Project Electrical Engineering

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This is my curriculum vitae

Last Update: Dec 2011

Online

Address: Rice University, ECE Dept.

MS 366, 6100 Main St. Houston, TX 77005a *1892

Tel: +1-832-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***, *******.******@****.***

Webpage: www.adrianaflores.net

Area of Interest

Mobile and wireless networks and systems, with a focus on performance evaluation and

deployment of new potential technologies.

Education

Aug. 11 a Present Rice University; Houston Texas

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

Advisor: Prof. Edward Knightly

Aug. 05 a Dec. 09 Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM),

Campus Monterrey

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, specialized in Telecommunications

GPA: 92 / 100

Honors / Academic Awards

Scholarships

Texas Instruments Distinguished Student Fellowship (8/11 a * Present)

Rice University ECE Department grant (8/11 a * Present)

Academic Recognitions

Graduated with honors in B.S. in Electrical Engineering, ITESM, Monterrey Mexico (2009)

Concentration in Telecommunications Certificate, ITESM, Monterrey Mexico (2009)

President s Education Awards Program: Outstanding Academic Excellence, Kirov Academy,

Washington DC USA (2001)

Work Experience

Jul. 11Aug. 11 Company: Rice University, Rice Networks Group

Description:

Restructure and hardware upgrade of urban wireless network in a Houston undera *resourced

community(TFA). In this project I searched, tested and deployed new antennas with the

objective of removing multia *hopping, achieving better performance and coverage, with the

implementation of bigger cells.

Location:

Houston, Texas USA. networks.rice.edu

Feb. 11 Ju1. 11 Company: KME Group

Position: Intern IT Developer

Description:

Development of KME Web 2.0 Pilot Project, which is an Enterprise Social Network that

improves communication, efficiency and productivity of the company. My task in this

project involves the investigation, development and implementation of the system. The

institution becomes stronger by real-time collaboration among the different offices in

Europe and Asia.

Location: Osnabruck, Germany and Florence, Italy. www.kme.com

Jul. 10Oct. 10 Company: Dear Architects

Position: Outsourcing

Description:

Web platform development for the architectural office s website. In this user-friendly

application the architects are able to update their website without any technical

knowledge. They can add, modify and delete projects, photos and descriptions. The office

benefits from this system because it allows them to have an actualized diffusion of their

work.

Location: Monterrey, Mexico. www.deararchitects.com

Dec. 09Jul. 10 Company: Servicios AXTEL

Position: Administrator of Marketing Portal

Description:

Graphic redesign of the SharePoint site and improvement of overall functionality. My work

made the site more-user friendly through improved navigation controls, client-specific

search result pages and better overall look and feel.. After my adjustments the site had a

good response and became the official institutional tool.

Location: Monterrey, Mexico. www.axtel.com.mx

Aug. 09Jun. 10 Company: KME Mould Mexico

Position: Project Developer

Description:

Development of a Web application for production control that supervises the nickel

coating process for steel plates. This system calculates the ideal duration of each step

based on a start date and allows technicians to record the real durations. The application

permits management of delay in projects, recalculate processes times and see their

impacts.

Location:

Monterrey, Mexico.

Jan. 10Feb. 10 Company: Mena Productions

Position: Outsourcing

Description:

Development of an image uploader that accepts files up to 6Mb and reduces them down to

25kb. These images are automatically displayed under an assigned gallery. This application

has made the company more efficient by automating a very common and tedious procedure.

Location: Monterrey, Mexico.

Languages and Exams

English: Advanced TOEFL IBT(2010): 97/120

French: Intermediate/Advanced

Programming Languages and Software

Linux / UNIX, Windows XP / 7, Matlab, Ms Office, NetBeans, Sharepoint Designer, Linux,

Asterisk

HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Asterisk, AWK/SED, LATEX

School Projects

Project Course Project Course

Implantation and design of algorithm to save energy in wireless networks. Dynamicallychanging among high and low frequencies to fit network load. It reduces the amount of APs,

leading to large energy savings. Wireless Networking for undera *resourced urban

communities

Aug. a * Dec. 11 Implementation on DSP card and Matlab of a system where a bandpass or

banda *stop filter is applied to an audio input. Digital Signal Processing

Aug. a * Dec. 08

Wireless Network simulation in Matlab. The user inputs the number of mobiles and

antennas, and the program locates them randomly. Each antenna calculates the power

required for transmission depending on the number of users in its cell. Personal

Communication Networks

Aug. a * Dec. 09 Research on RFID and Fiber Optics. This included the usage, features and

mathematical analysis of these technologies. The concepts were addressed and applied to

current government projects in Mexico. Transmission Media

Aug. a * Dec. 08

Research and Matlab Implementation of OFDM Modulation. This includes the mathematical

analysis, criteria for use and applications. Principles of Digital Communications

Jan. May. 09 Measure of distances through ultrasound waves. I created and designed the

Printed Circuit Board for the control unit. Projet d Electronique (France)

Jan. Jun. 08

VOIP system, where the user obtains the temperature, stock market or currency of choice,

on real time. I design the asterisk program for the system, and developed the web end user

application. Multimedia Networks

Jan. a * Jun. 09 Home Alarm System based on a PIC18F microcontroller. I designed and

developed the firmware. Microcontrollers

Aug. Dec. 07

Design and implementation of Space Invaders game in VHDL. The implementation was done in

a Spartan 3E board. Design of Digital Systems

Aug. a * Dec. 06

Studies Abroad

Country City School Education Dates

U.S.A Houston, TX Rice University Graduate Studies Aug 2011 Present

France Paris Institut Superieur d'Electronique de Paris 60 Sem. University Jan 2008 Jun

2008

Canada Quebec College Saint Charles Garnier 50 Sem. High School Aug 2004Dec 2004

U.S.A Washington, D.C. The Kirov Academy of Ballet Middle School Aug 1999Dec 2001

Extracurricular Activities

Member of Rice University Dance Theater (8/11 a * Present)

Tutor and Coordinator of Informatics and Mathematics courses in PrepaNet (e-learning) (08

09)

Former member of The Company of Contemporary Dance ITESM (07 08)

Former member of The Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza de Monterrey, INBA (01 04)

Former member of The Kirov Academy of Ballet, Washington D.C. (99 01)

Personality

I am organized, consistent, determined, hard worker, passionate for my goals, creative

and capable of handling and delegating

responsibilities in a team.

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