Alexander Rosewarne Contact: ** Milford Ave

B.ASc Electrical Engineering acfwxd@r.postjobfree.com Waterloo ON

613-***-**** N2L 3Z3

Alexander Rosewarne

B.ASc Electrical Engineering

SKILLS SUMMARY

Two years of direct robotics experience as electrical Team Lead of UW Robotics Team for NASA

Sample Return Robot Challenge

Control systems design experience with robotic actuators and drive systems

Vast hands on experience with mechanical and electrical construction, assembly, problem solving and

trouble shooting

Firm knowledge of electrical distribution systems and many CSA standards relating to overhead

distribution systems as well as the Ontario Electrical Safety Code

Vast knowledge of lighting and power circuitry and management

Aptitude with CAD programs through electrical schematic and PCB design experience using

EagleCAD and Zuken

Vast engineering lab experience and soldering expertise

Extensive background in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel programming skills

Background in C++, C#, Matlab and Python programming languages

Refined problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Valid G Class Ontario driver's license

Member of the NSERC Canadian Field Robotics Network (NCFRN)

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Applied Science, Honours Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo, September, 2009-

2014.

Relevant Courses: Distribution Systems, Power Electronic Converters, Thermal Physics, Power Systems and

Components, Multivariable Control Systems, Power System Operation and Markets, High Voltage

Engineering and Power System Protection

Honours Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Nepean High School, Ottawa Ontario, June 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Waterloo Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory, University of Waterloo. Waterloo ON,

September 2013-December 2013

Reviewing and developing power circuit boards

Developing autonomous robotic systems for research and education

Improving electrical systems on current robot platforms

Multi-beam laser intrinsic and extrinsic calibration

Touch Panel Developer, Touch Panel Development, Research In Motion Ltd. Waterloo ON, September 2012-

December 2012

Independently developed touch panel testing and reporting tool GUI and program suite

Created test board schematics and procured manufacturing

Project focused; Managed multiple projects to meet timelines and produce project del iverables

Taught other co-op students essential skills for performing daily tasks

Alexander Rosewarne Contact: 66 Milford Ave

B.ASc Electrical Engineering acfwxd@r.postjobfree.com Waterloo ON

613-***-**** N2L 3Z3

Electronics Designer and Tester Associate, Co-op, Advanced User interfaces, Research In Motion Ltd.

Waterloo ON, January 2012-April 2012

Designed rigid-flex board for testing of RIM module using Zuken Board Designer

Developed automated test system for RIM component that tested system performance

Aided development of a control program in C# for multi-axis testing robot

Conducted and assisted in qualification of track pad modules

Validation Engineering Co-op, Zarlink Semiconductor, Ottawa Ontario, May 2011-August 2011

Performed and analyzed testing on telecommunications products in the TCL scripting language.

Wrote and debugged automated test procedures in TCL

Used standard testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, function generators, frequency counters

and time interval analyzers

Distribution Technical Analyst Co-op, Hydro Ottawa, Ottawa Ontario, January/2010-April/2010 and

September/2010-December/2010

Applied problem solving skills to provide general technical support for the distribution design group

Research and analysis support for creating accurate technical distribution standards

Created Excel tool for calculation of pole strengths and guy wire installation

Completed a theoretical study of ground connections and confirmed recommendations with field tests

Worked independently, managed multiple projects with tight deadlines and produced deliverable

results

PROJECTS

Team Lead, University of Waterloo Robotics Team, Waterloo, ON, September 2012 – June 2014

NASA Sample Return Challenge competition electronics lead

Responsible for low level electronics for drive motors and sample collection mechanisms

Developed and supported control systems for all actuated mechanisms

Designed and implemented power system for entire system

Experienced with electronic circuits, motor driving and soldering

Project awarded best technical design in Mechatronics design symposium

Integrated Battery Management System, Fourth Year Project Course, May 2013 – April 2014

Designed system architecture for battery management system

Designed and developed current balancing circuitry

Designed internal hardware and wrote embedded firmware

AWARDS

Best Technical Design, 2013 Mechatronics Engineering Design Symposium, Waterloo ON, March 2013

Paul Plummer Award, Outstanding Contributions to the Engineering Society, March 2014

Roy Duxbury Leadership Award, Sandford Fleming Foundation, Waterloo ON, May 2014

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

President, Robotics Team, Jan 2013 - present

Chair, Engineering Graduation Committee May 2013 – April 2014

Student Life Commissioner, Engineering Society, Jan-Aug 2012

Orientation Week Leader, Engineering, September 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Saxophone Player, Engineering Jazz Band, 2009-present

Competitive Alpine Ski Racer, 2004-2011

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