Hi, I'm Michael Stich!

A computer science student with over two years of hands-on experience in professional software development.

Work Experience

Ringy

Software Engineer

August 2024 - Present | Denver, Colorado

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Full Stack Software Developer Intern

    June 2023 - August 2023 | Cleveland, Ohio

    • Created a graphical user interface using React to efficiently manage and control a prototype lunar power grid, which resulted in a substantial reduction of the prototype's total development time
    • Designed, modeled, and 3D printed essential components for the prototype, ensuring precise fit and functionality, which expedited the prototype's assembly process
    • Implemented a new fast frequency measurement algorithm in VHDL for the prototype’s FPGA clock

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    NPSS Library Software Developer Intern

    January 2023 - May 2023 | Remote

    • Refactored the official NASA Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) Power System Library, resulting in significant performance and reliability enhancements crucial to the library’s functionality
    • Engineered new electrical components into the library, ensuring precise simulation of their intended functions
    • Created and implemented unit tests for all electrical components within the library, ensuring robustness and stability of the software
    • Designed and deployed a GitHub self-hosted runner capable of automating NPSS development projects, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity for development teams

    Ruffalo Noel Levitz

    CU Foundation Engagement Ambassador

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 | Boulder, CO

    • Fostered relationships with CU Boulder alumni
    • Successfully fundraised over $50,000 for scholarships
    • Learned to spark amazing and fruitful conversations with strangers

    United Parcel Service (UPS)

    Logistics Coordinator

    May 2022 - Aug 2022 | Glenwood Springs, CO

    • Learned the value of paying attention to the details in my work
    • Improved delivery driver efficiency by organizing packages on mail trucks
    • Ensured accurate and timely deliveries by strategizing which mail trucks would be loaded

    Johnson Storage and Moving

    Mover

    May 2021 - Aug 2021 | Parker, CO

    • Safely packed, moved, and stored customer’s property
    • Developed perseverance and critical thinking under pressure
    • Learned the value of hard work through physically demanding tasks

    Discount Tire

    Tire Service Technician

    May 2019 - Mar 2020 | Parker, CO

    • Upheld company standards for customer satisfaction
    • Ensured customers had functioning, safe, and reliable tires on their cars
    • Learned that providing excellent customer service is crucial for the success of a business
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