Electrical Engineer Technician

Steven J. Donnelly

Personal Profile

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

( Electrical Engineer (

I am committed to the excellence of myself and those around me,

continually achieving extra-ordinary results for the teams I am a part of.

My career objective is to apply myself with Integrity and Rigor, whilst

being a part of a motivated and productive group of individuals out to

cause a difference in the engineering world with creative and innovative

products and solutions.

Areas of key strengths include:

. Engineering Software Expertise - Strong background in Computer aided

engineering applications (Matlab, Altium, Quartus) and programming

languages (Verilog HDL, C++, C#)

. Problem Solving / Reasoning / Creativity - Innovative problem-solver who

can generate workable solutions

. Communication Skills - Exceptional listener and communicator who

effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

. Insightful and articulate - Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Interacted with all levels from executives and technical personnel to new

trainees and non-technical staff, covering all ends of the spectrum.

. Passionate and Motivated - Highly motivated in all activities undertaken,

and able to motivate peers/colleagues who have common goals

Professional

Experience

Lecturers Assistant

Auckland University of Technology Auckland, New Zealand

July 2012 - November 2012

Paid tutoring to first and second year engineering students in the area of

Electronics and operating test equipment correctly and safely

Avionics Technician

Royal New Zealand Air Force Auckland, New Zealand

July 2004 - February 2012

EMI/EMC Testing Facility (July 2010 - Mar 2012)

Provide written test plans and directives for approval / authorization by

relevant units

Carry out E3 testing in accordance with test plans / directives for each

item/items tested

Provide written reports of the results of EMC/EMI analysis and testing for

Officer Commanding Avionics Squadron (OCAV) approval.

Provide E3 advice to NZDF personnel and units on E3 matters.

Provide written reports and technical papers into NZDF E3 capabilities and

requirements to SNCOi/c E3 unit

Record all Reports in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System, SAP) and

store relevant testing information in the Avionics Shared drive.

Provide basis for research and development into E3 testing and equipment for the

RNZAF

Maintain current copies of MIL-STD-461F and RTCA/DO-160F/G.

Ensure all test equipment and tools are calibrated and serviceable for current

use.

Give presentations to personnel, teaching them of EMI/EMC issues and there

effects on everyday operations

Also held the rank of Corporal, which gave me the role of coaching/mentoring

junior technicians

Radio Frequency Transmitter Facility (Nov 2009 - July 2010)

General operation and maintenance of ground communication HF and messaging

systems located at RNZAF Auckland's Transmitter sites, Receiver sites and

Communication Centre, including 10kW and 1kW HF transmitters, HF Log Periodic,

conical monopole, dipole and long wire antennas, HF receivers and associated

interconnecting equipment

Sponsored Full-time Study (March 2009 - November 2009)

Sensor Systems Maintenance Bay (April 2008 - March 2009)

Maintenance and repair of acoustic sensory equipment and spares from the P3-K

Orion.

Carry out radar detection confirmation checks prior to verification

RNZAF Avionics Technician Training (July 2004 - March 2008)

Avionics technician training was carried out for this duration, including

scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on P3K Orion; fault finding and debugging of

faults on VHF/UHF radio equipment; developing basic electronics hand skills such

as high reliability hand soldering and wiring loom manufacture and general

engineering/logistical practices deemed necessary to effectively carry out

technical servings and repairs.

Projects

Design a semi-autonomous Quad-rotor UAV

Auckland University of Technology

March 2011 - November 2012

Constructed a quad-rotor UAV for controlled indoor flight.

Project included designing and construction an embedded system around the

DE0-Nano FPGA prototyping board. This project was to enable a number of

peripherals to be used together to control the quad-rotor UAV. Software drivers

were both used and written to allow easy use for the embedded processor. Devices

include GPS, Infra-red, Ultrasound, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Bluetooth,

Accelerometer and Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) were used in the design and

had to be communicated with. All items were successfully communicated with, and

semi-tethered flight was carried out.

Education and

Training

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering:

Auckland University of Engineering Auckland, New Zealand

(Graduated December 2012)

Diploma of Electro-Technology

Auckland University of Engineering Auckland, New Zealand

(Graduated December 2009)

Avionics Technician

RNZAF Technical Training School Woodbourne, New Zealand

(Graduated March 2008)

Interests

Competitive Golf (Scratch Handicap)

NZ Defense Representative for 2 years; Provincial Representative for 12

years

Landmark Education Introduction Leader

Referees

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