REECE M. DOBRO
Electrical EngineerPurpose • Progress • Passion
Hello Visitor!
I am a Electrical Engineering student at North Carolina State University, expected to graduate in May of 2028. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved creating new technology, working on ambitious projects alongside incredible people, and troubleshooting any device I can get my hands on. Whether I’m designing custom PCB architectures, integrating CAN bus networks for solar vehicles, or deploying PLC automation on the factory floor, I thrive on connecting complex systems and translating classroom theory directly into real-world applications. I genuinely love what I do, and I'm constantly driven to learn, improve, and build what's next.
Certifications
Personal Projects
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) System
- Redesigned a Maximum Power Point Tracking system using a custom PCB to improve solar energy harvesting efficiency
- Expanded system capability to support a larger solar array while maintaining stable power regulation
- Integrated control logic to optimize voltage and current output under varying environmental conditions
- Improved scalability and modularity of the power electronics architecture for vehicle integration
RFID-Based Event Check-In System
- Developed a low-power RFID tracking system for real-time participant check-in during a 50+ hour hackathon
- Processed and tracked 300+ participants using a Raspberry Pi Pico configured as a USB HID device
- Automated ID input stream directly into a React-based database system for live attendance monitoring
- Designed for rapid deployment, reliability, and easy troubleshooting in high-pressure event environments
Screenshot of results in Windows Media Player Legacy
YouTube Playlist Song Organizer
- Automates YouTube playlist downloads using Python
- Adds and filters metadata tags according to self-developed standard
- Improves library sorting for over 2,000 songs and device compatibility
- Pulls cover art from an online database and optimizes images for fast loading
Portable Table
- Won first place in NC State’s First-Year Engineering Design Day 3D Printing category, selected by manufacturing experts and alumni
- Developed a compact portable table with wireless charging and a lamp that fits easily into a backpack for convenient travel
- Ensured over 90% of the product's mass was 3D printed while also meeting a strict, detailed budget of under $40
- Customized wiring to optimize power efficiency and reliability for vacation use
Experience & Leadership
Refresco Beverages
Electrical Engineering Intern
- Engineered PLC-to-SCADA validation frameworks to improve system communication reliability across beverage production lines.
- Deployed high-speed automated camera inspection setups to optimize quality control and line monitoring performance.
- Audited single-line electrical schematics and executed root-cause analysis to reduce undeclared line stops.
Wieland Copper Products
Process Engineering Intern
- Redesigned critical production components using additive manufacturing and reverse engineering, reducing tooling costs by 77%.
- Developed Python scripts to parse log data and isolate welding inefficiencies for plant engineers.
- Automated SAP Bill of Materials workflows to reduce manual entry errors and save ~$6,300 in labor costs.
- Spearheaded end-to-end development of an automated PLC cleaning cart, overseeing requirements gathering, electrical schematic drafting, physical fabrication, logic implementation, and operational testing.
NC State SolarPack
High Voltage Leader / Low Voltage Member
- Redesigned Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) PCB to optimize energy conversion efficiency for solar vehicle array.
- Configured decentralized automotive communications via CAN bus for real-time telemetry and inter-module data exchange.
- Audited high-voltage safety interlocks and battery management system (BMS) wiring harnesses.
NC State Engineer's Council
Webmaster & Committee Member
- Managed web hosting transitions and site architecture updates for the Engineers Council platform.
- Served on the Academic and Professional Development Committee to coordinate student engineering events.
NCSU IEEE
Technical Member – Open Project Space
- Designed microcontroller circuits and configured SPI communication setups for embedded hardware projects.
- Engineered a PID-controlled energy-efficient room model to demonstrate precise environmental controls.
HackNC State
Logistics Organizer
- Engineered a portable RFID check-in tracking system using a Raspberry Pi Pico and a React database.
- Managed event operations and hardware deployments to streamline check-in for 300+ participants.