Ryan Short
About Ryan Short
Ryan Short is a Controls Systems Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing systems for baggage handling at major airports, particularly at Los Angeles International Airport.
Work at Brock Solutions
Ryan Short has been employed at Brock Solutions as a Controls Systems Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on the design and implementation of control systems for various projects. His responsibilities include developing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and leading on-site commissioning phases for projects, ensuring that systems meet specified requirements and function effectively.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Short earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role. He also completed his high school education at Dutch Fork High School, where he focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from 2010 to 2014.
Background
Prior to his current position, Ryan Short gained practical experience through internships. He worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at CB&I AREVA MOX Services, LLC in 2016 and 2017, where he contributed to projects at the Savannah River Site and in Aiken, South Carolina. Additionally, he served as a Mechanical/Electrical Draftsman at The Hiring Group, LLC for four months in 2017.
Project Involvement at Los Angeles International Airport
Ryan Short played a significant role in the planning and execution of the Baggage Handling System at Los Angeles International Airport. His contributions included utilizing real-time system emulation software to present the redesigned system to customers, conducting Factory Acceptance Tests, and assisting in the development of the Human Machine Interface (HMI). He also led the on-site commissioning phase, focusing on system control and integration.