High School System
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Akron, OH ***** Benjamin.hartney@
gmail.com
Benjamin Hartney
Objective To obtain an entry level position in electrical
engineering where I can contribute to the company's
goals utilizing the skills I have acquired
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Coursework 2006 - 2009
The University of Akron Akron,
OH
Emphasis on Control Systems, including Modern and
Optimal Controls
Strong background in motor drives, power systems
and communications
Skilled in modeling and control design
Courses included: Digital Signal Processing;
Mathematical Modeling; Power Electronics; and
Embedded Programming
GPA 3.1
Bachelor of Science Degree 2006
The University of Akron Akron,
OH
Graduated May 2006
Dean's List - Spring 2002, Spring 2003 and Spring
2005
GPA 3.2
Experience September 2006 - May 2008 The University of Akron
Akron, OH
Graduate Assistant
Laboratory Instructor for Control Systems II Fall
2006 and Fall 2007.
Assisted students in the construction and design of
their laboratory apparatus.
Instructed students in developing a model for their
system and designing the control for the system.
Homework Grader for Programming for Engineers
Spring 2007 and Spring 2008.
Responsibilities included grading homework and
papers by students and assisting students in their
understanding of the course material.
2004 - January 2005 Philips Medical Systems,
Inc. Highlands Heights, OH
Intern of Verification and Validation
Worked in computed tomography. This required
extensive knowledge of the workings of the Philips
Medical Systems scanners.
This involved a broad understanding of both the
hardware and software of the system.
Possessed a full knowledge of user level interface,
as well as the service level calibration and
service tools.
A thorough understanding was required because all
faults in the system were logged into a database to
be tracked until corrections were made.
Tested all revisions of software for the current
computed tomography scanners.
Recorded system performance and reliability to the
developers daily.
Performed experiments to gauge system performance
with development hardware.
Worked closely with integration team on other
projects which would pair the CT scanner with other
systems.
Visited clinical test site to record system
reliability data.
2002 Firestone High School Marching
Band Akron, OH
Field Coordinator
Taught marching band students music and formations.
Lead sectional rehearsals where the students were
taught individual instrument parts for the
competition show, as well as teaching better
fundamentals for playing their instruments.
Assisted students in fundamentals of marching, as
well as teaching them techniques for memorizing
their positions on the field in the marching
formations.
Memberships
IEEE, Student chapter at The University of Akron
2005 - Present
Theta Chi Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter
2005 - Present
The University of Akron Marching Band
Fall 2001
Interests
September 1999 - Present The Chapel
Akron, OH.
Volunteer Sound and Lighting Engineering
References
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