David Ticknor

5422 Mortensen Road Apt 103, Ames Iowa 50014

319-240-7762
dticknor@iastate.edu
https://portfoliticknor.weebly.com/

Education
Iowa State University ​- Ames, Iowa Anticipated date of graduation : Spring 2019
● Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
● Cumulative GPA: 3.1

Work Experience
MISO Energy​- Eagan, Minnesota ​Summer 2018
-Reliability and Expansion Planning Intern
● Created Geomagnetic Disturbance Analysis Tool
● Implemented Remedial Action Scheme Simulation Tool
● Worked with Engineers to create value driven, accurate tools
M.A. Mortenson​ ​- Matheson, Colorado ​Summer 2017
-Rush Creek Wind Farm, HVT Intern
● Ensured quality of work for customer through daily Quality Control Tests
● Assisted with Production log creation and daily updating
● Created Tower base cable conduit template
● Substation design review
Best Buy​ ​-​ ​Waterloo, Iowa Summer 2016-Winter 2016
-Geek Squad Consultation Agent
Artisan Construction​ - Waterloo, Iowa Summer 2014-Summer 2015
-​Ceiling​ ​tile installer, inspector & trainer
IHOP​ -​ Waterloo, Iowa
-Busboy, host, food runner, & cook Spring 2012-Summer 2013

Volunteer Experience
D6 Welcome Team​ ​- Cornerstone Church of Ames Fall 2016-Spring 2018
Cedar Valley Soccer Complex​ ​- Waterloo, Iowa Spring 2014-Summer 2015

Skills
● Power Systems Analysis/Planning ● MATLAB
● PSSE ● C programing
● Python ● Microsoft Excel
● Simulink ● Circuit analysis
● CPLEX ● Arduino

Projects and Activities Fall 2015-Present

● Power System Reliability in the Midwest US for High Wind/Solar Levels Capstone Project
● Treasurer and secretary, Critical Tinkers engineering club
● Fall Band light show project
● 2015 Career fair Ambassador