https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/jp23/activity/ Activity feed for Jonathan Polanco. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 065fe375d2b38782276ea0431d43da9a https://porfoliojp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=95 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:20:43 -0400 Group Project Presentation

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]]> b8fd3214aa788e80de5fa168227124d1 https://porfoliojp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=83 Wed, 06 May 2026 19:12:34 -0400 Letter of Introduction ReflectionThis assignment required that I create a letter of introduction to a business organization, and I must say that it proved to be far more useful than I had originally expected. I am a person who is not comfortable speaking before other people, and I had to get out of my shell to get this assignment completed. I found that creating the letter and speaking before the class on the chosen subject helped me feel far more comfortable speaking on who I am and what I am able to bring to the table. I found this to be an interesting assignment that helps one understand the importance of being able to express who you are and what you are able to bring to the table in a professional and academic role. It is extremely helpful to have experience with writing a cover letter when seeking employment, and an engineering position is especially important due to the amount of competition and the fact that the employer will want someone with good communications skills as well as expertise in the field. This particular assignment has aided the reader in understanding what information the cover letter will contain, as well as the structure of the cover letter. In relation to the subject matter, it has also aided the reader in understanding the fact that the introduction letter is not merely the repetition of what is on the resume, as might be assumed, but is, in fact, the ability to highlight specific talents and experiences. In terms of the requirements for the assignment, the first step I took after the initial requirements was to determine that I would write a letter of introduction to Lockheed Martin, applying for theposition of a systems engineer. Before writing the actual letter, the first thing I did was to research the company by going to their site and reviewing what their mission and goals are, what they value most about their own employees, in addition to reviewing their requirements for workers. By doing this, I also learned the importance of having your own values match those of the company to which you are applying. By researching the company in this manner, I could present myself better as a future employee. Throughout the letter writing stage, I was able to concentrate on clarity, conciseness, and appropriateness of only the most pertinent skills and experiences directly related to the Systems Engineer position. In addition, tone, organization, and professionalism were all taken into account to ensure the writing was consistent with an organization like Lockheed Martin as an engineering firm. Lastly, with regards to the presentation component of the assignment, I aimed to concentrate on my experiences and journey by way of honestly working on how I was to present on how I came to be the person I am today. In many ways, this assignment has been advantageous as far as level of confidence goes with both writing and […] “Letter of Introduction Reflection”

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]]> 9d593276a5dd4d91518131032f27c5c0 https://porfoliojp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=31 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:33:27 -0400 Technical Description ReflectionI decided to make my Technical Description assignment about a computer/PC, the reason I decided to focus my Technical Description on this specifically was because of my passion and knowledge for technology.  This assignment helped focus more on my ability to communicate my knowledge to others.  Even if I know how a computer works and how to make one, trying to explain everything I know to others becomes much harder.  This assignment helped me organize my thoughts better and think about how I can explain things more simply to someone who knows nothing about technology.  This assignment also allowed me to effectively implement pictures into my descriptions and explanations allowing for a more visual representation.  What made this assignment the most difficult was finding ways for the reader to understand what each component of the computer did without getting them confused or bored.  It required a lot of critical thinking and research to find ways for my audience to stay infested.  Another aspect that I also learned from this assignment is the need to achieve a balance between being technically right and understanding the audience. For example, when discussing computers, there has always been the need to use technical terms or to assume that the reader has already understood or is aware of the term or concept being discussed. However, from this assignment, I was able to learn the importance of taking into consideration all these aspects in my work. I had to think about how each part of my essay was connected or how I would be able to transition from one part of the computer to another, such as the CPU, RAM, storage unit, among many others. In this respect, I was able to become not only a good technical writer but also one who would be able to communicate effectively and in an interesting way about any idea or topic to almost […] “Technical Description Reflection”

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]]> 9b2c658a3870e1d2142194dd3d31ff62 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1148043/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:35:44 -0500 fa08db838853260a724db5634abaca44 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1148025/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:31:55 -0500 779844df2fe8450e98e9ca7ef7318625 https://porfoliojp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:18:27 -0400 Letter of IntroductionJanuary 31, 2026 ENGL 21007 Lockheed Martin RE: Systems Engineer – Intern Dear Hiring Manager, My name is Jonathan Polanco, I am a Sophomore student at The City College of New York (CCNY).  I am writing to express my interest in the Systems Engineering Intern position at Lockheed Martin.  I have always admired how innovative and transformative Lockheed Martin is and can say that it would be an honor to be considered as a candidate. I am passionate about finding an opportunity where I can implement the knowledge and skillset I’m acquiring in my pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering. I believe that Lockheed Martin has the perfect team, environment and values that can accomplish this.  These values reflect my same values as well. My admiration for innovations has started ever since I was young. I loved creating things with the resources around me and learning about what things were made of. When I was 8 years old I loved playing with Legos, the feeling of putting effort into creating something and being rewarded by the result of all your ideas working. At the age of 11 I was taking apart my 3ds to understand how it functioned, I was even able to mod it allowing me to get free games etc. As I grew up I started to realize my passion for technology, creating my own pc from spare parts and later learning to use breadboards, circuits, soldering kits, etc for many other projects. Though I’m early in my career, my academic background thus far has provided me with a firm foundation in the Engineering principles. I went to High school for CTEA for Engineering where I was able to learn how to effectively use engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc throughout my classes.  Through my involvement in numerous projects in school, I continue to have the opportunity to not only create but also sharpen my skill set and expand my knowledge base particularly when it comes to the development and testing of very complex electrical systems and sub-systems. This experience has led me to understand the importance of problem-solving skills and the criticality of being a team’s player and in learning how to communicate effectively. I am someone who tends to initiate collaboration in search of a solution. I enjoy the decision-making process behind it and strongly believe that effective collaboration among engineers is what allows us to find a solution to any complex technological challenges we may encounter. I later continued my academic journey in Electrical Engineering at CSI, where I expanded my technical skill set through the use of tools such as MATLAB and Wolfram Alpha. I also joined the Electrical Engineering Club, where I worked with peers on hands-on projects, including building a drone from scratch. This project required us to review many calculations, finding all appropriate components, and understanding system integration, experiences that directly relate to systems engineering concepts. Working on this project strengthened my appreciation for group projects and reinforced my desire to work on large scale, impactful engineering systems. In addition to my technical interests, I am deeply motivated by the broader and what I believe to be the most important purpose behind engineering. My long term goal is to contribute to the development of technologies that push innovation forward to the future but also serve to protect and help others. Systems engineering appeals to me because it involves technical depth with strategic thinking, allowing engineers to see how certain individual components interact within a larger important system. I am hoping to achieve this goal by learning from experienced Engineers at Lockheed Martin what it means to become an Engineer and contributing to projects that have important real world impact. Lockheed Martin’s commitment to innovation complemented by a guarantee for national and global safety, very well reflects my personal values and career objectives.  I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to contribute to a company that stands for integrity, excellence, and teamwork in its quest to address the evolving challenges of the aerospace and defense sectors.  Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to discuss more about how my background and skills could contribute to the work at Lockheed Martin. […] “Letter of Introduction”

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