Tom Felix Bertram
Objective
To improve this world through a combination of science and engineering, creativity and innovation, and a keen sense for economic practicality.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
May 2027
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
GPA: 4.00
Private Pilot License
June 2023
Rainier Flight Service, Renton, WA
High School Diploma
June 2023
Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, WA
Relevant Coursework
Math: Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, Matrix Algebra
Science: Physics I + II, Chemistry
Engineering: Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Processes, Engineering Economics, Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty, Statistical Analysis, Stochastic Methods in Operations Research, Information and Data Systems, Production and Operations Management
Economics: Principles, Microeconomic Theory, Experimental Economics
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Fusion 360, JavaScript, Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane
Metalworking and 3D-printing
Native in German language and culture
Work Experience
Research Student
May – July 2025
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
Design and implementation of modular intralogistics system for the ‘Circular Factory’ project:
- Algorithms to control material handling processes in a ‘Circular Factory’
- Data infrastructure to connect product, process and resources on knowledge graphs
Summer Intern
June 2024
Trenz Electronic GmbH, Bünde, Germany
- Worked alongside production and management teams
- Learned about electronics manufacturing and related processes
Summer Intern
July 2022 & 2023
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany
- Acquired skills in metalworking including machining, joining, and surface treatment
Activities
Member
2019 – 2021
Marymoor RC Club, Redmond, WA
- Built RC planes from fiber board
- Learned to fly RC planes
Honors & Awards
Nominated for Charles D. Dyce Prize
April 2025
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
Nominated for Institute Founder’s Award
October 2024
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
Inducted to Archimedean Society
April 2024
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
WA State Seal of Biliteracy
May 2022
Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, WA