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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
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    \section{Awards \& Honors}
    
    \begin{twocolentry}{2025}
        \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"
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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
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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
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    \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 106–111
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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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            \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.
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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\\ 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}{2020 – 2022}
        \textbf{Panther Racing, Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Team}
        
        \textbf{Technical Director} | 2021 – 2022
        \begin{highlights}
            \item Led a team of 30+ engineers and associated majors.
            \item 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 Delivered a final car that completed all events at FSAE Michigan without any failures or breakdowns.
            \item Improved team performance from 37th/40 (45.4 points) in 2021 to 32nd/99 (462.6 points) in 2022, achieving a 10x points increase.
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        \textbf{Aerodynamics and Composites Subteam Lead} | 2021 – 2022
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            \item Engineered and designed the aerodynamic package for the 2022 car.
            \item Demonstrated expertise in carbon fiber composites manufacturing, including vacuum-bagging, wet lay-up methods, and mold preparation.
            \item Conducted workshops to train prospective team members in composites manufacturing techniques.
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