HARRISON YORK
Hi! I'm a junior at Duke University pursuing a double major in Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS).
I am currently looking for engineering internship opportunities for summer 2025, particularly in the software, robotics, and aerospace industries.
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
Experience
Microsoft - Software Engineering Intern
May 2024 - Jul 2024
Worked on frontend for Power Pages (business applications)
- Streamlined process for users to add custom web components to sites, saving time and increasing platform accessibility
- Collaborated with PM and design teams to collect user feedback and revise project implementation
- Learned React and TypeScript while completing project
Amazon - Software Engineering Intern
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Worked as an SDE Intern on backend within AWS Lambda (cloud computing)
- Completed a proof-of-concept estimated to significantly reduce operating costs
- Implemented new logic and wrote corresponding unit tests with >90% coverage
- Used AWS, Java, and internal tools to deliver detailed design docs, presentations, and successful project
Violinist
Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
- Performed classical repertoire and client requests at weddings, restaurants, and other venues
- Volunteered at retirement homes and community events, playing up to 2 hours of music per event
- Promoted work by creating a music portfolio, produced recordings of pieces using audio software
Projects
Jabber - Robot Arm
Apr 2024 - May 2024
- Designed 100 MHz, 5-stage pipelined processor in Verilog to implement on an FPGA using Vivado and support a reduced MIPS instruction set
- Integrated processor with 3D-printed robot arm using analog joystick inputs and Assembly to control five servos
- Created custom prints (Fusion 360), circuits, and control signals (PWM)
- Utilized oscilloscope and other lab equipment for testing
SurgiScan
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Medical education device designed to provide information on tool usage during surgeries
- Led circuit and software development of a medical device prototype within time, cost, and safety constraints
- Leveraged RFID technology to create a system of tagged tools and wearable devices to gather data
- Used Arduino, Java, Fusion, 3D-printing, soldering, Microsoft Office, and designed project website
Education
Duke University
2022 - 2026
BSE, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Activities:
Duke Motorsports
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Academics:
GPA: 4.00
Dean's List with Distinction
Coursework:
Digital Systems
Computer Architecture
Data Structures & Algorithms
Mechanics & Electromagnetism
Multivariable Calculus
Differential Equations
Fields & Waves
San Clemente High School
2018 - 2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma & High School Diploma
Activities:
Triton Times - Editor-in-Chief
Tennis
Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra
American Legion California Boys State
National Honor Society
Academics:
Weighted GPA: 4.69
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Awards
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholar
2023
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
2022
SCHS Academic Awards: Math, English, Science, & Journalism
2022
National Hispanic Scholar (CollegeBoard)
2021