Nathan Doran

Electrical Engineering Student at Purdue University

Greater Fort Collins Area

About

I am a sophomore Electrical Engineering student at Purdue University interested in electrical engineering, software engineering, embedded systems, and engineering automation. During my internship at Woodward, I contribute to a C# automation platform that integrates engineering data models with external APIs to automate documentation workflows. My work focuses on software development, API integration, and improving engineering productivity through automation. I also develop embedded systems through Purdue's EPICS program, where I work with ESP32-based wireless devices and Wi-Fi mesh networking. Previously, I led software development for a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, developing Java-based autonomous and tele-operated systems. I am interested in opportunities involving software engineering, systems engineering, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.

Experience

  • Industrial Systems and Services Intern at Woodward, Inc.
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Extended a C#-based engineering automation platform that transforms structured engineering configuration data into automated documentation workflows. Implemented software features involving API integration, data-model mapping, and workflow automation to improve engineering productivity and reduce repetitive manual documentation tasks.

  • Purdue Dining & Culinary ()
    • Student Cook (in Training)
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Student Associate
      Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 · 3 mos

      Collaborated with co-workers in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high quality service to customers. Demonstrated efficiency with high volume dish-room operations while upholding high dish sanitization standards.

  • Project Member at EPICS Deaf Kids Code (DKC)
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Assist with hardware, software, and power testing capabilities.

  • Custodial at Liberty Common School
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Assembled and installed both whiteboards and classroom projectors. Calibrated projectors for accurate display, and communicated technical steps to the supervisor for independent operation. Executed custodial tasks including deep cleaning classrooms, moving furniture, and maintaining campus grounds. Gained experience with drywall spackling, anchors, and various toggle and map setups .