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Ryan Walters

@ryanwalters

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Industrial engineering student focused on operations research, data analysis, and process improvement.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry role where I can use data analysis and operations research to improve manufacturing and operations. I want hands-on ownership, clear metrics, and a team that helps me grow technical and analytical skills.

I’m an Industrial Engineering student building a strong foundation in operations research, enterprise analytics, and data management through coursework like Statistics, Quality Engineering, and Engineering Financial Decision Making.

I also bring hands-on shop-floor experience from a small parts manufacturing machine shop, where I operated and helped maintain CNCs, lathes, and screw machines. I worked across part production and workflow, strengthening my understanding of manufacturing processes and real-world scheduling and decision tradeoffs.

I enjoy turning messy constraints into workable solutions—whether that’s through scheduling optimization, goal programming, or data-driven process improvement. I’m motivated by work that values both technical execution and analytical thinking.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Volunteer, Nature Center Cashier

Tryon Creek Nature Center

Helped as a cashier and provided customer service at Tryon Creek Nature Center. Supported front-facing visitor interactions through daily service tasks.

Cashier Customer Service Communication

Volunteer, La Strada Fest

Tualatin Valley Creates

Volunteered for the La Strada Chalk Art Festival, supporting store-to-door deliveries for attendees. Also served as a grocery shopper for elderly people.

Volunteer Grocery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Operations Research I & II; Data Management & System Design; Statistics; Quality Engineering; Enterprise Analytics; Engineering Financial Decision Making; Materials Engineering; Manufacturing Processes.

Pursuing a B.S. in Industrial Engineering with coursework in operations research, data management, system design, and engineering analytics.