About Me
I am enrolled as a sophomore at Emerald High School, where I am currently #1 in my class. I am on swim
team, tennis
team, and First Robotics Competition (FRC) team 8575. I have technical tendencies, love to tinker and am
a good logical problem solver. I have a passion for learning new skills with a wide range from computer
science, CNC, 3D printing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and shop fabrication.
(Especially digital
fabrication tools like CNC/laser/3DP - but I have the experience and proper training on standard fab
shop tools.) I
strongly
believe it is important to have a wide range of skills to bring to the table, especially since they all
interconnect in one way or another.
I have been apart of the FIRST program since I was six
years
old,
and have moved up through the different programs to now the highschool FRC team. Robotics and technology
has
always been my passion, and the FIRST program has helped me grow and learn so much. It is where the fire
was lit
of my passion as a grew up over the years, and I do not know where I would be without the FIRST (more
specifically the
Due West Robotics) programs.
I am looking for ways to
expand my knowledge and experience. My current plan is to get a degree in mechanical engineering, and/or
software development/computer science. I am open to
internships, 3d printing production runs, CAD design for hire, software development for hire, or any
other
opportunies that will help me grow and learn. Please use the email listed in the 'contact' section for
any work/contact requests. I may still be in high school, but am always pushing myself to improve and
get real
world experience not for just a job, but as a learning experience and it is simply my passion.
Experience
- Lead software developer on FRC Team 8575
- Multiple experience using source control systems on a dev team like Git and Github.
- Lead mechanical engineer and CAD designer for FRC Team 8575
- Solid understanding and experience of shop fabrication
- 3D Printing production job for the Greenwood Arts Center twice
- Team captain for boys swim team
- Student Due West Robotics IT coordinator
- Edited drone overview shots of our family property for my grandfather
- Self hosted website
- Basic experience setting up Linux machines and servers
- Basic experience in networking including a solid understanding of the fundamentals
- Basic experience with Arduino boards and Raspberry Pi boards
Online Profiles Of Sample Work
Certifications
Awards & Recognitions
- Two-time consecutive FRC MVP Team Member
- Beta Club
- National Honor Society
School Performance
- Currently #1 in class
- PLTW Engineering Courses
- AP Computer Science Principles
- All A's honors student in my whole school career.
Contact
Email: harrison.mcphail.work@gmail.com
Location: Greenwood, SC