Electrical Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Andre A. Henry
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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SUMMARY:
Dedicated, results-oriented Electrical Engineer with experience
and knowledge of engineering design, digital systems, signal
processing and communications. Effective problem-solver with proven
ability to quickly master multifaceted aspects of engineering. Hands
on experience with Microstation, ICGS, AutoCAD 14, IVAPP, VRepair,
vMobile, ICGS/IDDS, P. Spice, Matlab, NTAS, VBuild, Peoplesoft, HTML,
Microsoft Office, Internet, and Office Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Verizon / FIOS;
Engineering Assistant Beltsville, MD 2004 -
Present
Responsible for using engineering design techniques (including
computerized tools), planning documents, analyzing data and other
company records and self-prepared field notes to perform work required
for tracking and follow-up of engineering work orders with
construction and contractors to assure timely completion.
o Designed and prepared complete outside plant engineering work
orders and plans.
o Prepared data (including detail and facing sheets and memoranda)
for approval by management in connection with cost estimates for
specific estimates and work orders and projects.
o Utilized evolving technology including Fiber, Digital Loop Carrier,
Broad Band and High Capacity (HICAPS) Services.
o Conducted field work, designed and prepared the Engineering
Workprint Order (EWO) for the fiber distribution area (FDA)
networks at Landover, Chillum, Temple Hills, Oxon Hill, Norbeck,
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bradley, Wheaton, Wood Acres, and
Hyattsville.
o Prepared project cost estimates for the EWOs using Vbuild.
o Conducted field work, designed and prepared the Engineering
Workprint Order (EWO) for the fiber feeder routes for Montrose and
Rockville central offices.
o Designed and setup the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) test
bed for Single Family Units (SFU) and Small Office/ Home Office
(SOHO) Optical Network Terminals (ONT) at Silver Spring and Berwyn
Heights central offices. The ONT's where connected to the Dense
Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) frame via 1X32 splitter using
SC/APC connectors.
o Designed and setup the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) test
bed for Multi Dwelling Units (MDU) Utilizing Ethernet and VDSL2
Optical Network Terminals (ONT) at Silver Spring central office.
The ONT's where connected to the DWDM frame via 1X4 splitter using
SC/APC connectors.
o Conducted field work, designed and prepared the Engineering
Workprint Order (EWO) for the Washington DC PEG Channels for DC
public schools utilizing Inter Office Fibers (IOF) dark fibers
running through 10 central offices.
o Conducted field work, designed and prepared the Engineering
Workprint Order (EWO) for an alternate SONET route for a United
States Federal Government Agency.
o Designed the work order for a Multi Tenant Unit (MTU) comprising of
30 units for video reception on three VTAPS utilizing a Tellabs
BPON MC ONT, a 20db directional coupler, three 8 port multitaps,
three 2 port multitaps and a 450' QR 540 fiber cable.
o Tracked and monitored construction of the FDA networks to assure
timely completion of the engineering work orders.
o Researched, Negotiated, and communicated outside plant engineering
permit applications and rights of way, to Verizon field forces,
customers, contractors, utilities and government agencies.
o Researched Public Utility Easement (PUE) and property information.
General Electric / Tenant Division; Washington,
D.C. 2000 - 2001
Design Engineer
Responsible for the development of contract plans, supervision of
draftsmen and CAD operators.
o Supervised draftsmen and all work production, including
coordination of schedules improving the quality of AutoCAD
Drawings.
o Designed and implemented my own drawings by utilizing CAD and
AutoCAD Software's commands and drafting techniques, resulting in a
significant work production improvement.
o Conducted coordination of system layouts with structural and
architectural drawings achieving consistent on time completion of
projects.
o Reviewed shop drawings and prepared cost estimates for Electrical
Section Head
increasing workflow production.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office / Electrical Systems; Arlington,
Virginia 1999 - 2000 Electrical Patent Examiner
Responsible for utilizing the basic and advanced natural science
concepts, techniques of engineering and industrial arts, applied
aspects of procedural and substantive law generally,
and the statutory and case law specifically applicable to the patent
examining process.
o Analyzed the most current patents in the industry and composed
office actions for mailing to applicants increasing the probability
of receiving a patent.
o Coordinated appointments with applicants to discuss the content of
the case by phone or in person expediting the patenting process.
o Prepared cases for presentation to supervisor resulting in
increased production.
o Organized cases for future responses with applicants achieving an
increase in patents awarded.
Summer Internship; Intern Electrical Patent Examiner, Summer
1998, 1999
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Microstation, ICGS, AutoCAD 14, IVAPP, Potomac BSW, VRepair, VMobile,
IDDS, NTAS, VBuild, P.Spice, Matlab, Peoplesoft, HTML, Microsoft
Office, Internet, Office Excel (Spreadsheet, Charts, Graphs)
EDUCATION:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Dec. 1999
Howard University, School of Engineering, Washington, D.C.
Secret Clearance (DOD Equivalent)
RELATED COURSE WORK:
Signals and Systems II:
Difference equations stability and response to sinusoidal inputs,
Fourier analysis of discrete-time signals and systems, design of
digital filters, transfer function and systems analysis modulation.
Digital Systems II:
Consists of computer organization, machine and assembly language
programming techniques, interfacing, schema, microprogramming
concepts, advanced systems utilization, and project design.
In-Class Project - Digital Systems II
Conveyer Belt Controller - Design and implemented a digital circuit
controller to simulate multiple operations of a conveyer belt,
utilizing the Electronics Workbench (computer application software).
Senior Project - Senior Thesis and Design
Tracking Controller for Stepper Motors- Original design of a Driver
Circuit that controlled the speed and direction of a unipolar stepper
motor.
ACTIVITIES:
Tutor and Mentor for Student Support Services Program; Howard
University, Fall 1999
Tutored and mentored Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior students in Math
and Physics, scheduled appointments with students to discuss homework,
prepared problems for students to attempt and updated progress reports
for each student.
Member of IEEE and NSBE, Spring 1998 - present
Member of Sun Racer Club, Fall 1997
School sponsored club on collegiate level featuring student-built
solar-powered vehicles judged on basis of solidity, speed, and design
substance.
Sporting Activities: Intramural Sports - Flag Football, Weight Training,
Basketball League, Football, Badminton
ACADEMIC HONORS: Dean's Honor Roll - Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998,
Spring 1999, Fall 1999; Merit Award
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