Technical Resume

OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking further experience within the engineering/business environment.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Option)
Graduation Date: December 2006
Gannon University, Erie, PA

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCES:

Simpler Solar Systems

3118 West Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Solar Systems Labor, Builder & Installer

1  Assembled solar electrical systems packages
2  Installed solar electrical systems packages in homes
3  Assembled solar water heating systems packages
4  Installed solar water heating systems packages in homes

SkyBase Communications

2419 Fleischmann Road, Suit 4
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
Electronics Technician and Designer: Summer of 2006

1   Assembled and retrofitted mobile satellite communication equipment.
2   Focused on the MSAT G2 mobile satellite system.
3   Lead design initiative using RFID technology for customers in the industry of disaster relief and salvaging.

Published Research/Application:

WORLD COMP '06
IVCSIL: Intelligent Virtual Companion System for Independent Living
My completed research under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Srella Sasi Ph.D., Engineering Research Advisor
* Title: Intelligent Virtual Companion System for Independent Living
* Presented at WORLDCOMP ’06 in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28, 2006

SKILLS USED PROFESSIONALLY:

• Preparation of reports, graphs, proposals, studies and correspondence
• Researching, extracting, analyzing and compiling technical data
• Experienced in Visual Basic 6 & .NET, C, C++, VHDL, PSPICE and MATLAB
• Understanding of microcontrollers and other embedded systems.
• Processional design work with RFID technology
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and customers
• Additional design and programming experience gained through class projects
• Strong teamwork skills

CAD Tools:

• ORCAD PCB Layout
• MATLAB
• Code Composer Studio
• Model Sim
• Tasking EDE
• XILINX Development Software
• PSPICE

TECH-RELEVANT COURSE WORK:

• Networking & Computer Architecture, Electronics, and Microprocessors
• Embedded Systems Design, Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, and VHDL Design
• Introduction to UNIX and SQL through LINUX
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics
• Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
• Principles of Management

ODD-JOBS EPLOYMENT (PAST GRUNTWORK):

• Grounds keeper:
  Maintained the beauty of the university campus.
  Performed minor landscaping.
  Maintained key structures throughout the campus.
• Managed Library Help Desk
  Assisted students and patrons in locating research documents.
  Maintained the order and accessibility of periodicals and archives.
• Metz Food Service
  Assisted the cooks in food preparations.
  Responsible for quality control of distributed food.
• Night Security
  Assisted the campus police in the safety and security of students and staff.
  Monitored buildings and night time activities.

ORGANIZATIONS / CIVIC INVOLVMENT:

Community Shelter Services, Erie, PA Fall 2006
   Volunteer grant writing for a homeless shelter

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Spring of 2005
   Leader within a professional back engineering society

The Shelter, Tallahassee, Fl Summers 2000-2005
   Volunteered off and on with general maintenance and in a soup kitchen

Minority Cultures United, Gannon University 2002 - 2006
   Bonded with minority groups and shared our diversity traits with the campus

ICHTHI (Catholic Student Group), Gannon University 2003-2004
   Leader in a faith building group
   Carried out programs that united students from different universities
   Worked directly under the vice president of the university

Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Florida Wing 1998 - 2000
     Airman 1st Class
     Acting Cadet NCOIC