Engineer Electrical

BISMARCK MIREKU AMPADU

**** ********* **.

Columbus, IN 47201

TEL: 812-***-****

EMAIL: ********@***.***

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a full-time position in Electrical/Electronics Engineering,

PLC, AutoCAD, or Control Systems Design.

PROFILE:

Electrical/Electronics Engineer (installation, projects, manufacturing,

PLC, AutoCAD, Control System Design and consultancy) who is dynamic,

dedicated, disciplined, resourceful, motivated, enthusiastic and

hardworking; willing to travel and relocate.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Dec. 2003 (GPA 3.8)

The University Of Toledo, Ohio

Fall 2002: Power Systems Operation, Control Systems Design, Digital Control

System:

Spring 2003: Robotics, Electrical Machines Modeling, Adaptive Control:

Fall 2003: Power Electronic, Inverter Studies, Project (Control of PV

array)

Bachelor of Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering. June 1997 (GPA

3.01)

University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Controls Systems Engineer: Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN

Jan. 2004-Pres.

Design, integrate, and verify software

algorithms used to control diesel engines. Responsible for controls and

diagnostic calibration of software features.

. Responsible for electronic governor design, analysis, modeling,

calibration and troubleshooting.

. Verify the control logic and calibration in bench test, dynamometer, and

vehicle tests in order to check the following: software compliance to

system requirements; electronic hardware compliance to system

requirements; proper diagnostic detection and action with respect to

system requirements; and closed loop system performance tuning.

. Work interactively with the design teams (hardware, software, test,

controls service/tools) to establish, review, and revise specifications,

investigate problems, resolve issues, and coordinate development

activities.

. Troubleshoot system problems, including bench, test cells, and vehicle

testing. Estimate system reliability and perform system Failure Modes

Effects Analysis (FMEA)

AutoCAD Specialist: GE Energy (Contract)

Nov. 2003 to Jan. 07

Use AutoCAD to design PV system layout and draw roof layout showing solar

modules on roof and electrical wiring.

. Responsible for AutoCAD layout of PV System.

. Location of DC/AC disconnects, inverter, roof penetration and utility

meter are also shown.

. Communicate with design team (i.e. sales manager, field engineer and

builder) to get best design possible aesthetically.

. Access site map to determine location of modules to yield optimum power.

Internship: Astro Power Inc., Delaware.

May 03 to Aug 03

Responsible for AutoCAD layout of PV System

Manager, Renewable Energy Department. Deng Engineering Limited, Accra,

Ghana. March

98-June 02

Involved in the designing, sizing, installing, assembling, maintaining and

troubleshooting of PV electric systems.

Consultant: Configured Technology Limited, Ghana.

June 98-Jan. 02

A Private Utility Company, which offers power generation to the public.

Offered consultancy services on energy policies (both renewable and

conventional sources of energy).

Internship: Technospace Limited. Ghana.

Nov. 92-June 97

An Electrical and Electronic Engineering Company:

Designed, installed and repaired all kinds of electrical and electronic

appliances.

Internship: Electricity Company of Ghana.

Oct.95

National Utility Company in Ghana. (Practical attachment course).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:

American Solar Energy Society

International Solar Energy Society

Graduate Student Association, UT EECS Dept. National Society For

Black Engineers

VOLUNTEER SERVICE:

Emergency Response Team (Training Director) 2004 to date

Cummins Inc. Columbus Indiana

Music Director of the Campus Christian Family.

96-97

University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Organizing Secretary, Electrical and Electronic Student's Association.

University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

95-96

AWARDS:

National Society For Black Engineers Fellows Scholarship Program (BCA

Scholar 2003)

Torchbearer

RELEVANT SEMINARS/TRAINING

Fundamentals of Engine Performance Oct.04

Engine Familiarization Training Jun.04

Assembly of Logic Green solar lantern Mar.02

Understanding BP Solar Photovoltaic BOSC Feb.02

Industrial controls and Refrigeration

Dec. 01

Assembly of Gaia Solar modules.

Jun. 01

Sizing, Designing, Installing, Maintaining PV systems. Dec. 00

Siemens Solar. Abidjan, Cote d'Ivore

Photo Voltaic Technology and Designing. Mar. 98-Sep. 99

Danish Institute of Technology, Denmark & Deng Limited, Ghana.

Entrepreneurship and Marketing Workshop. Nov. 98

Empretec Ghana Foundation, Accra.

Sales and Marketing Course.

Aug. 98

PCL Consulting, Human Asset, Development Services. Ghana

Forum 2001, Solar Energy the Power to Choose. Apr. 01

Washington DC, USA. Organized by the American Solar Energy Society.

National Society for Black Engineers, Annual Conference 2003

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