About the Project

UCF Senior Design 2017

Cary McEwan, is currently a senior student at the University of Central Florida. He plans to graduate and receive a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Engineering in December of 2017. Cary will also be graduating with a minor in Business Administration. Outside of school, his interests include basketball, music and sneakers. He interned with Amazon in the Summer of 2017 and will join them in March as a Software Development Engineer.

Samuel Benjamin, a senior at the University of Central Florida, is set to graduate in December 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Photonic Science and Engineering. Professionally, his interests center around lasers, imaging, and 3D metrology. Beyond his professional life, Sam has played drum set for over a decade, and more recently he has picked up guitar and bass in his spare time. Currently seeking employment, he is open to working in nearly any of the myriad photonics-related subfields.

Sommer Hilliard, is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. She plans to graduate with her Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering in December of 2017. Outside of school, she enjoys running, playing soccer, and anything outdoors. She has gained valuable experience in her previous internships at Circuitronics Corp, Earthrise Space Foundation, and currently at Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). She is now seeking full-time employment and is interested in power design.

Isaias Velez, is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. He plans to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering in December of 2017. His professional interests are in software engineering, control and power systems, and optimization. Outside of school he enjoys camping, hiking, and playing the classical guitar. Isaias has gained valuable experience as a former Data Science Intern at Leidos’ Energy Division, Undergraduate Research Assistant, and at his current internship at Cole Engineering Services, Inc. where he will transition to a full-time Software Engineer.

The Team