Samuel Howell

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Education: California State University, Chico

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering – May 2011

Projects: Electric Longboard Vehicle

Designed control system and drive mechanism that uses the pressure from the rider’s

foot to accelerate the longboard. Plastic rapid prototype drive gears. Analog servo drive

and brushless DC motor. Powered by LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries. Fiberglass

enclosure to protect components.

Personal senior project proposal satisfying engineering curriculum

Experience: Store Associate

Boards On Nord, Chico, CA (October 2008 – April 2011)

Josh Morrow, 530-***-****

Assembled longboards and skateboards, operated cash register, edited/updated business

online website, packaged products for shipment and prepared shipping labels

Grader

Butte College Physics Department, Oroville, CA (August 2007 – December 2007)

Graded students homework

Landscaper

Sierra LanDesigns, Quincy, CA (June 2007 – August 2007)

Planting, irrigation, sprinklers, propane lines, patio, pathways, mulching, fire

pits, drought control, dry creeks, grading

Fire Watch

Greenville, CA (June 2006 – August 2006)

Dan Winningham, 530-***-****

Checked forest thinning worksite for possible fires

Handy Person

Gridley, CA (2004 – 2006)

Penny Tull, 530-***-****

Yard work, landscaping

Tutor and Recreational Aide

Manzanita Elementary School, Gridley, CA (2003 -2004)

Assist students with homework, supervise students in organized recreational

activities

Skills & Interests: Software: Solidworks, PSpice, IAR Embedded Workbench, LabView, MATLAB,

TK Solver

Microcontrollers: Arduino Uno, PIC, Stellaris EvalBot

Programming: Assembly language, C language, Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)

Motors/Drivers/Controllers: Steppers, Servos, Brushed, Brushless

Drawing: Freehand, Mechanical structures, Schematics

Electronics: Digital, Analog

Control Systems: Closed loop, Feedback, PID

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