Resume

Ethan Nielsen

Draper, UT 84070 USA

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Employee

May 2023 — Apr 2024

Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by resolving over 2,500 technical issues and inquiries at the Family Search Building, positively impacting thousands of individuals in their pursuit of family history.
Worked caringly & patiently alongside the Elderly to help support them in documenting their family history.
Proactively repaired major components throughout the library such as server systems, printer malfunctions, physical & digital family history discovery experiences, and computer systems.
Collaborated effectively between 100+ volunteers and employees daily, fostering open communication to cultivate a positive work environment.

Outlier.ai, remote

Feb 2024 — Sep 2024

Working as a remote contractor on various AI-related tasks like the following:
Teaching AI systems how to write.
Creating powerful prompts that challenge and train AI.
Evaluating prompts for accuracy, relevance, and overall effectiveness, ensuring high-quality results.
Maintained rigorous standards of grammar, punctuation, and writing quality in all prompt materials.

Formula E Team (BYU)

Jul 2023 — Sep 2024

Connected with race engineering companies AFCO & TannerMB to acquire specifications for Quarter midget shocks.
Sorted through data to analyze and plan which shocks to best use for the electric race car.
Utilized online software to design different types of suspensions using Vsup, Onshape, and Solidworks.
Educated team members on suspension principles and progress through weekly accountability reports.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

May 2019 — Aug 2022

Dedicated over 2 years to a proselyting mission in Guatemala, later reassigned to Georgia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Studied Spanish daily, mastering the importance of polite, humble communication.
Managed a strict daily schedule (6:30 AM – 9 PM), coordinating meetings, lessons, and service projects for community outreach.
Appointed as Language Captain for the Georgia Atlanta North Mission, overseeing language studies for 500+ missionaries across multiple languages, including Filipino and Spanish.
Led and mentored teams of 6-30 volunteers, fostering collaboration and motivation to achieve our mission's goal of inviting others to come unto Christ.

FIRST Robotics – International Robotics Competition

Aug 2015 — Aug 2019

Trained a dynamic robotics team, optimizing limited time and resources to design, wire, and construct industrial-sized robots for international competitive field games.
Took on multiple leadership roles such as programmer using Java and Python, pit crew mentor, and chief engineer training students to maintain and control over $10,000+ components.
Fostered STEM interest through community outreach, from mentoring students in creating their own robots to inspiring youth through elementary & middle school STEM festivals.
Operated as the team's main driver for competition weekends by ensuring pit crew safety, verifying correct vehicle connections, improving driver control through tuning robot settings for each game, and leading by example.

Brigham Young University

Aug 2022 — Aug 2027

GPA: 3.5

Engineering Background: Completed core coursework in Mechanical Engineering, including Computational Methods, Materials Science, Dynamics, and Technical Communication. Developed strong analytical and design skills through hands-on projects and CAD-based prototyping.
Entrepreneurship Focus: Currently completing foundational business courses in preparation for applying to the Entrepreneurship program. Passionate about leveraging engineering and design experience to create innovative solutions and launch impactful products.
Club Involvement: Student Innovator of The Year, Crocker Innovation Fellowship, BYU Creators, Big Brother/sister program (ACCESS), BYU Aeronautics, Racing Formula E
Awards: Received Renewable Dominion Energy Educational Equity scholarship due to high academic performance and community involvement.

Student Innovator Of the Year (BYU)

Jul 2024 — Feb 2025

Participated in the SIOY competition with a project that enhances healthcare efficiency through AI.
Lead the development of an AI tool to diagnose physical misalignments.
Designed an AI system to streamline diagnostics and improve patient care.
Created a model that identifies posture issues to enhance workflow for physical therapists.

Technical Skills

High CAD Proficiency — SOLIDWORKS, Onshape
Technical Support — Hardware and Software Support, Technical Assistance, System Maintenance, Mechanical Inspection
Machining — Manual mill, Manual lathe, Bandsaw, Iron Bending Manual Plate
Office Software — Microsoft Excel, Project Data Visualization, Microsoft Word, Project Documentation
Race Software — VSup, Onshape
Python Programming

Certifications/Literature

Finish First — Scott Hamilton (Book)
Atomic Habits — James Clear (Book)
How to Be Both Assertive and Likable — American Negotiation Institute and Kwame Christian (Online Course Certificate)
Business Management — Naomi Simson (Online Course Certificate)
Robotics Wiring — FIRST Robotics experience & Electrical Engineering
FIRST Robotics Lead Driver & Competition Success

Bring success to the team through proactive action, service, and a team player attitude.