Aidan Tijerina — Engineer & Problem Solver

About

Who I Am

I'm a Computer and Electrical Engineering student at the University of Texas at San Antonio, expected to graduate in December 2026. My experience spans from low-level C++ programming and embedded systems to circuit design and hardware integration.

Most recently, I worked as an Electronics Test Intern at Lockheed Martin Space, where I automated hardware testing with MATLAB/Python and built an onboarding program to ramp up new hires amid rising THAAD production demands. I'm especially drawn to projects that blend engineering and music technology — creating tools, devices, and algorithms that make sound more interactive and expressive.

I actively contribute to Community Outreach at PELS as Co-Chair, leading initiatives that promote electrical and computer engineering through workshops and mentorship programs while engaging with industry partners.

Years at UTSA

Projects Built

30+

Residents Mentored

ECE

Class of Dec '26

Work

Professional Experience

Electronics Test Intern

Lockheed Martin Space — Littleton, CO

Designed and implemented a new OJT program to rapidly ramp up new hires amid rising THAAD production demands, directly supporting workforce readiness
Audited and categorized legacy test equipment as usable or obsolete, reorganizing storage accordingly
Developed MATLAB/Python scripts to automate testing on harnesses, boxes, and modules

May 2026 – Aug 2026

Resident Assistant

University of Texas at San Antonio

Supervised and supported 30+ residents, providing peer counseling, conflict mediation, and crisis management
Fostered a safe and inclusive community environment
Collaborated with university staff to plan programs, events, and educational initiatives
Enhanced student engagement and well-being through targeted programming

Jan 2023 – May 2026

Play-Ground Leader

Laredo, TX

Managed daily operations of a community summer camp serving 150–200 children ages 6–11
Supervised a team of 6 staff members, overseeing programming, safety, and camper engagement across a full summer season

Jun – Aug 2024

Student Assistant – Housing Employee

University of Texas at San Antonio

Managed front desk operations and assisted residents with inquiries and housing-related issues
Maintained and organized dormitory facilities
Ensured equipment and supplies were functional and readily available

Aug – Dec 2022

Work

Projects

Sonus

Spotify Mood-Based Playlist Generator

Built a full-stack web application using Python Flask and the Spotify Web API with OAuth 2.0 authentication
Generated personalized playlists across 11 mood categories using artist similarity algorithms
Implemented real-time playback controls and automated playlist creation features

▶ YouTube Demo GitHub Devpost

Python Flask Spotify API JavaScript

Desktop GPU Cooling Station

NVIDIA A100 SXM4 Thermal Management System

Led a 4-person engineering team to design a desktop-scale cooling enclosure
Enabled a data-center-grade NVIDIA A100 SXM4 GPU to operate safely outside its native server environment

Thermal Design CAD Team Leadership

Feedback Intelligence Hub

AI-Powered Feedback Aggregation Platform

Built serverless feedback aggregation dashboard using Cloudflare Workers and edge computing
Implemented real-time sentiment analysis and theme categorization across 5+ channels
Integrated D1 Database, Workers AI, and KV caching for scalable architecture
Designed AI-powered executive summary feature identifying urgent issues and trends

Live Demo GitHub

Cloudflare Workers TypeScript D1 Database Workers AI

Shopping Cart Application

C++ Project

Developed modular shopping cart system using OOP principles
Implemented menu-driven interface with data validation
Utilized classes, vectors, and separate compilation techniques

GitHub

C++ OOP Data Structures

Music Playlist Management System

Dynamic Audio Organization Tool

Built application using C++ linked lists for song management
Implemented dynamic memory allocation
Designed add, remove, and display operations with OOP principles

GitHub

C++ Linked Lists Memory Management

Simon Memory Game

Interactive Logic Program

Engineered memory game with randomized sequence generation and timing control
Implemented state-machine design and event handling algorithms
Developed input validation to simulate embedded system behavior

GitHub

C++ Algorithms State Machines

Unit Conversion Tool

C++ Project

Designed object-oriented program for multi-unit length conversions
Built dynamic I/O functionality with professional table formatting
Demonstrated OOP principles and data structure implementation

GitHub

C++ OOP Algorithms

Bear Enrichment

Zoo Behavioral Enhancement Tool

Designed automated enrichment system simulating natural foraging behaviors
Implemented problem-solving tasks for food reward dispensing
Promoted physical and mental stimulation in safe zoo environments

Problem Solving System Design

Community

Leadership & Development

National Competitor

Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition · Feb 2026

Selected among 50+ universities nationwide to analyze a complex case study involving ethical, business, and engineering dilemmas in aerospace and defense
Presented solutions to Lockheed Martin executives and ethics professionals at corporate headquarters in Bethesda, MD

Community Outreach Co-Chair & Junior Officer

Power Electronics Society (PELS) · Jan 2025 – May 2026

Lead initiatives to promote electrical and computer engineering through workshops, events, and mentorship programs
Collaborate with student organizations and engage industry partners to expand outreach
Inspire the community and foster interest in engineering disciplines

Member

Power Electronics Society · Jan 2025 – May 2026

Participate in hands-on circuit design, evaluation, and development for efficient power conversion and control
Collaborate on team projects focused on power electronics applications
Engage with industry professionals to deepen expertise in electrical and computer engineering

Member

National Society of Black Engineers · Aug 2025 – May 2026

Participate in professional development, networking, and mentorship programs
Advance technical skills and foster diversity in engineering
Engage with peers and industry leaders to build professional connections

Technical

Skills

Languages

C & C++
Python
JavaScript
Verilog
PowerShell
MATLAB

Dev Tools

Visual Studio / VS Code
MPLAB
Vivado
Arduino IDE
Spyder · Ubuntu

Design & CAD

AutoCAD
OnShape
Capture CIS
OrCAD
PSpice

Hardware & Lab

Oscilloscopes
Function Generators
Power Supplies & Multimeters
Circuit Building & Breadboarding
Soldering

Analysis & DB

SQLite Studio
Wireshark
Git / GitHub
Flask
REST APIs

Core Concepts

OOP
Data Structures & Algorithms
Circuit Design
Digital Systems
Embedded Systems
Power Electronics

Coursework

C++ and Data Structures
Systems Programming for Engineers
Digital Systems Design
Microcomputer Systems I
Telecommunications and Networking
Electromagnetic Engineering

Hi, I'm
Aidan Tijerina

Who I Am