Electrical Engineer Project Manager
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Definition/Architecture/Implementation/Validation
Malcolm Knapp
Berkeley, CA
*******.*****@*****.***
Skills
Competencies Team Management, Scheduling, Sourcing, Product Definition, Engineering Architecture, Interface Definition, Schematic Creation, Layout, Functional Verification, Debugging
Software Applications OrCAD, Eagle, Bugzilla, SVN, Arduino, Illustrator, MPlab, CAM 350, Pro-E, Cadence, Matlab, Microsoft Office, WordPress, UNIX, PC, Macintosh literate.
Programming C, Labview, Unix Scripting, Visual Basic, Java, Assembly, Komodo, WordPress
Hardware PIC, Atmel microcontrollers, ICP, JTAG, RS-232, UART, I2C, SPI, solenoids, electric motors, EMI/EMC compliance, lab equipment
Machining Laser Cutter, Mill, Lathe, Table Saw, Chop Saw
Employment
MFHK Consulting, Sole Proprietor
Jan 2010 – Present
Independent consultant providing product definition, engineering architecture, implementation, and testing services.
Power Management Ecosystem: Electrical engineer in a team of 6 productizing an initial prototypeCreated Product Definition framework to capture the designManaged two separate PCB builds that proceeded with no delaysIntegrated offsite engineers work into a flexible works-like prototype to test system hardware and software efficientlyCreated an adaptive test plan that minimized planning time and allowed for efficient debuggingLed construction and testing of three trial systems. These systems are now deployed and are providing critical information the client as well as serving customers.Tools Used: Eagle, Eagle ULP, Illustrator, iWork, Office, Unix
RemoteStock Management System: Engineering Consultant brought in to document the product and give focus to the engineering team.Worked with the Engineering, Marketing, and Management teams to created a Product Definition for the device.Created the intellectual space for crucial decisions to be made by the different teams.The Product Definition process gave the engineering team a clear vision of the product and a strong guide to future workTools Used: Illustrator, iWork, Office
Remote Sensing Device: Lead engineer for a pilot run, second prototype and follow on programing workDefined product feature list, use cases, and block diagramImplemented a fractal UI state machine firmware that was able to easily adjust to changing requirementsSuccessfully completed design, schematic creation, layout, sourcing, bring up and testing of the 1st and 2nd prototype designsQuickly solved debugging issues during field testing in NicaraguaFixed intermittent firmware bugs by creating a long term system that could catch and record themIn follow on work, rearchitected a stock management application for the device to work within the constraints of the microcontrollerTools Used: Eagle, Arduino, Illustrator, Open Office, iWork
Consumer Audio Device: Project Manager brought in to bring momentum back to a stalled teamCreated a Product Definition for the device that clarified the outstanding issues and allowed for decisions to be madeManaged team through redesign of the PCB and creation of the manufacturing package
Medical Device: Technical Lead and Project Manager for a team of 5. Managed the design through redesign of the board for manufacturability and three prototype builds.
Other projects:PCB layout of Bluetooth based deviceProgramming of a GPS/GSM tracking deviceSole engineer for specification and testing of a solar power system
D2M Inc, Electrical Engineer
June 2007 – Feb 2009
Medical Cart Upgrade: Junior engineer in a team of three that integrated a new power supply into the cart and updated the microcontroller firmware.
Independently designed and verified a PCBA that is now in productionSolved difficult firmware and hardware bugs under time pressureSuccessfully supported initial production ramp up at the contract manufacturer in ChinaTools used: OrCAD, CAM 350, Visual Basic, C, and Excel
Water Purifier Lifetime Tester: Lead electrical engineer for design of a lifetime tester. Follow-on work included redesign of the purifier electrical system to meet RoHS and FCC compliance.Independently designed and debugged lifetime tester that used Labview for hardware controlTest results formed the basis for the decision to start productionCompleted redesign for production including EMI/ EMC complianceTools used: OrCAD, Labview, and Excel
Cart Motor Controller: Junior engineer in a team of three that redesigned a motor control board.Created and managed hardware version control system that reduced errors during board bring-upProvided time critical engineering solutions during production rolloutTools used: OrCAD, CAM 350, and Excel
Columbia University Electrical Engineering Department, TA and Lab Manager
Sep 2005 May 2006
Helped Senior Design students complete a design project from initial concept generation to a working prototype.Helped students with troubleshooting of their projectsDeveloped the Students Projects Lab to make it an more effective space to do projects.
Other Experience
Make:SF, Organizer
Nov 2009 – Present
A DIY group with monthly meetings in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. The goal of the group is to create a space where it is easy to get into Making.
Coordinated meeting times, locations, mini-projects, speakers for all meetings every monthResearched and brain-stormed new ideas and created tutorials for mini-projects.Successfully taught the whole range of mini-projects to all people of all skill levels
Education
Columbia University (New York, NY)
2003 2006
Masters in Electrical Engineering. (GPA 3.8/4.0)B.S. in Electrical Engineering Combined Plan Program (GPA 3.8/4.0)
Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)
1999 2003
B.A. in Science, Engineering and Society. (GPA 3.8/4.0)Thesis: Knowledge Transfer to Industry in Japan and England during their Industrial Revolutions
About
I am a freelance electrical engineer and production developer who helps clients clarify the problems they face and determine the appropriate solution.
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