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About Me

Cooper Kier

Hi, I’m Cooper — a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with minors in Computer Science, Quantum Engineering, and Philosophy. I’m passionate about blending hardware, software, and applied AI/ML to solve complex engineering problems. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, playing football, and exploring new tech projects.

Education

University of Colorado Boulder
B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minors: Computer Science, Quantum Engineering, Philosophy

Expected Graduation: May 2027
Major GPA: 4.0

Technical Skills

Languages

  • C++
  • Python
  • Verilog
  • Java
  • MATLAB
  • Swift

Technologies

  • FPGAs
  • Circuit & PCB Design
  • Altium Designer
  • LTSpice
  • Vivado
  • Linux
  • AWS

Certifications

  • FINRA SIE
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Projects

Machine Learning-Based Spam Detection System

Email and text message spam detection system utilizing machine learning for accurate classification.
  • Developed a spam detection system using TensorFlow to process text data
  • Containerized the model with Docker and deployed it on Google Cloud via TensorFlow Serving
  • Built a Python Flask web app for real-time classification with a RESTful API
GitHub
TensorFlow Docker Google Cloud Python

Various FPGA Projects

Digital design projects demonstrating advanced FPGA programming and circuit implementation.
  • FPGA projects demonstrating digital design principles, including state machines and timing systems
  • Utilized Verilog and Xilinx Vivado to design, simulate, and implement custom digital circuits on FPGAs
  • Developed complex sequential and combinational logic circuits
GitHub
Verilog Xilinx Vivado FPGAs Digital Design

FM Radio Receiver

Custom-designed FM radio receiver with PCB development and hardware implementation.
  • Designed and implemented an FM radio receiver using a custom PCB developed in Altium Designer
  • Utilized soldering and debugging techniques to assemble and refine the receiver for optimal performance
  • Applied analog circuit design principles for signal processing and amplification
GitHub
Altium Designer LTSpice PCB Design Analog Circuits

3D Interactive Portfolio - Web Application

A modern, interactive portfolio website featuring a 3D environment built with Three.js and modern web technologies.
  • Designed and developed a personal portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Created a custom 3D model built in Blender and integrated with Three.js
  • Implemented raycasting for object interaction and highlighting effects
  • Integrated smooth camera controls and transitions
GitHub
Three.js JavaScript HTML/CSS Blender

PriceThat - iOS Application

A mobile application published on Apple's App Store with over 100 downloads, featuring machine learning-powered functionality.
  • Developed and published a Swift/Xcode mobile app on Apple's App Store
  • Utilized AWS (API Gateway, Lambda) for user data processing and OpenAI's ChatGPT API for predictive cost calculations
  • Optimized AWS/OpenAI costs to balance performance and affordability
  • Integrated JSON data processing for seamless API communication
GitHub
Swift AWS OpenAI API Xcode JSON

Alarm Sleep Mask

An innovative alarm solution that won 1st place in class at the Engineering Expo.
  • Collaborated with a team to design a unique alarm solution, achieving 1st place in class
  • Used an Arduino microcontroller to connect physical alarm components with Bluetooth devices
  • Applied circuit design principles and LTSpice simulation for optimal performance
  • Managed project coordination and team collaboration
GitHub
Arduino LTSpice Circuit Design Bluetooth Teamwork

Experience

Research Assistant

Aug 2025 – May 2026

University of Colorado Boulder

  • Automating photonic integrated circuit characterization using FPGA-based neural networks for real-time control.
  • Developing deep learning models in Python integrated with Moku:Pro FPGA hardware.
Python FPGAs Verilog Vivado ML/AI

Software Engineer Intern

May 2025 – Aug 2025

Empower – Denver, CO

  • Designed and deployed AWS health monitoring dashboards for 100+ accounts.
  • Integrated AWS Kinesis Data Firehose, SNS, and Lambda for real-time incident tracking.
  • Automated Jira/ServiceNow ticket creation, reducing manual intervention by ~80%.
AWS Python Kinesis Lambda CloudWatch

Field Engineer Intern

May 2024 – Aug 2024

HydromaxUSA – Denver, CO

  • Surveyed 85,000+ feet of pipeline weekly, detecting an average of 4 gas leaks per day.
  • Ranked top 5 for performance and contributed to a 7% project revenue increase.

Leadership

Open Option Engineering Mentor

January 2025 - Present
  • Work with several first-year engineering students, helping them with coursework, personal problems, and class scheduling
  • Provide guidance on academic challenges and university resource navigation
  • Support new students in their transition to university life and engineering studies
  • Foster academic success and personal development in mentees
Mentoring Academic Support Student Development

Football Team Captain & Quarterback

August 2019 - December 2022
  • Served as team captain and quarterback, developing leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment
  • Led team strategy and execution during games and practice sessions
  • Demonstrated strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, competitive situations
  • Fostered team unity and maintained high morale during challenging situations
Team Leadership Decision-Making Performance Under Pressure

Contact Me

Feel free to contact me. I am excited about all the opportunities that come my way!

cooperkier18@gmail.com

303-915-2517

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