A Little Bit About Me
Name: Ryan Zipprich
I am a junior at Kansas State University studying computer engineering and minoring in Military Leadership. I enjoy lifting, swing dancing, and riding my motorcycle. Feel free to reach out to me: ryan.zipprich@gmail.com.
Work Experience
Electronics Design Laboratory, Manhattan KS -
Student Intern
April 2023 - Present
April 2023 - Present
- Writing Python to automate the PCB testing process to ensure quality standards for the board's application in high-energy physics applications at CERN
KS Army National Guard, Salina KS - Soldier/Cadet
May 2021 - Present
May 2021 - Present
- From September 2021 to June 2023, I have been attached to the 891st Eng Battalion 226 Co Det 1, a horizontal engineering unit in Salina, KS
- I learn and execute the tasks of different a heavy equipment operator and shadow the platoon’s leadership
Ideatek Telcom, Buhler KS - Operations Intern
Summer of 2021 & 2022
Summer of 2021 & 2022
- Three primary responsibilities: designed fiber optic routes in GIS software, coordinate with local governing bodies for RoW permits, build cost estimates for fiber optic designs
- Integrated with the software development team and built an internal tool with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript to export route data from an in-house software to a file format viewable to contractors
Other Work Experience:
Lifeguard for 2 summers, Medical Center Intern for the summer of 2019
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan KS -
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Minor in Military Leadership
August 2021 - December 2025
August 2021 - December 2025
- 4.0 GPA, Dean's list
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C, and Verilog.
Extracurriculars
ROTC
- Recondo: Instructor to other cadets teaching dimsounted infantry tactics
- Master of Fitness: Help organize the physical training of the Wildcat BTN
- Lifting
- Running (Ironman)
- Swing Dancing
