Max Stopyra

About

I am an electrical and computer engineer and a recent graduate of Olin College of Engineering (class of 2024).

I am interested in renewable energies, embedded systems, logic design, non-classical computing methods, and much more.

Besides engineering work, I am an avid musician, synthesist, producer, audio engineer, and outdoorsman.

This website contains a portfolio of my recent projects and experiences as an engineer and musician, as well as my contact information.

Resume

Below is a quick summary of some of my professional and educational experience. My full resume PDF is below as well.

Summary

Max Stopyra

Electrical and computer engineer with 3+ years of experience in product design, computer architecture, hardware design, and embedded systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

2020 - 2024

Olin College of Engineering, Needham MA

Recipient of the half-tuition merit-based scholarship at Olin College for studies in electrical and computer engineering, gaining a deep understanding of logic design, embedded systems, integrated circuit design, sustainability, and ethical, human-centered design

Minor in Jazz Studies and Music Production

2023

Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Lived and studied as a full-time musician and producer in Wellington, New Zealand, gaining a deep understanding of popular and jazz music theory, music production, audio engineering, music history, electronic sound design, and the music industry

Professional Experience

Applications Engineering Intern

June 2024 - Present

Analog Devices, Inc. - Wilmington, MA

  • Research and validate use cases for Gallium Nitride semiconductor tech
  • Design, layout, and fabricate (Allegro) GaN-based power converters for long-term reliability testing of GaN FETs, gate drivers, and controllers

SFQ Circuit Design Engineering Intern

2022

MIT Lincoln Laboratories - Lexington, MA

  • Used Cadence and Virtuoso to design and test single flux quantum circuitry for use in quantum computing nanosystems
  • Created LISP software tools to bolster efficiency of single flux quantum integrated circuit design process

Telematics Test Engineering Intern

2020 - 2021

Nissan – Farmington Hills, MI

  • Conducted end-to-end tests on EV telematics systems using TestRail and in-house software tools, ensuring efficient functionality for end-users, optimizing system architecture for new EV related infrastructure
  • Designed and improved hardware used in static testing of prototype and production level telematics systems

Founder and Technical Lead

2021 - Present

Aardvark Audio - Needham, MA

  • Design, manage, and build music tech venture from the ground up as an electrical engineer and entrepreneur
  • Work closely with professional producers and musicians to design products that fit into a myriad of creative workflows within music and synthesis
Resume PDF

Portfolio

Here is a portfolio that showcases some of my projects and creative works.

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  • Projects
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Contact

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback or want to discuss potential collaborations. Whether through email, a phone call, or connecting with me on social media, I'd love to hear from you.