Boulder, CO, 80303

NATHANIEL OLSON (708) 557-4833

Nate.8olson@gmail.com

nate-olson.weebly.com (Portfolio)

Education
Aug 2019 – May 2023 University of Colorado at Boulder
Senior, 3.2 GPA
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Computer Science

Skills & Awards

 Published: “Solar Flare Frequency Distribution,” James Mason et al. in preparation for Astrophysical Journal (2022)
 Engineers Without Borders 2020 Competitor
 Experience with CAD/drafting programs including Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks (CSWA certified)
 Languages: C/C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React/React Native
 Hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of microcontrollers and communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, I2C, SPI, etc)
 IATSE Local #7 member, forklift certified, experience with numerous production companies throughout IL/CO
 ISET Research Award Winner 2018 (for therapy-based AI targeting recovering schizophrenia patients)
 Proficient with Git/Azure, the AWS suite, and game development engines such as Unreal Engine/Unity

Work Experience
Sep 2019 – Present Production Director
University of Colorado at Boulder
• From conception to show day, plan and execute 6,000+ attendance concerts/festivals/comedy shows/etc. on
campus and in the Coors Event Center
• Responsible for hiring, training, and managing a staff of 15+
• Responsible for coordinating and leading a full production team of 25+ on show day to execute my
rigging/lighting/audio/video/SFX plots
• Create and manage budgets/estimates and coordinate purchases/rentals with vendors
• Design, program, and run lighting and audio rigs for a variety of performances
• Calculate effective load rigging and power distribution systems
• Program and operate MA/ETC/ChamSys consoles and A&H/Midas/DiGiCo consoles
• Collaborate with our graphic designer to create the website for the organization: programcouncil.com

Aug 2022 – May 2023 Capstone Project - Worked with Medtronic on New LigaSure Product Development
Through Design Center Colorado, myself and five others were tasked with the design and prototype
construction of a new wristed robotic attachment for a remotely controlled surgical robot. The instrument is
capable of cutting, sealing, grasping, and delivering both monopolar and bipolar energy to tissue. My role on
this team was as CAD Engineer - delegating, planning, and completing all models and assemblies.

May 2022 – Aug 2022 Automation Engineer Intern

Creative Conners, Inc.
• Created custom automation/robotics products for use in the concert/theater tech industry
• Responsible for all design aspects, including programming logic, circuitry, mechanical functionality,
procuring components, and executing my design to deployment
• Determined/ordered components and custom PCBs to optimize performance and meet exacting tolerances
• Heavily implemented various communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, etc)
• Performed aluminum and steel machining (cutting, drilling, tapping, chamfering, surfacing, etc)

May 2021 – Aug 2021 Software Development Intern

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
• Aided in the development of a factory management system which allows supervisors and technicians to
manage facilities throughout North America and Europe
• Worked on feature creation projects including technician task assignment systems, meter monitoring/analysis
systems, etc.
• Cooperated with UX/UI designers to create an intuitive user experience and layout
• Used Azure/Git extensively for version management and branching and worked in JS/Typescript

May 2017 – May 2021 Luthier/Owner

Olson Originals
Ran a business building electric guitars, including woodworking, electrical engineering/circuit design, CAD, and
marketing. More information is in my portfolio nate-olson.weebly.com and Instagram @olsonoriginals