Electrical Engineering

Vadim Balev

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OBJECTIVE: A full time position in Electrical Engineering.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering; CSU, Sacramento; In progress

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering; CSU, Sacramento; May 2011

Power Certificate, Electrical Engineering; CSU, Sacramento; Dec. 2010

Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering; Cosumnes River College; May 2008

EIT Exam; To be taken in October 2011

Related Courses:

Electrical Power Design Project I Electrical Power Design Project II Physical Electronics

Renewable Electric Energy Sources Power Electronics Controlled Drives Energy Systems Control/Optimization

Electric Power Distribution Power System Analysis Transmission Lines and Fields Lab

Transmission Lines and Fields Electromechanical Conversion Electro-Mechanics Lab

Power System Relay Protection Modern Communication System Introduction to Feedback Systems

SKILLS:

Computer

ASPEN OneLiner v10 AutoCAD MATLAB 6.5 Microsoft Excel 2007

Synergy GIS Mapping Microsoft Word 2007 NI MultiSim 10

Communication/Organization

Excellent problem solving and technical skills

Ability to manage small detail oriented tasks that are part of a larger project

Comfortable working with all types of individuals and at all levels of authority

Help maintain a positive work environment

Able to respond well to criticism and improve performance

Ability to organize information in a fashion for most effective use of time and resources

Able to diffuse problems and resolve complaints with positive action

Experienced in giving presentations in large and small groups

Bilingual: English/Russian; Conversational Spanish

PROJECTS: Sr. Projects - 6 month project involving a project proposal, design specifications, weekly status updates,

comprehensive report, and PowerPoint presentation.

Senior Project 1: Fault Analysis Member of a four-person team engaged in analysis of shunt faults of a six-bus system.

Sequence and phase fault currents and voltages were calculated and compared to ASPEN simulations at all bus sites.

Senior Project 2: Relay Protection With a team of four, designed a relay protection for a power system of multiple

buses. Calculated, coordinated, and designed relay settings which were verified with ASPEN simulation.

EXPERIENCE:

Electrical Engineering Internship SMUD 07/2011-Present Time

Student Intern for SMUD s distribution and planning group. Helped carry out engineering-related tasks under

supervision of experienced engineers. Trained in GIS Mapping software, simulation software and AutoCAD.

Financial Aid Student Assistant Cosumnes River College 08/2006-08/2008

Student assistant for a financial aid office while a full-time student. Helped students fill out forms online and in

person. Interacted with people on a daily bases. Performed various projects in the office within the given time

parameters.

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