Xahier Duran Albino
Sabana Grande
Summary
Engineering student with hands-on experience in materials selection, documentation, and research methods. Active in the Formula SAE EV team designing and documenting the low-voltage wiring harness and currently pursuing a Minor in Materials Science while engaged in undergraduate research. Skilled in SolidWorks, Python, and technical reporting, seeking to apply my materials knowledge and problem-solving skills as a Materials Engineering Intern at HPE.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (ECE Dept.)
08.2025 - Current
- Participating in the initial phase of a research project applying the Karhunen-Loéve Transform (KLT) to detect and mitigate radio frequency interference (RFI) in ground-based radiometric data.
- Preparing weekly quadchart presentations to communicate literature findings, technical insights, and progress to the research team.
- Reviewing fundamentals of digital signal processing, linear algebra, and passive radiometry to support future algorithm development.
- Gaining experience with Python scientific libraries (NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib) for upcoming data processing tasks.
Low Voltage Division Member
Colegio Racing Engineering
05.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed the low-voltage wiring harness for the team’s cc-ev0.5 electric vehicle, ensuring reliability and compliance with FSAE EV standards.
- Produced design, manufacturing, and logistics documentation for the wiring harness, supporting cross-team collaboration.
- Selected appropriate connectors and wire gauges to balance performance, safety, and manufacturability.
- Utilized SolidWorks for component modeling and system integration.
VHDL/FPGA Bootcamp Sponsored by L3Harris, 2024
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (ECE Dept.)
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Gained hands-on experience in VHDL programming for FPGA-based digital logic design.
- Designed and simulated basic logic circuits and finite state machines on FPGA platforms.
- Learned fundamentals of FPGA toolchains for synthesis, simulation, and hardware implementation.
- Strengthened understanding of digital system design concepts, including timing, modular design, and verification.
Education
Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Student - Electrical Engineering
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto Mayagüez
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico05-2028
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Luis Negron Lopez
Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico06-2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Basic knowledge of Python and C programming
- Exposure to VHDL through FPGA bootcamp (L3Harris)
- Basic experience with SolidWorks and LTSpice for engineering applications
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (ECE Dept.)
08.2025 - Current
Low Voltage Division Member
Colegio Racing Engineering
05.2025 - Current
VHDL/FPGA Bootcamp Sponsored by L3Harris, 2024
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (ECE Dept.)
03.2025 - 03.2025
Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Student - Electrical Engineering
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto Mayagüez
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Luis Negron Lopez