# Dave Rodriguez

> Incoming Wells Fargo SWE Intern | CECS @ USC | HSF Scholar | ColorStack Fellow | MLT Career Prep Fellow ’27

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/daverodriguez

3rd year Computer Engineering and Computer Science student with a passion for creating innovative software and embedded systems projects. My passion for technology brought me to the University of Southern California, where I am working on my Bachelor of Science degree.

As a hardworking and dedicated individual, I strive to contribute positively to the world through technology. Currently, my interests lie in the fields of electronics and industry-focused applications. I am eager to explore and develop new solutions that bridge the gap between academia and industry. I am always on the lookout for opportunities to learn, grow, and apply my skills to real-world problems.

Let's connect and work together to make the world a better place through technology! 💻🙌

## Work Experience
### Incoming Software Engineering Intern @ Wells Fargo
Jan 2026 – Present | Iselin, New Jersey, United States

### Research Fellow @ Autonomous Systems in Exploration and Robotics (LASER) @ USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Jan 2026 – Present | Los Angeles, CA
Assembling and testing a free‑flyer platform that uses an air‑bearing system to enable space‑robotics autonomy.

### Electrical System Engineer @ SC Formula Electric
Jan 2024 – Present
Created RapidHarness wiring schematic connecting LV batteries to Vehicle Control Unit while programming STM32 in C to read sensors and transmit data over CAN.

### Math & Literacy Tutor @ Step Up Tutoring
Jan 2024 – Present | Los Angeles, California, United States
Tutored two students in reading and math. Communicated with parents to schedule sessions, discuss progress, and worked out ways to improve student’s performance.

### On-Campus Robotics Lead Instructor @ iD Tech Camps
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | New York, NY
Taught VEX Robotics to 12 students at NYU while leading a team of six instructors across multiple CS courses and providing essential CPR/First Aid and medication‑administration support.

### Research Fellow @ Wireless Devices and Systems Group (WiDeS) @ USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, CA
Developed a controlled rotational positioning system for radio frequency material characterization. Attended weekly lab meetings to present progress and brainstorm problems.

### Computer Science Enrichment Outreach Virtual (CSEOP) Student @ Fairleigh Dickinson University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Teaneck, NJ
Programmed a robot kit to execute precise movement and sensor‑driven decision‑making algorithms. Attended lectures on networking, cryptography, and digital forensics to build a broad foundation in core cybersecurity domains.

### Real-World Connections (RWC) Student @ New Jersey Institute of Technology
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Newark, NJ
Collaborated with a team of students to design, implement, and present a real-world robotics project. Successfully developed Arduino-based control systems to efficiently operate and regulate motors.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Engineering & Computer Science
University of Southern California
Jan 2023 – Jan 2027

### Jose Marti STEM Academy
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023

### Carnegie Mellon University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daverodr

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Last updated: 2026-04-01