Ryan Shugart

About Me

Hi, I'm Ryan! If you've been looking for me online, you've probably noticed that I prefer to keep a low digital profile. However, I've created this space to share a bit about myself and my passions.

Ever since I was young, I've been drawn to engineering. Where others saw irreparable damage, I saw potential and opportunities for creative solutions. This mindset was the cornerstone of my approach to problem-solving.

Growing up in Houston, the shadow of NASA and Boeing stoked my fascination with robotics. Starting with my high school's engineering program, my enthusiasm for robotics grew as I joined VEX and FRC teams, tackling complex challenges that honed my skills.

I chose Mechanical and Electrical Engineering because I admired both fields so much, and coming from a robotics heavy background, I couldn't decide which one to focus on. Now, I lean toward Electrical Engineering and through electronics, see and experiment with a world of possible creations. 

While my curiosity started with robotics, it extends to electronics, programming, and beyond, with practical projects involving Arduinos, 3D printing, CAD, FPGA, HDL, and C++. I'm a proponent of experiential learning, turning setbacks into progress. My academic life is bustling as an honors student, an engineering and Lamar ambassador, a McNair Scholar, SEC President, Founder and President of Robotic Cardinals, and a dedicated IEEE member.

The Secret Sauce: The secret to what I want to do in a career is to become a pioneer -- I want to be on the cutting edge of something ground-breaking and life-changing. It does not matter how long it takes or how much I need to commit, I strive to be a leader where ever I am. So if you decide you want me as an engineer on your team, this is it; let me know how I will be a pioneer there.

Let's Connect: Click the 'Contact Me' button in the 'About Me' tab to get in touch. My 'Recommendations' page offers insights from others, while my leadership and work experiences are detailed in their respective sections. You can find what I'm currently working on in 'Projects', and my 'University Work' tab is a window into my research and academic involvement.