Lead Systems Engineer – Distinguished Member of Technical Staff
Department 9236 - Technical Security Systems– Engineering & Design Team
Operated for the United States Department of Energy
by National Technology and Engineering
Solutions of Sandia, LLC.
P.O. Box 5800Albuquerque, NM 87185-0101
P.O. Box 969
Livermore, CA 94551-0969
Phone: (505) 284-9100
Mobile: (505) 239-7656
Email: jabrend@sandia.gov
September 1, 2024
To Whom it May Concern:
Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Joseph Hill
I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Joseph Hill, who interned with us from May to August 2024. Throughout his time in our department, Joseph demonstrated many of the qualities that make for an outstanding intern, contributing significantly to our projects and team dynamics.
Joseph worked on several key initiatives, including the development of a Card Reader Advanced Testing Wheel.This innovative tool provides a means to mass load systems and mimic a month's worth of data in just a few days, greatly enhancing our testing efficiency. He also conducted testing on 360-degree ceiling mount PIRs, showcasing his technical skills and attention to detail.
In addition to these projects,Joseph co-designed and built quality lab elements that streamlined the testing of new technologies, ensuring a robust and efficient testing process. He worked diligently on electrical and data connection interfaces, which were crucial for our ongoing projects. Furthermore, Joseph took the initiative to standardize and organize our lab space for mechanical designs and prototyping, creating a more effective working environment for the entire team.
Joseph's written communication skills are excellent, and he demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint, creating impactful presentations that effectively conveyed complex information. His ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely was a tremendous asset during team meetings and project discussions.
What truly sets Joseph apart is his dedication and passion for his work. He invested both heart and mind into every effort, consistently striving for excellence and inspiring those around him. His positive attitude and collaborative spirit made him a pleasure to work with, and he quickly became a respected member of our team.
In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Joseph Hill for any future opportunities he pursues. His technical skills, initiative, and commitment to quality will undoubtedly make him a valuable addition to any organization. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Jerry Brenden
Lead Systems Engineer– Department 9236
Exceptional Service in the National Interest
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Letter of Recommendation for Joseph Hill
To whom it may concern,
ATI Industrial Automation employed Joseph Hill as a co-op/intern for two rotations (two separate assignments). He worked on my team at the time, Application Development, during his second rotation. I was his direct manager. The Application Development team is responsible for developing new ways to use ATI products on industrial robots. This involves programming various different robots (all different proprietary languages), designing and sourcing mechanical tooling, documenting robot integration procedures, and creating instructional and marketing content. Joseph was involved in all of these aspects during his single semester assignment on my team.
Joseph Hill is creative, technically competent, curious, and motivated. I would highly recommend him for future employment or higher level education in the robotics field.
When he first joined my team, Joseph had never programmed an industrial robot. For his final internship project, he completed an instructional robot demo (using a collaborative robot) start to finish. I pointed
him to where he could find online and internal resources, and he then completed all of the training on his own. In addition to using the provided training resources, he designed tests to trial and error other topics. He knew when to reach out to help and when to figure something out on his own. I was very impressed with his quick learning abilities.
The robot demo involved learning how to program that particular robot brand (different from the one he originally trained on), designing mechanical tooling to use in the demo, writing a robot program to showcase specific product features and programming capabilities, and filming and editing a video (with voiceover) to share with customers. He went above and beyond by learning a more advanced robot programming feature (full custom tuning of force control) which better highlighted our product’s features. He also put in extra effort to professionally light the video set and use a professional microphone and editing software for the video. I was able to use his final product to get approval to use more of my full- time employee’s time on instructional videos.
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Joseph Hill Letter of Recommendation Page 1One of Joseph’s main duties was designing mechanical tooling for his own robot demos/tests, as well as for other employee’s needs. He was surprisingly adept at SolidWorks compared to his peers, and applied creativity to even the simple designs, making them cheaper/faster to manufacture, and more modular for flexible re-use in the future.
Joseph also assisted with new product prototype build, calibration, and testing. He documented the calibration and test procedures so that future interns could follow the process, and made suggestions to the product design that would make the builds & calibration easier and more reliable. It was obvious he was always thinking of ways to optimize a design.
Lastly, Joseph’s curiosity and unwavering determination to answer his unanswered questions make him particularly well-suited to a research or R&D type position. I look forward to seeing what he will do next.
If you would like additional information about Joseph Hill, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Inka Johnson
Innovation and Technology Supervisor
Robotics and Automation | ATI
1031 Goodworth Drive • Apex, NC 27539 • USA
T +1 919-772-0115 • M +1 919-629-7652
inka.johnson@novanta.com
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1031 Goodworth Drive • Apex, NC 27539 • USA
T +1 919-772-0115
www.novanta.com
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