Andy Wells

andy@andywells.dev | (651)-210-5691 | Saint Paul, MN

Objective

Seeking Internship or Co-op in computer engineering for summer 2026 or Co-op fall semester 2026/2027

Education

Iowa State University, College of Engineering Ames, Iowa Expected May 2028

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering GPA 4.00/4.00

Employment

Northern Star Scouting Base Camp Fort Snelling, Minnesota April 2024 - Present

Program Guide

  • Utilized leadership skills to lead groups through the camp activities of team-building games, archery, and rock climbing.
  • Through effective communication with co-workers and kids of all ages adapted on the fly when schedules didn’t work out.

Saint Paul Arena Company (Xcel Energy Center) Saint Paul, Minnesota November 2022 - Present

Usher

  • Utilized quick thinking and troubleshooting skills by helping fans find and use digital tickets
  • Utilized effective communication and attention to detail to make sure fans followed the rules and were able to find places in the arena

Personal Projects

Homebrew 8-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

  • I first designed the logic in Logisim to do addition, subtraction, bitwise NAND, and Right bit shifts. I then built the ALU on breadboards using 74LS/TTL logic chips, and finally, I designed a PCB in KiCad using the same chips.
  • Applied troubleshooting and project management skills

Websites

  • Applied troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to run two websites, one using word press and one using HUGO
  • Applied similar skills running multiple word press websites for family members, including editing raw CSS to make the sites look better

Skills

Languages

  • Spoken/Written: Norwegian
  • Computer: Beginner in C and Java, and intermediate in Python

Software

  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Logisim
  • Beginner in: Kicad, Fusion 360, Onshape, Git, Linux, and HUGO

Activities and Leadership

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity - Member October 2024 - Present

Eagle Scout Achieved April 2024