Kidane Yosief

*** ******* **., **** ****, IA, ***46 319-***-****,

abl5ct@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Highly efficient, creative and analytical professional with over 6 years of teaching,

research and work experiences. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Keen eye for qualitative details, problem solving, goal-focused and able to manage

competing priorities. Solid knowledge of computer software and a quick learner when

presented with new information and concepts of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Professional Experience

Research The University of Iowa, 2013-2014

Developed algorithms, on Signal processing, for source detection and tracking and optimal

sensors placement.

Analyzed simulations using Matlab/Java to test robustness of the algorithms under multiple

constraints.

Researched signal processing techniques and theory for localization and tracking of mobile

and stationary source.

Documented simulation codes and analyses of results for future works of re-usability and

readability.

Teaching Assistant The University of Iowa, 2013-2014

Assisted and tutored students individually and in groups on Electrical course work.

Led formal discussion sessions and student sections for reviewing course materials.

Encouraged students to utilize office hours to earn higher grades by providing extra time.

Courses taught: Control Systems, EPSI (Engineering Problem Solving I, Electrical Circuits.

Electrical Engineer Eritrean Science for Technology and Development Agency, Eritrea, 2010

-2012

Designed electrical and IT installations for research institution office and industrial

machine shop using Auto-Cad.

Collaborated with stakeholders to create design constraints, which met both OSHA and user

requirements.

Coordinated five assistants in supervising the implementation of the design.

Head of Electricity department Ministry of Education, Eritrea, 2008-2009

Prepared curriculum reference book for Electricity certificate programs including

electricity principles, power generation and distribution, electronics and electrical

machines.

Initiated a new school-wide policy that improved access to computers and other resources

for teachers and students.

Supervised staff lesson plan submissions, ensuring curriculum standard and attendance

requirements were met.

Industrial Trainee (Intern) Eritrean Electric Authority (EEA), Asmara, Eritrea,

2006

Designed, maintained a reliable distribution for electrical power to customers.

Design Engineer Sembel Metal and Wood Work, Asmara, Eritrea,

2004

Designed electrical installations to commercial and residential houses using Auto-Cad.

Organized and coordinated all requests from other departments for electrical systems

repair and installations including motor repairs and installation of new machines and

wiring.

Self-Studied 2013-2014

JavaScript, Python, Java, PLC, and LabVIEW?

Achievements and Awards

Scholarship awards from the University of Iowa. Iowa, August 2012

Letter of certification for leadership and good communication Asmara, Eritrea, September

skills. 2007

Java Essential Training Certificate Of Completion University of Iowa, 2014

Foundations of Programming Object Oriented Design Certificate University of Iowa, 2014

Of Completion University of Iowa, 2014

Up and Running with Python Certificate Of Completion University of Iowa, 2014

JavaScript Essential Training Certificate Of Completion

Software Skills

Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, Java, HTML, MATLAB, PLC, LabVIEW?.

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows XP, Windows VISTA, Windows 7.

Software: MATLAB, Auto-Cad, Adobe, Latex, LabVIEW, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technical Knowledge

Latest trends in wireless communication (LTE, WIMAX, GSM, CDMA).

Short range radio communication and ranging?.

Channel access (TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA, CDMA, and SDMA).

Optimization of Sensor Networks in localizing radioactive materials.

Digital and Analog Oscilloscopes, and Channel Simulator, spectrum analyzer, and signal

generator.

Voluntary Activities

Uiowa MESA (Multi-Ethnic Engineering and Science Iowa City, IA, Fall 2014

Association)

Tutored Iowa City kids between grades 4-12 in their general and STEM education

assignments.

Psychiatric Hospital Asmara Asmara, Eritrea, 2010-2012

Assisted patients to keep up with their personal hygiene.

Improved patients' morale by engaging them in daily activities.

Education

The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA, Fall

2014

M.Sc. Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, GPA: 3.79/4.00

Thesis: "Source Localization and Tracking of Possibly Unknown

Signal Propagation Model"

University of Asmara Asmara, Eritrea, 2008

B.Sc. Degree, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, GPA: 3.29/4.00

Thesis: "Improving Cellular Eritrean Telecommunication (Eri-Tel)

GSM using CDMA"

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