A Little About Me!
Professional Info
My name is Jake Allen, and during the period of this study abroad program I am currently a junior at North Carolina State University. My major is Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Renewable Electric Energy Systems (REES). Upon completing this program I will receive an accredited minor in Global Leadership to aid me towards thriving in my personal and professional careers. I am also a recipient of the Recipient of Frederik J. Tischer Electrical Engineering Scholarship for 2021-2022.
In accordance with my degree, I aspire to lead a successful career within the fields of sustainable energy or electric vehicle design. I have previous experience with TRC Companies helping to improve reliability and cost effectiveness for power distribution and transmission across NC, SC, and VA. Summer 2022 I have the opportunity lined up to design and test electric vehicles for FCCC, a Daimler brand. By combining Proterra's battery technology and FCCC's custom EV chassis', our team will supply electric vehicles for UPS and Thomas Built Buses. My career goal is to work for myself one day and lead a team of qualified individuals to develop new renewable technologies and consulting.
In accordance with my degree, I aspire to lead a successful career within the fields of sustainable energy or electric vehicle design. I have previous experience with TRC Companies helping to improve reliability and cost effectiveness for power distribution and transmission across NC, SC, and VA. Summer 2022 I have the opportunity lined up to design and test electric vehicles for FCCC, a Daimler brand. By combining Proterra's battery technology and FCCC's custom EV chassis', our team will supply electric vehicles for UPS and Thomas Built Buses. My career goal is to work for myself one day and lead a team of qualified individuals to develop new renewable technologies and consulting.
Personal Background
Originally from Michigan, I grew up surrounded by the great lakes. My childhood consisted of spending summers on Lake Huron learning various water sports with my family and friends. Having both sets of grandparents live in Michigan I naturally developed a strong relationship with them and would take regular Christmas vacations out west with my entire family and cousins. These trips are where I learned to ski, snowboard, and eventually got into dirt biking. I have not always been a northerner however, half of my life has been spent in North Carolina. Moving to NC going into my junior year of high school, I was fortunate to have the school soccer community to take me in and help the adjustment to a new community. Sports have always had a large impact on my life; I have played soccer my entire life, but also spent time playing basketball, football, lacrosse, and tennis. Years of sports have instilled the importance of a healthy lifestyle including exercise and diet which will always be part of my routine. Besides sports I love spending time with friends, travelling, and cooking. At the end of a long day I look forward to unwinding with a movie or playing video games.
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