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\textbf{Dane Sabo}
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\section{Education}
\begin{threecolentry}{\textbf{Ph.D.}}{August 2023 - Present}
\textbf{NRC Fellow, University of Pittsburgh}, Mechanical Engineering
\begin{highlights}
\item GPA: 3.896/4.0 (\href{https://danesabo.com/transcript.pdf}{Unofficial Transcript})
\item \textbf{Coursework:} High-Assurance Cyber-Physical Systems, Linear and Digital Control Systems, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Advanced Dynamics
\item \textbf{Nuclear Engineering Certificate Coursework:} Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering, Integration of Nuclear Plant Systems, Nuclear Core Dynamics, Radiation Detection \& Measurement, Management Principles for Nuclear Power
\end{highlights}
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\begin{threecolentry}{\textbf{BS}}{August 2019 - August 2023}
\textbf{University of Pittsburgh}, Mechanical Engineering
\begin{highlights}
\item GPA: 3.433, Dean's Honor List throughout
\item \textbf{Coursework:} Linear Algebra for Machine Learning (Graduate), Mechatronics
\end{highlights}
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\section{Awards \& Honors}
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\textbf{Best Student Paper Award}, Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control \& Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC\&HMIT 2025)
\begin{highlights}
\item Awarded for "Employing a Hardware-in-the-Loop Approach to Realize a Fully Homomorphic Encrypted Controller for a Small Modular Advanced High Temperature Reactor"
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{2025}
\textbf{Student Representative}, MEMS Department Chair Search Committee
\begin{highlights}
\item Selected as student representative on the search committee for the next Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{2023 Present}
\textbf{NRC Graduate Fellowship}, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
\begin{highlights}
\item Competitive fellowship supporting graduate research in nuclear engineering and related fields
\end{highlights}
\end{twocolentry}
\section{Publications and Presentations}
\subsection{First Author}
\begin{twocolentry}{2023}
\textbf{Analysis of Vortex Generating Fences on a Formula Student Multi-Element Rear Wing}
Published in \textit{Ingenium Undergraduate Research at the Swanson School of Engineering}, Pages 106111
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\subsection{Major Contributor}
\begin{twocolentry}{2025}
\textbf{Employing a Hardware-in-the-Loop Approach to Realize a Fully Homomorphic Encrypted Controller for a Small Modular Advanced High Temperature Reactor}
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control \& Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC\&HMIT 2025), Conference Paper (Second Author)
\textit{Best Student Paper Award}
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\begin{twocolentry}{2024}
\textbf{Demonstration of Advanced Encryption for an Instrumentation and Control System using ARCADE}
National Organization of Test, Research and Training Reactors (TRTR 2024 Annual Meeting), Presentation
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\section{Skills}
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\begin{itemize}
\item[Programming:] C/C++ (embedded), LaTeX, MATLAB, Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, SymPy, etc...), Rust
\item[Engineering:] ANSYS Simulation Suite, FDM printing, Fusion 360, soldering, Solidworks
\item[Business:] Customer discovery, Team management, Office Suite
\item[Other:] Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Blender
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\section{Professional Experience}
\begin{twocolentry}{Pittsburgh, PA\\ August 2023 Present}
\textbf{Graduate Student Researcher}, Instrumentation and Controls Laboratory \\
Advisor: Dr. Daniel G. Cole
\begin{highlights}
\item Developing formal verification methods for autonomous hybrid control systems with application to nuclear reactor startup sequences and safety-critical cyber-physical systems
\item Collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory on hardware-in-the-loop control system validation and encrypted controller implementations for advanced reactor designs
\item Conducting research on virtualized networks to simulate control systems with genuine network traffic for nuanced analysis of system dynamics
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{Remote // Pittsburgh, PA\\ December 2022 June 2023}
\textbf{Independent Contractor (Mechanical Engineer)}, Human Motion Technologies LLC
\begin{highlights}
\item \textbf{Hip Exoskeleton EXO-004 (Dec 2022 Jan 2023):} Provided expertise in composites and manufacturing for carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts, adopting resin infusion as a standard practice.
\item \textbf{Prosthetics Foot Testing TES-001A02 (Mar 2023 Jun 2023):} Developed a testing fixture for prosthetic feet, evaluating products for fatigue and ultimate strength failure per ISO-10328 standards, designed for up to 5700 N and two million cycles.
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{Pittsburgh, PA\\ June 2022 August 2022}
\textbf{Summer Undergraduate Research Intern}, University of Pittsburgh
\begin{highlights}
\item Analyzed the effects of corotating and counterrotating pairs of vortex-generating fences, focusing on separation prevention at various yaw angles and speeds.
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{Spartanburg, SC\\ August 2021 December 2021, January 2021 April 2021}
\textbf{Mechanical Engineering Co-op}, BMW Manufacturing
\begin{highlights}
\item \textbf{Pruefcubing (Aug 2021 Dec 2021):} Evaluated buildability and geometric validity of supplier parts for BMW XM performance SUV, supporting metrology processes.
\item \textbf{Quality Steering (Jan 2021 Apr 2021, Aug 2021 Dec 2021):} Monitored development series buildability on manufacturing lines and audited prototype vehicles (X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, XM). Developed data management tools to enhance workflows and database accessibility.
\end{highlights}
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\section{Teaching Experience}
\begin{twocolentry}{Pittsburgh, PA\\ 2020 2022}
\textbf{Technical Director / Aerodynamics Lead}, Panther Racing (Formula SAE)
\begin{highlights}
\item Led a team of 30+ engineers and managed a six-figure budget for researching and producing an open-wheel-style racecar.
\item Rehabilitated team culture and mentored younger members to develop engineering and communication skills.
\item Engineered and designed the aerodynamic package and demonstrated expertise in carbon fiber composites manufacturing, including vacuum-bagging, wet lay-up, and mold preparation.
\item Delivered a final car that completed all events at FSAE Michigan without any failures or breakdowns, improving team performance from 37th/40 (45.4 pts) to 32nd/99 (462.6 pts).
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{Pittsburgh, PA\\ August 2022 December 2022}
\textbf{Content Developer and Teaching Assistant}, MEMS 0071 "Intro to Fluid Mechanics"
\begin{highlights}
\item Developed curriculum incorporating fundamental CFD concepts, with a focus on postprocessing, simulation, and meshing for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic problems.
\item Conducted weekly office hours to assist students in understanding course material.
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\section{Projects}
\begin{twocolentry}{2025 Present}
\textbf{King's Eunuch}, Poker Engine (Rust)
\begin{highlights}
\item Developing a type-safe poker library in Rust with near-zero dependencies as a language learning project.
\item Implemented custom types for cards and hands with ordering traits, and complete hand detection and evaluation logic.
\item Building toward game state simulation and eventual use as a poker training aid.
\end{highlights}
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\begin{twocolentry}{2021 Present}
\textbf{1986 Nissan 300ZX}, LS V8 Engine Swap
\begin{highlights}
\item Performing a 5.3L LS swap using a junkyard-sourced 2008 Avalanche engine, pulled and disassembled personally.
\item Completed engine teardown, cleaning, rear main seal, flywheel torque, and timing chain assembly.
\item Sourced transmission, ECU, sensors, and engine mounts. Stripped factory engine bay to prepare for installation.
\end{highlights}
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