Ryan A. Wolfarth

Campus Address abouqj@r.postjobfree.com Home Address

*** *. ******* *** #*******.a.wolfarth@gmail.com4324 Autumn Creek Drive

Oxford, OH 45056 937-***-**** Springfield, OH 45504

OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as an electrical engineer to

acquire multi-national

technical experience and enhance my problem solving and leadership skills.

EDUCATION Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Master of Computational Science and Engineering, May 2013

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics Minor, May 2011 (GPA: 3.49)

COMPUTER x MATLAB, C/C++, Java, Verilog HDL x Quartus II/NIOS II IDE

SKILLS x Linux Environment x Ansoft HFSS

x MATLAB x Microsoft Office Suite

TECHNICAL GNSS Experiences

KNOWLEDGE x Detailed understanding of GNSS system architecture and methods of solving for

user position while

mitigating errors inherent to GNSS systems.

Communication Systems

x Experienced in software implementation of communication systems using various

modulation and

message recovery techniques.

Digital Design using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)

x Experienced in designing embedded systems using Altera s NIOS II system on programmable

chip.

x Understands use of combinational and sequential logic to develop finite state machines

for FPGAs.

ACADEMIC Advanced GPS Receiver Algorithms for Assured Navigation (2011-present)

PROJECTS x Implementing software receiver algorithms for acquiring and tracking GPS L5

and GLONASS signals

with a flexible RF front end.

x Performing comparative study to infer ionosphere scintillation dependency on frequency,

bandwidth, spatial distribution, season, and solar cycle.

GNSS Signal Playback Tool (2011-present)

x Developing a software suite for recording/simulating GNSS signals for playback with a

flexible RF

front end to study antenna response in a controlled environment.

Multifunction Autonomous Vehicle Team (2010-present)

x Led a team of 5 to develop an autonomous vehicle capable of plowing snow and cutting

grass for

competitions held by the Institute of Navigation.

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x Won 2 at the first and second annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition (2011, 2012) .

Circuit Visualization Tool Implementation in Verilog HDL Synthesis Program(2010)

x Developed a software tool that creates directed graphs of FPGA circuits at various

stages of code

synthesis.

Hardware Implementation of the Advanced Encryption Standard (2009)

x Led a team of three to design and implement an encryption device utilizing the Advanced

Encryption Standard on an FPGA.

EMPLOYMENT

Ohio Air National Guard, Springfield, OH Feb 06 to Present

Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman (2A671A)- Top Secret security clearance

Duties:

Fully qualified in all level 7 maintenance tasks to facilitate the safe and cost

effective repair and

operation of all United States Air Force jet engine systems.

Perform phased inspections of sensitive areas of the General Electric F110-GE-100B/C

and Pratt &

Whitney F100-PW-220E power plants.

Lead and train new members in safety and maintenance procedures.

Honors:

Accomplished Journeyman tasks/courses 9 months ahead of schedule.

Airman of the Quarter, 2nd quarter, FY08.

Only Guardsman at Springfield ANG to be test cell qualified.

Physics DepartmentUndergraduate Assistant, Miami UniversityAug 07 to May 08

x Lead students through organized laboratory exercises using Data Studio.

x Setup and troubleshoot lab equipment.

Individual Physics Tutor, Oxford, OH Aug 09 to May 10

x Assist students requiring remedial study. Topics include classical and quantum

mechanics,

thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and relativity.

INTERESTS Remote Sensing, Reverse Engineering, Multi-constellation GNSS Receiver

Development, Practical FPGA

Applications, Physical Fitness, Guitar, International Travel, Automotive Performance,

Home Audio

Recording, Home Brewing Beer.

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