Alexander Arldt
About Alexander Arldt
Alexander Arldt is a Software Development R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories and a Teaching Assistant at the Cockrell School of Engineering, UT Austin, with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Economics.
Current Positions
Alexander Arldt is currently working at the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin as a Teaching Assistant. Additionally, he holds a position at Sandia National Laboratories as a Software Development R&D Intern. His role at the University of Texas at Austin involves assisting with teaching duties, while at Sandia National Laboratories, he focuses on software development research and development.
Past Professional Experience
Before his current positions, Alexander Arldt gained a wide range of professional experience. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at ARoS Research Lab at North Carolina State University where he conducted research from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Sailing Instructor & Camp Counselor at University of Michigan Alumni Camp, and as an Undergraduate Lab Instructor/Teaching Assistant in the Computer Science Department at North Carolina State University from 2015 to 2018. His early career included roles as an Information Technology Assistant at Friday Staffing Services, a Principles of Engineering Intern with Robert J Eiber, Pipeline Integrity Consultant, and a Golf Course Services Staff member at The Country Club of Asheville.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Arldt studied at North Carolina State University, where he achieved degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, along with a minor in Economics, from 2014 to 2018. He was also an International Exchange Student at the University of Mannheim in 2017, studying Economics. He plans to start a Masters program at UT Austin in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering in Fall 2019.
Research Interests
Alexander Arldt has a keen interest in various fields, including sustainable energy, wearable biosensors, decision analysis, and systems engineering. His focus areas within operations research and industrial engineering extend to energy and environment policy, management science and engineering, and systems optimization. These research interests reflect his broad enthusiasm for solving complex problems and optimizing systems across disciplines.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Alexander Arldt enjoys a variety of activities such as sailing, racquetball, hiking, running, and visiting new places. These hobbies demonstrate a diverse range of interests and a commitment to maintaining a well-rounded and active lifestyle.