Jessie Lee C. Santiago
me@jessiesantiago.com
(864) 650 - 4594
425 White Water Falls Dr. Apt #532
Charlotte, NC 28217
Education and Certification
Passed FE Exam
Clemson University - Clemson, SC May 2015
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering
Clemson University - Clemson, SC May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Publications
Santiago, JL., et al. “Soft Robots and Kangaroo Tails: Modulating Compliance in Continuum Structures Through Mechanical Layer
Jamming“. Soft Robotics. June 2016, 3(2): 54-63. doi:10.1089/soro.2015.0021.
Santiago, JL., et al. “Layer-Jamming Scales with Hardening Capability”. Proceedings of 2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky,
Montana, Mar 7 - 14, 2015. IEEE New York, NY, USA 2015.
Santiago, JL., et al. “Learning with CyberPLAYce, a cyber-physical learning environment for elementary students promoting
computational expression”. Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems: Proceedings of CHI 2014 Conference,
Toronto, Canada. April 26 – May 1, 2014. ACM New York, NY, USA, 2014. 165-166. Print
Technical Proficiencies
Software Knowledge
 Programming in C++
 Image Processing w/ Blepo/OpenCV Libraries
 Multi-layer Neural Networks
 ROS + Gazebo
 JavaScript
 Assembly for the x86 Architecture
 Maple
 MATLAB/ Simulink
 SolidWorks
 AutoCAD/Revit/BIM Modeling
 Inventor
 HTML/CSS along with some MySQL
 B2-Spice
 Smith V3.10
 Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Hardware Experience
 Kinect Development in C++
 Arduino Utilizing xPC Target Embedded
 Raspberry Pi
 Electric Servos + Motors
 3D Printing/Modeling
 2D Laser Cutting
 Tektronix Oscilloscope
 NI-ELVIS Development Board
 Soldering + Board Design (EAGLE)
Graduate Programming/Robotics-Related Course Work
Analysis of Tracking Systems | Learned about Different Types of Adaptive Filtering Methods Fall 2014
Robotics and Soft Computing | Learned Rudimentary Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm Theory Fall 2014
Robot Manipulators | Studied How to Analyze Rigid-linked Manipulators of N-DoF Summer 2014
Robotic Simulation | Used ROS + Gazebo to Simulate Drone Stabilization Control Spring 2014
Advanced Nonlinear Control Spring 2014
Digital Image Processing | Learned OpenCV/Blepo Libraries by Writing Functions from Theory Fall 2013
Analysis of Linear Systems | Linear Control Theory Fall 2013
Architectural Robotics | Learned about Robots in an Architectural Environment Fall 2013

Work Experience
EE Designer – Charlotte, NC Sep 2015 to Present
 Quickly learned completely new skillset to independently manage, design, and model complex power distribution systems
for various commercial building projects involving data centers, offices, apartment-retail complexes, and high-rise
buildings.
Teaching Assistant – Clemson, SC July 2014 to August 2015
 Taught a microcontroller interfacing and circuits lab involving teaching a small group of 15 students and giving them
exams on material
Research Assistant – Clemson, SC July 2013 to August 2014
 Started working in the mechatronics lab developing thesis project
NC Fike Student Services – Clemson, SC July 2012 to August 2013
Facility Assistant
 Helped gym patrons as a front desk attendant
 Worked from 3-8am in the morning cleaning and maintaining workout equipment
Applied Data Technologies – Charlotte, NC July 2011 to August 2011
IT Support
 Handled the logistics of new orders for Beaufort County School District.
 Assisted with district-wide installation of new desktops, printers, projectors, and smart boards.
IT Support June 2010 to August 2010
 Registered students for online gradebook software for district high schools.
 Upgraded outdated software via network updates throughout county.
 Basic IT services (such as installation of network printers and fixing computer problems).
Activities and Honors
Coca-Cola Scholars Fall 2009
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Fall 2009 through 2013
Piedmont IEEE Award – Electrical Engineering Fall 2012
IEEE Robotics Program
Participating Member Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
 Learned how to contribute ideas effectively (team-oriented way of approaching a project).
 Optimized equipment purchases and checked current consumption and power consumption calculations.
 Designed a triple 7-segment LED display interfaced to two micro-controllers to display number of victims, victim status,
and victim position.
Sub-Team Captain Spring 2011 – Fall 2012
 Responsible for the sensors portion of the robot.
 Designed four sensor circuits for the robot using B2-Spice to simulate circuits.
 Built waveform sensor, voltage sensor (not sensitive to voltage polarity arrangement), and capacitance sensor.
 Learned to design and solder sensors on PCB.
Team Captain Spring 2013
 Led the robotics team to build a successful robotics platform.
 Managed a group of 20 electrical and computer engineers into teams to build key hardware and software components
 Organized integration of all systems