# Sydney Tsai > Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sydneytsai ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Collins Aerospace Jan 2024 – Present • Develop high fidelity flight simulators and pilot training systems for aircraft platforms. • Architect and build modular simulation elements modeling aircraft subsystems, enabling realistic system behavior and data-driven interaction within training environments. • Deployed and integrated simulator devices at customer sites, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful hardware/software integration and system validation ### Undergraduate Researcher @ University of California, Berkeley Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Berkeley, California, United States • Conducted research in high fidelity modeling, specializing in graph neural networks and physics-informed machine learning techniques to advance predictive accuracy in various engineering simulations. • Developed an AI-based GNN-PINN model, a pioneering approach that accurately predicts the failure analysis and performance of diverse components from 3D mesh data and underlying physical laws during simulation, optimizing efficiency and precision in engineering analysis. • Collaborated closely with Mathworks MATLAB developers to enhance their deep learning toolboxes, contributing to the broader deep learning community by refining resources for researchers and practitioners in the field. ### Student Technology Equity Program Associate @ University of California, Berkeley Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 • Served undergraduate, graduate and professional students by providing free, long-term loans of essential technology such as laptops, hotspots and other peripherals. • Leveraged the Google Drive API to automate data scraping to maintain up-to-date distribution and collection records. • Conducted automated data analysis to extract actionable insights for program enhancements. ### Mobile Application Developer @ University of California, Berkeley Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Berkeley, CA • Contributor within the Software Team of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to develop software solutions tailored to the diverse needs of UC Berkeley students • Architected a user-friendly interface using Swift that intuitively centralizes crucial campus information for students, enhancing accessibility to resources. • Employed Selenium and Beautiful Soup to automate the extraction of data from websites, an essential aspect of populating the Berkeley Mobile App with up-to-date and relevant information. ### Software Developer @ Codify Berkeley Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 • Partnered with the Chabot Space and Science Center to develop a mobile app, facilitating seamless exploration of the center's exhibits, through captivating science demonstrations within the app, and enhancing the visitor experience by offering users a hands-on, interactive learning experience. • Engineered a seamless and user-friendly platform for a startup company that allows travelers to effortlessly connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships. ### Test Software Engineer Intern @ Epirus Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Torrance, California, United States • Developed a comprehensive code package that expedited experimentation processes by automating the functionality of hardware test stations. • Conducted degradation experiments on high-powered RF amplifiers, enabling a thorough understanding of their performance characteristics. • Programmed device drivers to seamlessly integrate lab hardware into software scripts, accelerating data collection and analysis. • Developed mock simulations of hardware components, allowing for rigorous software testing and validation without the need for physical devices. ### Software Development Intern @ Thaddeus Resource Center Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 • Innovated a powerful case management app using React Native, tailored to optimize the utilization of diverse resources offered by the center, while ensuring cross-platform compatibility for a consistent experience across different devices. • Integrated intuitive features that enable efficient appointment scheduling, resource tracking, and personalized recommendations, enhancing user engagement. ### Electrical Engineering Intern @ Boeing Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 • Conducted research on aerospace programs regarding vertical takeoff vertical landing technology • Simulated electrical circuits using LTspice, focusing on the circuitry behind the landing strut of single-stage-to-orbit launch vehicles. • Led an integrated product team through the process of ideating, designing, and prototyping to present a design proposal for an autonomous ocean cleaning vehicle. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of California, Berkeley ### High School Diploma/International Baccalaureate Troy High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sydneyctsai - Website: https://sydneytsai.github.io./ --- Source: https://flows.cv/sydneytsai JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sydneytsai/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05