Efrem Kimelblat
**** *. ********* ***. # *** ( Los Angeles, CA 90028 ( 323-***-**** (
*****@*********.***
RF/Microwave Engineer
Microwave Theory / Antenna Design / Spectrum and Network Analysis
Specialist in Microwave Antenna Measurement Systems, software design,
hardware testing/support, and data analysis. Currently seeking role in
RF/Microwave Engineering.
Experienced in all facets of Antenna Measurements including Far-Field,
Anechoic Chamber, Compact and Near-Field applications. Proficient in all
phases of slot array antenna design from conceptual design on HFSS, to
waveguide calculation of slot array parameters and antenna parameter
verification.
Recognized for methodical problem solving capability, meticulous research,
relentless testing, detailed analysis, and the delivery of innovative
solutions involving complex technical challenges.
Skilled in Mathematics (Numerical Analysis, Multivariable Calculus,
Statistics, Differential Equations) and Applied Physics (Electrodynamics,
Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics). U.S. Citizen.
Selected Strengths
. Expert in all aspects of desktop support, maintenance, Windows PC and
Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint].
. Software Packages: HFSS, MS Office, MatLab, TICRA, AutoCAD, Google
Apps
. Programming Tools: C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, SQL,
JavaScript, Java, Fortran, Assembly Language
. Database Tools: MS Access
. Systems: Windows (95, NT, XP, Vista), Unix (FreeBSD, Linux)
. Equipment: HP 8510 Network Analyzer, Agilent E4448A Spectrum
Analyzer, MI 1797 Microwave Receiver,
Gigatronix 12000A Signal Source
. Secret Security Clearance - 2004.
. Effective written and verbal abilities.
. Engineering software development, all layers, from database to
services to user interfaces.
. Managing and supporting multiple client projects.
Master of Science ( Electrical Engineering, Concentration: Microwave and
Antenna Engineering
California State University - Northridge, CA
Graduate Project: Wrote software codes in MatLab and in C-Programming
language to calculate Filter Coefficients for the FIR (Finite Impulse
Response) band-pass filter using the multiple exchange algorithm.
Bachelor of Science ( Applied Physics, Concentration: Automation of
Scientific Research
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev - Kiev, Ukraine
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
MI TECHNOLOGIES ( Los Angeles, CA ( September, 2006 - March, 2010
Customer Support Systems Engineer
Provided Technical Support for Microwave Antenna Measurement Systems
including Signal Sources, Receivers, Mixers, Frequency Multipliers and
Multiplexers operating on the 0.1 - 20 GHz frequency range, as well as
positioners, electronic positioner controllers and power amplifier units.
. Led support functions of individual blocks involving installation,
calibration, repair and tune-up as well as microwave antenna
measurement ranges and chambers.
. Generated antenna measurement scripts and MS Access SQL data analysis
of the Amplitude/Phase vs Frequency/Time/Space results as part of
overall System Analysis initiative.
EFREM KIMELBLAT
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MI TECHNOLOGIES ( Customer Support Systems Engineer (continued)
. Initiated diagnostic testing that revealed a physical property causing
client's positioner to vibrate during the antenna pattern acquisition.
. Managed client base including Boeing, JPL, Lockheed Martin, Northrop
Grumman, PowerWave Technologies, Raytheon and Rantec Microwave
Systems.
RANTEC MICROWAVE SYSTEMS ( Calabasas, CA ( October, 2004 - April, 2006
Microwave Design Engineer
Created Ku Band (Kurtz-under Band) slot array antenna design using HFSS and
mutual coupling software packages. Utilized Feed Horn design principle for
reflector antennas incorporating TICRA software package. Performed data
processing and report generation for Compact Range MI-Technologies test
equipment.
. Developed MS Excel-Visual Basic application designed for ease of data
analysis and interpretation of antenna radiation patterns by end
users/clients.
. Designed slot array antennas, participating in all phases of design
from individual slot design on HFSS, to calculation of the waveguide
slot array parameters, and verification of the antenna parameters.
. Wrote user/design interface for TICRA using Excel - Visual Basic which
simplified running the simulation software.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES ( Colorado Springs, CO ( November, 1999 - October,
2001
Product Support Engineer
Provided desktop support for service centers. Delivered customer support
for voice, fax and IP testing products. Involved with the development and
delivery of product presentations for new business development. Wrote
content for service manuals.
HEWLETT PACKARD ( Santa Clara, CA ( April, 1999 - November, 1999
System Support Engineer
Designed hardware testing tools for fax testing systems. Compiled a remote
server based on Windows NT Embedded operating system. Visual C++ software
design.
TELEGRA CORPORATION ( Santa Clara, CA ( January, 1998 - April, 1999
QA Engineer
Software and hardware testing. IT support. QA report generation. Visual
C++ software debugging.
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