About Me
I'm Jay Jinwoo Yoon, an Electrical & Computer Engineering student at Cornell University with a passion for robotics, engineering, and mentorship. With over 6 years of competitive VEX Robotics experience, including winning the 2023 VEX Worlds Championships Opportunity Division 1st Place, I've developed expertise in robot design, programming, and team leadership. I'm actively involved in Cornell SASE as Social Media Chair, connecting STEM students with tech corporations, and I've mentored 100+ students in robotics programs. My skills span from 3D design (AutoDesk Inventor, Fusion 360) to video editing (Da Vinci Resolve) and Python programming. I'm dedicated to building innovative solutions and helping the next generation of engineers succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Cornell University • 2024 - 2027
Currently pursuing degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of California Irvine
UCI • 2023 - 2024
Transferred to Cornell University
High School Diploma
Foothill High School • 2018 - 2023
GPA: 4.6 weighted
Engineering From 2D Sketch to 3D
Case Western Reserve University • Additional Certification
Certification in 3D design and engineering
Experience
Lead Staff, Mentor, Coach
Tech X Robotics Internship • 2025
Taught robotic fundamentals to 30+ students ranging from grade 3-8 in rigorous courses. Developed curriculum to optimize learning and workflow to prepare students for competitive season.
Robotic Mentor
Orchard Hill Middle School Student Mentoring Internship • 2021 - 2024
Worked with 100+ Orchard Hills Middle School students to prepare for the Vex Robotics Competition season. Facilitated scrimmages and traveled to signature events and world championships to assist students.
Videographer, Editor, Employee
Friday Night Lights • 2022 - 2023
Filmed and recorded athletes at the Tustin/Irvine Friday Night Lights football games. Used Canon EOS 7D camera to film action shots of athletes; edited using Da Vinci Resolve for social media.
Video Tech Commissioner
Associated Student Body (ASB) • 2021 - 2022
Led 6+ members in the Video Tech committee in the production of all videos displayed on campus. Created quality videos to be played during livestreams and live school events.
Coach, Employee
Rolling Robotics • 2022 - 2024
Coached and mentored 20+ students in an advanced private organization for VEX robotics. All teams coached were able to advance to the World Championships and rank high enough for elimination brackets.
Intern/Mentor
TPSF Tustin Summer Academy Internship • 2021 - 2023
Helped youth in our community, ages Kindergarten through 8th grade, learn fundamental concepts of engineering and design. Led 40+ students in a scrimmage match to display accumulated skills to local coaches and parents.
Student
Regional Drone Program (Santa Ana Community College) • 2022
Learned about and researched the advantage of drone-based careers and their influence on everyday applications. Practiced basic flight drills and learned the controls of basic drone flight.
Activities
EBoard, Social Media Chair
Cornell Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) • 2025 - 2026
Attend STEM Connect conference with 100+ tech corporations; network with 15,000+ students/professionals. Work to connect undergraduate STEM major students with tech corporations and accelerate career growth. Manage social media accounts for Cornell SASE boosting student engagement.
Captain, Driver, Builder
Vex Robotics Team 6627A • 2017 - 2023
Brainstormed, assembled, and competed at global competitive level against 50 countries and 20,000+ teams. Promoted program through our high performance to raise $10,000+ from companies such as RAISE3D/Code Ninjas.
Member
Global Youth Missions, NPO • 2019 - 2021
Attended monthly meetings to educate ourselves alongside impact global controversies such as Black Rights or poverty. Coordinated activities to support social/ethical controversies via small crafts and article readings to raise awareness.
Honors & Awards
VEX Worlds Championships: Opportunity Division 1st Place
2023
Ranked 1st out of 80 international teams within our division
VEX Worlds Championships: Amaze Award
2023
Award received for having the most well-rounded, and top performing robot
VEX Online Challenges: Promote Challenge Winner
2023
Won 1st place amongst 10,000+ teams/participants
VEX Robotics San Diego State Championship: Think Award
2023
Awarded for having the most effective coding and programming capabilities amongst 40 state qualifying teams
TUSD Film Festival: Commercial Contest Winner
2023
Received an award for developing the most creative and well facilitated commercial film submission
TUSD Film Festival: Best Editor Award
2023
Award received for having the best editing ability and capabilities amongst other participants