Hi, I'm TJ O'Connor👋

Electrical Engineering & Physics double major at Virginia Tech. Founder of PIVOT, where we innovate solutions to global problems with a foundation in physics. I'm passionate about circuit design, electrical systems, and turning theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications.

About Me Resume
TJ O'Connor

What I do

I love applying physics to solve real-world problems through electrical engineering and innovation.

  • Circuit Analysis

    Circuit Analysis

  • AutoCAD

  • C++

  • LT Spice

  • Verilog

  • Quartus

  • MATLAB

  • SolidWorks

    SolidWorks

  • G/MS Suite

âš¡ Circuit design, electrical system implementation, and hands-on prototyping

âš¡ Physics-driven innovation, bridging theory and practical applications

âš¡ Leading teams and fostering collaborative engagement in technical projects

Education

Virginia Tech

Bachelor's of Science, Electrical Engineering & Physics

Aug 2024 – May 2028 | 4.0 GPA | President's List

Relevant Coursework: Circuit Analysis II, Fund. of Digital Sys., Quantum & Modern Phys, Phys II

Upcoming: Embedded Systems, Electromagnetics & Circuit Design, Signals and Systems

Activities: PIVOT (Founder), SPS at VT, IEEE at VT, Club Wrestling

Experience

Annapolis Micro Systems
Annapolis Micro Systems
Hardware Engineer Co-op
Spring–Summer 2026

Joining Annapolis Micro Systems to develop cutting-edge commercial off-the-shelf hardware products and embedded systems.

PIVOT at VT
PIVOT at VT
Founder & President, Lead Electrical Engineer
Jan 2025 – Present

Manage club operations, oversee five sub-teams and 20+ members. Current project: Electric Field-Induced Dehumidifier. Previously developed quantum-inspired trading algorithm on Raspberry Pi.

Harvest Power LLC
Harvest Power
Electrical Engineering Intern
Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

Designed 105 KW solar system electrical plan set. Built SCADA/Relay Protection industrial control panel. Configured and enhanced SCADA systems for data communication.

Dr. Limes Physics Lab
Virginia Tech
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sep 2025 – Present (Incoming)

Assisting in quantum sensing equipment research. Designing PCBs, analog electronics, microcontrollers, and ADCs/DACs for atomic physics equipment.

Projects

Electric Field-Induced Dehumidifier
Electric Field-Induced Dehumidifier

Developing a circuit and apparatus to manipulate an electric field for energy-efficient condensation. Current flagship project at PIVOT.

PIVOT
Electromagnetic Levitating Display
Electromagnetic Levitating Display

Repurposed magnetic levitation for new applications. Manipulated electromagnets to balance and stabilize objects through planning, prototyping, and iteration.

Aug 2025
Linear Generator
Multi-Dimensional Linear Generator

Wearable power via Faraday's law. 3D linear generator harvests everyday motion to charge on the go. Designed circuitry and prototyped the physical generator.

Jan 2025
Quantum Mechanics Trading Bot
Quantum Mechanics Trading Bot

Proof-of-concept trading bot using physics-inspired particle energy strategy. Implemented on Raspberry Pi for paper trading.

PIVOT

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