Mikhail Tarasov

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Contact

Woodinville, Washington 98072 abhpkx@r.postjobfree.com

Information

Obtain a challenging software development or testing position to utilize technical knowl-

Objective

edge and to develop new skills and interests.

University of Illinois At Chicago

Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, December 2011

Minor, Computer Science

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Certifications

Algorithmic Thinking

Earned a certificate, November 2014

Principles of Computing

Earned a certificate with distinction, August 2014

An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python

Earned a certificate with distinction, June 2014

Technical

Projects

Experience

• Tetris Video Game

Implemented graphical Tetris video game in C++ using Qt framework.

Applied design patterns to allow easy creation of custom Tetrominoes.

• Senior Design Project

Designed a device that allowed user to control various electronic gadgets with

electromagnetic waves emitted by his or her brain in real time.

Programmed Arduino microcontroller to read and process EEG waves emitted

by the user using Neurosky Headset.

Demonstrated the concept by triggering sound alarm when user was falling asleep

as well as turning devices on and off using eye blinking.

• Microcontroller Design Project

Implemented a simulation of a household thermostat with programmable tem-

perature and time settings for heating and A/C.

Programmed M68HC11 microcontroller to read input voltage and process it ac-

cording to settings selected by user.

Installed and connected an LCD and numeric keypad to the microcontroller for

easier user experience.

Technical Skills

Java/C++ Python

SQL/SQLite Unix

Object Oriented Design Qt Framework

Unit Testing Interactive Programming

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Related

Software Design Data Structures

Coursework

Computer Architecture Databases

Communication Engineering Digital Signal Processing

Control Engineering Robotics

Probability and Random Processes Electronics

Microcontroller Based Design Signals and Systems

Work

Blackapple Solutions Bellevue, Washington

Experience

Software Tester June 2014 -Present

• Perform software and hardware tests in a team oriented environment.

• Execute and communicate through test cases and results with other team mem-

bers.

• Perform Russian Language localization testing.

• Review other testers’ work and test results.

Underwriters Laboratories Northbrook, Illinois

Laboratory Assistant/Technician June 2011 - August 2011

• Safely utilized laboratory equipment to gather data and to conduct performance

and safety test on a range of electronic and electric products.

• Provided feedback and commented on inaccurate or unclear data sheets.

• Collaborated in team projects and worked independently on single-person jobs.

• Dealt with clients explaining the compliance standards and results of tests.

American Builders and Developers Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Drafter/Shop Assistant August 2008 - December 2008

• Prepared drafts of furniture parts.

• Applied mathematical knowledge in drafting process.

• Operated machinery for cutting parts.

Activities

Eta Kappa Nu National Electrical Engineering Honor Society

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