Christian Rodrigues
About Christian Rodrigues
Christian Rodrigues is a Software/Controls Engineering Intern at Belcan, where he develops control system software for Pratt & Whitney jet engines. He has a background in property management and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Florida Atlantic University.
Work at Belcan
Christian Rodrigues has been employed at Belcan as a Software/Controls Engineering Intern since 2023. In this role, he collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to develop control system software for Pratt & Whitney's F135 and F119 jet propulsion engines. His responsibilities include designing, testing, and verifying control system software, ensuring it meets the required specifications. He utilizes MATLAB Simulink for model-based development, focusing on stateflows and dataflows in the software creation process.
Previous Experience
Before joining Belcan, Christian Rodrigues worked as an Assistant Property Manager at MJR Property Management from 2017 to 2020. In this position, he gained experience in property management while working in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additionally, he has been involved in property maintenance at Purrr Cat Sanctuary since 2022, further expanding his skill set in maintenance and management.
Education and Expertise
Christian Rodrigues studied at the Pompano Beach Institute of International Studies, where he earned a High School Diploma with a focus on International Business from 2017 to 2021. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, which he is expected to complete in 2025. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in both business and technical skills, particularly in software development for engineering applications.
Technical Skills
Christian Rodrigues possesses expertise in creating and analyzing specification models for control system software design. He is experienced in logic design and conducts simulations and verification processes to ensure the accuracy of converted modules against original logic diagrams. His proficiency in MATLAB Simulink enhances his capabilities in model-based software development, particularly for jet engine propulsion systems.