# Amy Qian

> Software Engineer @  Apple

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/amyqian

I’m a Software QA Engineer on the Bluetooth team at Apple where I can apply my problem-solving skills and continuously learn and grow! Throughout my interdisciplinary degree at Harvey Mudd, technical projects, internships, and club leadership positions, I have honed my technical and soft skills. You can learn more about me here: https://amyqian.my.canva.site. I love meeting new people so please feel free to reach out and connect!

AMY stands for...
💪 Ambitious ~ I go after what I want
🎉 Motivational ~ I inspire the people around me
😊 Yay-worthy ~ I work hard with a positive attitude

Programming: Python (sklearn, OpenCV), Java, C++, ReactJS, HTML, CSS
Engineering skills: SolidWorks, Femap, Nastran, MATLAB, machining, waterjet, laser cutter, 3D printing, soldering, oscilloscope, Arduino

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer - Tools and Automation @ Apple
Jan 2023 – Present | Cupertino, California, United States
Building automation framework & tools for bluetooth across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS

### Computer Vision Engineer @ Samba TV
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
• Generate a realistic synthetic dataset of scenes with labeled logos for the training set using Blender
• Analyze how effective the dataset is for training and release a subset of the dataset as an open-source project

### Factory Firmware Intern - HMC Clinic Team @ Tesla
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
•	Develop a repair diagnostic tool using machine learning in Python to recommend electrical connectors to fix based on car test failures, reducing overall technician repair time and cost by about 20%
•	Proactively conducting technical research with professors to decide project direction
•	Able to get up to speed quickly to meet project needs, gaining machine learning skills from scratch

### SWE Collegiate Leadership Institute @ Society of Women Engineers - Los Angeles
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Chosen as a participant in the Collegiate Leadership Institute (CLI). Its overarching goal is to equip collegiate members with the skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities that will enable them to become global leaders in their engineering careers and serve as a future pipeline for leaders in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). To do this, the program aims to motivate, inspire, and support SWE collegiate members to successfully transition to the engineering workforce by providing key practices that will accelerate and enhance the success of collegiate to entering the engineering workforce.

### WE National Conference Leader | SWE Advisor @ Society of Women Engineers - Los Angeles
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
• Advise current Harvey Mudd SWE President and officer board
• Fundraise and organize for members to attend WE22 National Conference

### President of SWE, HMC Chapter @ Society of Women Engineers - Los Angeles
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
•	Led conference of professor workshops and keynote speaker events for 50 girls interested in STEM
•	Initiated the apprentice officer program to train up next year's leadership
•	Began SWE Next partnership with high school club
•	Planned for members to attend the virtual National Conference in 2020 and 2021

### Machine Shop Proctor @ Harvey Mudd College
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
•	Training 15 students about the basics of machining, including the mill and lathe to build a hammer
•	Redesigned website with machine descriptions and safety info (https://sites.google.com/g.hmc.edu/hmc-machine-shop/home)

### Computer Science Grader and Tutor @ Harvey Mudd College
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Claremont, California, United States
•	CS5: Introduction to Computer Science, taught mostly in Python (with some Picobot and assembly language)
•	Guide students in exploration of computer science

### CAD Tutor and Grader @ Harvey Mudd College
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Claremont, California, United States
Teach students how to CAD in their Introduction to Manufacturing and Design Class

### Intro Engineering Practicum Proctor @ Harvey Mudd College
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Claremont, California, United States
•	Taught 24 sophomores about frequency analysis and control systems through designing, building, debugging, and testing an underwater robot

### Machine Learning Engineer @ P-ai
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
•	Used supervised classification and regression algorithms in Python (Scikit-learn) to predict stock price fluctuations based on Google search data
•	Built dataset using modules 'yfinance' and 'pytrends' to extract data in Pandas

### Gripper Team Lead @ MuddSub - HMC RoboSub Team
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Claremont, California, United States
•	Design a robust, double-jointed servo driven gripper underwater manipulator with limit switch sensor detection to prepare for the annual international Robosub Competition
•	Lead proper configuration management of SolidWorks files between 6 team members using GrabCAD
•	Collaborate with computer vision software, electrical, and other hardware groups to execute the product
•	Research and test various waterproof sensors on Arduino for object detection and verification

### Vehicle Dynamics Intern @ Northrop Grumman
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Redondo Beach, California, United States
•	Generated shock environments for all 50 spacecraft units with zone-based approach to increase efficiency
•	Calculated shock attenuation factors in Excel using NASA-HDBK-7005 guidelines to evaluate appropriate knockdown assumptions for distances, joints, and material differences
•	Developed MATLAB scripts to automate plot creation and effectively communicate a decreased risk level for all Class A spacecraft hardware to program managers 
•	Performed 4 acoustic trade studies to establish best strategy for reducing high payload interface loads

### System Reliability Intern - HMC Clinic Team @ NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
•	Took initiative and lead the development of 3 BowTie Models (BTM) with risk registers for various biological threats associated with an extraterrestrial sample return mission with Dr. Todd Paulos (JPL)

### Manufacturing Engineering Intern @ Northrop Grumman
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Redondo Beach, California, United States
•	Accelerated manufacturing activities for a Class D satellite that performs on-orbit 3D printing by planning and creating manufacturing process flows as well as initiating coordination with process planners
•	Optimized schedules for manufacturing and designed tooling for space vehicle structure assembly
•	Developed new manufacturing time spans and processes for modular common core structure for the satellite bus
•	Made and presented charts at the internal design review

### Co-Founder and Web App Developer @ EcoBud
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Claremont, California, United States
•	Launch a ReactJS and Firebase progressive web application for group sustainability competitions for college and universities, working on a team of 5
•	Implemented responsive website design with mobile-first approach
•	Oversee campus-wide dorm sustainability competition with >15% schoolwide participation, coordinating with Division of Student Affairs and sustainability clubs
•	Manage budget for prizes, design flyers for advertising

### Summer Intern @ Zymo Research Corp
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
•	Assisted quality control with racking, labeling, and capping tubes of buffers and solutions
•	Trained 3 new employees the protocols in assembly
•	Assembled thousands of DNA/RNA kits with a team of 8 people by aliquoting buffers and categorizing spin-columns


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Engineering, focus in Software/Robotics
Harvey Mudd College

### Trabuco Hills High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amy-qian8
- Portfolio: https://amyqian.my.canva.site/

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Last updated: 2026-03-31