Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Jan 2023 – Dec 2025

Clemson University — Minor in Business Administration. Ongoing studies include courses on database management, network programming, HCI and software engineering.

Chemical Engineering Studies

Jan 2017 – Dec 2022

Clemson University — Completed 44 credits towards a Chemical Engineering major, building a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluids & heat transfer.

Associate in Science (Chemistry Emphasis)

Aug 2015 – Dec 2016

Trident Technical College — Focused on foundational courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Skills

Developer Tools

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Apple Xcode
  • Android Studio
  • IntelliJ & DataGrip

Analytics & Design

  • MySQL & Database Design
  • Minitab & RStudio
  • Adobe Photoshop & Figma
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering Tools

  • SolidWorks & Autodesk Inventor
  • Aspen Plus & MATLAB
  • PyTorch & TensorFlow

Programming

  • Python, Java, C/C++
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • PHP & AWS Services

Experience

Backend Software Engineer (Capstone)

Aug 2025 – Present

Developing an adaptive learning platform using AWS serverless (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB) for Clemson University’s industry partner NIWC-Atlantic. Responsibilities include API development and database design.

Clemson, SC

Design Engineer Co‑op

Jun 2022 – Dec 2024

ORBIS Corporation — Designed 300+ CAD concepts for reusable packaging with 143 projects moving to full-scale production. Advanced circular economy goals by optimizing material use and collaborating with operations to implement changes.

Greenville, SC (Hybrid)

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

ORBIS Corporation — Conducted Lean Basics training for 30+ associates and achieved a 66% reduction in changeover time through improved material staging and setup elimination. Automated BOM routing to save 30–60 minutes per order.

Greenville, SC

Process Engineering Intern

May 2018 – Mar 2020

Scout Boats — Audited quality inspections to align production output with customer specs, reducing rework frequency. Developed time‑study tools and real‑time dashboards to eliminate manual supervisor reporting.

Charleston, SC (Hybrid)

Construction Supervisor

May 2009 – Jul 2017

EB Home Improvement — Managed $100K+ residential and commercial construction projects, handled inventory, ensured compliance and trained multi‑trade crews for on‑time delivery.

Summerville, SC

Technical Projects

Microcontroller Sensor System

Engineered Arduino‑based temperature and humidity sensors to audit HVAC compliance with ASHRAE standards, enabling root‑cause analysis by logging environmental deviations.

Quality Workflow Automation

Designed defect response procedures and flexible inspection templates adopted across multiple product lines, reducing inspection time by 40% and improving QA consistency.

Recycled Filament Development

Developed a process to convert PET bottles into 3D printer filament. Tested extrusion quality and mechanical consistency across prototypes to ensure usable material.

Relevant Coursework

Engineering

  • Physics with Calculus I & II
  • Mass & Energy Balances
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Fluids & Heat Transfer
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Electrification of Transportation

Math & Science

  • Calculus of Multiple Variables
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Statistics of Process Development

Computer Science

  • Algorithms & Data Structures
  • Database Management Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Network Programming
  • Web Application Development
  • Computer Security Principles

Business Administration

  • Principles of Management
  • Marketing & Legal Environment
  • Financial Accounting Concepts
  • Microeconomics & Macroeconomics

Extracurricular

Formula SAE Team

Former member of Clemson’s Formula SAE team, collaborating on design and fabrication of high‑performance race cars.

Artificial Intelligence Club

Active member of Clemson’s AI club, engaging in discussions about machine learning research and hands‑on projects.

Get in Touch

“Shane did a great job supporting a developing continuous improvement culture. He assisted with doing associate training on key lean manufacturing concepts and turning associate improvement ideas into action. Shane also played a key role in making the continuous improvement culture more visible in our facility."

— VP Process Improvement, ORBIS Corporation