Cheryl Anne D’souza

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Nepean, Ontario, K2E 5R8

Cell: 613-***-**** E-mail: aco98d@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a challenging position in an organization where my education and skills can be maximized.

Education:

Masters of Applied Science, Biomedical Engineering

January 2012 – Present

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical and Electrical Engineering

September 2008 – June 2011

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.

Ontario High School Diploma

September 2004 – June 2008

Ontario Scholar

Loyola Catholic Secondary School Mississauga, ON.

Skills, Abilities/Experience and Accomplishments:

Systems Engineering Experience/Skills

Participated in the requirements elicitation process and prepares requirements documents and

specifications.

Defined and documented system interfaces.

Developed system designs and conducts analyses with support from the lead system engineer

and other senior engineers.

Prepared integration test plans, test procedures and test reports in accordance with company

and customer standards.

Performed System Integration Testing, records results and conducts analyses of test data.

Identified defects, resolving and verifying issues.

Testing Engineering Experience/ Skills

Excellent analytical skills used in development of requirements analysis and design review.

Exceptional knowledge on development of test cases that validate system and software level

requirements and inputted them into DOORs.

Excellent ability to execute test cases in a lab environment.

Excellent working experience in development, analysis, and implementation of problem

reports in ClearQuest.

Experience in participating in Integrated Product Teams.

Analyzed for schedule development, progress, and risks.

Maintained and improved lab scripts.

Biomedical and Electrical Engineering Experience/ Skills

Exceptional analytical and observational skills in the lab, which was recognized by

professors and supervisors for accuracy, attention to detail and good lab practices.

Excellent understanding of scientific theories and their application to real world technologies.

Effectively mastered electrical engineering skills such as circuit design, implementation and

testing with a high interest in applications within the realm of healthcare.

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Excellent experience with circuit simulation software, complex programmable logic device

applications and Programmable Logic Arrays.

Essential knowledge of system simulation, modeling and electronic implementation.

Project Management and Leadership Skills

Took on an active role as the president of H.O.P.E. Club at Loyola Catholic Secondary

School.

Headed a team working on a term research project for the course CCDP 2100, resulting in

excellent research and good final grades for all team-graded aspects of the project.

Worked with a team of two on Reverse Engineering and Redesign project for the course

ECOR 1010

Worked with a team consisting of three members under the supervision of Prof. Gabriel

Wainer as part of the requirements of the course SYSC 4917. This project aims to determine

and run programs on multiple cores of the Cellular Broadband Engine.

Experienced in applying acquired knowledge through research on artificial pancreas, the

connection between ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress

Disorder), tissue engineering of the kidney and as part of the course requirements of MAAE

4907

Currently working with a team consisting of three departments – software, systems and test

in order to develop the Maritime Helicopter Project for the Canadian National Defense.

Programming and Technical Skills

Exceptional working knowledge of the computer language C++, with excellent experience in

object oriented programming with a keen interest in simulation of real life models.

Knowledge of assembly programming

Good knowledge of HTML with good experience using HTML editors such as

Dreamweaver.

Good working experience and knowledge of engineering programs such as IntelliCAD,

MATLAB, Pro/ENGINEER

Good working experience and knowledge of DOORS, ClearQuest and ClearCase.

Great experience in simulating complex systems using MATLAB, Maple and eclipse for its

mathematical and modeling purposes.

Experience in acquiring and managing experimental data

Proficient in analyzing data using statistics and presenting the results graphically or in the

form of written reports.

Excellent ability to learn new programs in a rapid and efficient manner.

Excellent knowledge of office utilities such as Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Proficient understanding of technical language and concepts used in the industry, which are

demonstrated in my technical reports.

Fluent in English and Konkani with some oral understanding of Hindi, and Kannada.

Experience in writing engineering proposals, technical memos, progress reports and reports

of findings.

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Work Experience

November 2013 – Present

Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Canada

Ottawa, ON.

Assisted in the development and documentation of products;

Analyzed software requirements, and the documentation of the requirements within a

software requirements specification;

Implementation and tested software;

Verified traceability to allocated system-level requirements;

Providing technical support to the test and integration team in the integration, testing, and

qualification of software;

Wrote test procedures including configuration descriptions and expected outcomes, in

accordance with the design documents.

Executed formal and informal test procedures, gathered appropriate measures/data and

documented results.

Performed initial investigations to clarify problem components for further analysis.

Wrote defect and test reports for review by senior integration and systems engineers, to

demonstrate progress and communicate as required.

Assisted in SOI audits for proof of compliance.

September 2012 – Present

Tutor

Capital Tutor Inc.

Ottawa, ON.

MATH 1332: Calculus for Life Sciences II

ELEC 2501: Circuits and Signals

MATH 1104: Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science

January 2012 – December 2013

Teaching Assistant

Carleton University

Ottawa, ON.

ECOR 1606: Problem Solving and Computers (Fall 2012)

o Supervised students during midterm and lab exams

o Graded assignments

o Helped students understand, apply concepts and program in C and Raptor

ECOR 2606: Numerical Methods (Winter 2012, Winter 2013)

o Supervised students during midterm, lab exams and final exam

o Graded assignments and midterms

o Helped students understand, apply concepts and program in Matlab

September 2007 – June 2008

Customer Service Representative

City of Mississauga - Hershey Centre (SMG Canada)

Mississauga, ON.

Directed participants and viewers to get access to the correct venu e.

Assisted in the food and beverage department at the cash counter.

Responsible for inventory management in the food and beverage department.

Worked in different areas efficiently and was able to adapt to people from various

backgrounds.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

President of HOPE –Helping Other People Everyday 2007- 2008

Member of HOPE –Helping Other People Everyday 2004- 2008

Student representative for grade 12 2007- 2008

Air Cadets – Black Forest Squadron – Rank: Flight Corporal 2005- 2008

Member of IEEE – Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2008-Present

Member of EMBS – Engineering Medicine & Biology Society 2008-Present

Co-Chair of Carleton University Engineering Medicine & Biology Society 2012-2013

Volunteer Experience

Senior citizen’s home – Specialty Care Mississauga Road 2005- 2006

Math Tutor for grade 9-12 students 2005- 2008

Awards

Air Cadets – ITAC (Introduction to Aviation Course) – Top flight awards 2006

Computers Award, Loyola Catholic Secondary School Grade 10

Community service award – X-awards, Loyola Catholic Secondary School 2007-2008

HOPE (Helping Other People Everyday), most dedicated member 2007-2008

Mother Theresa Award, Loyola Catholic Secondary School 2007-2008

Hazel McCallion Award, Loyola Catholic Secondary School 2007-2008

Departmental Scholarship, Carleton University 2012-Present

MITACS Accelerate Grant 2013

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