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UCF Senior Design Group 9





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Eugene McDonald


Eugene M McDonald is a 40 year old Electrical Engineering student. Eugene has an Extensive work history that includes most recently 14 years' experience as a lead electrician for a local electrical company. In this capacity, Eugene has increased his "skill set" to include electrical system design and installation, bidding, sales, customer service, material handling and multiple project coordination. Eugene hopes to use his education and pas experience in a career as a power engineer incorporating smart grid technologies to increase efficiencies in the electrical utility marketplace.

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Derek Workman


Derek A. Workman is a 29 year old student obtaining his Bachelors of Science in electrical engineering. Prior to going for his degree, he has always showed interest in electronics. Coding programs, repairing computers and fixing other various electrical devices were his normal pastimes. Derek hopes the knowledge he gained at the University of Central Florida will be put to use in power engineering. Derek has interest in working at military contractors and power generation companies. He has also showed interest in staying at university of Central Florida and obtaniing another degree in Computer Engineering.

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Nicholas Van Nice


Nicholas Van Nice is a 29 year old computer engineering student. He inspires to work in the defense industry as a digital design engineer, specializing in firmware development. He served 4 years in the United States Navy and hopes to continue serving the United States military through his education and expertise.