weddings, restaurants, and other venues
Volunteered at retirement homes and community events, playing up to 2 hours of music per event
Promoted work by creating a music portfolio, produced recordings of pieces using audio software
Projects
Jabber - Robot Arm
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Designed 100 MHz, 5-stage pipelined processor in Verilog to implement on an FPGA using Vivado and support a reduced MIPS instruction set
Integrated processor with 3D-printed robot arm using analog joystick inputs and Assembly to control Sive servos
Created custom prints (Fusion 360), circuits, and control signals (PWM)
Utilized oscilloscope and other lab equipment for testing
SurgiScan
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Medical education device designed to provide information on tool usage during surgeries
Led circuit and software development of a medical device prototype within time, cost, and safety constraints
Leveraged RFID technology to create a system of tagged tools and wearable devices to gather data
Used Arduino, Java, Fusion, 3D-printing, soldering, Microsoft Office, and designed project website
Education
Duke University
2022 - 2026
BSE, Electrical Engineering & BS, Computer Science
Activities:
Duke Motorsports
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Academics:
GPA: 4.00
Dean's List with Distinction
Coursework:
Digital Systems
Computer Architecture
Data Structures & Algorithms
Mechanics & Electromagnetism
Multivariable Calculus
Differential Equations
Fields & Waves
San Clemente High School
2018 - 2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma & High School Diploma
Activities:
Triton Times - Editor-in-Chief
Tennis
Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra
American Legion California Boys State
National Honor Society
Academics:
Weighted GPA: 4.69
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
National Hispanic Scholar
Awards
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholar
2023
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
2022, 2023
SCHS Academic Awards: Math, English, Science, & Journalism
2022