Electrical Engineering Engineer

Timothy Bolbrock

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Computer Engineer and Programmer

Fast learner with strengths in C, C++, and Java. Broad experience ranging from JSP/MySQL web development to embedded

programming. Able to quickly adapt to new technologies and domains and to conscientiously achieve practical results.

Excellent writing, communication, and teamwork abilities.

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Education

Graduate courses, Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 2009

Publications:

M. Lin, H. Rowaihy, T. Bolbrock, Guohong Cao, T. La Porta, Data Collection Using RFID

and a Mobile Reader, IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), December

2008.

J. Teng, T. Bolbrock, G. Cao, T. La Porta, Sensor Relocation with Mobile Sensors: De-

sign, Implementation, and Evaluation, IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc

and Sensor Systems (MASS), October 2007.

The Cooper Union, New York, NY

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, cum laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007

3.6 GPA

1st Prize IEEE Northeast Region Paper Conference,

Source Localization and Isolation with a Microphone Array, 2007.

Dept. of Comp. Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Experience

Research Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer 2006, 2007 2009

Designed and constructed a mobile autonomous robot platform, using embedded C, for mobile ad-hoc

networking research as a testbed and demonstrator.

Integrated robot platform with various controllers (Crossbow Mote, Gumstix small Linux device, stan-

dard computer w/ custom serial radio board), providing C API and TCP/IP protocol for use on

controlling devices.

Participated in general design of systems, algorithms, and testbed integration with research group.

Keyspan Ravenswood Combined Cycle Power Station, New York City

Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005

Assisted in operating a state of the art combined cycle gas power station and peaking power gas

turbines.

Investigated plant trips and faults and recon gured control hardware (motor protection relays, auto-

matic voltage regulators) for correct operation.

Corrected and updated one-line drawings and documentation.

Used and maintained plant computerized control systems, correcting logic errors and documenting

system con gurations.

The Cooper Union, New York City

Microlab Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 2006

Led Microlab and sta of 7 students, implementing ticketing system and improving sta response to

problems and requests.

Hired sta, made all purchases, and reported to faculty liaison.

Microlab Sta Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 2005

Supported Electrical Engineering departmental computer lab with 50 Windows, Linux, and Solaris

workstations and oversaw departmental network and servers.

Designed, implemented, and supported Java Servlets / JSP purchase order tracking website for school-

funded student projects, solving long-standing order tracking problem.

Migrated departmental network to single LDAP login and began o ering SVN services.

Acknowledged for quality support and troubleshooting by students, faculty, and sta .

Responsible for hardware and network maintenance and software deployment.

Skills

C, C++, Java, PHP, MATLAB, Microprocessor assembly (PIC and Freescale 68HC12), HTML, LaTeX,

SQL

Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, NFS, LDAP, Samba, FlexLM, SVN, Sendmail, BIND, DHCP

Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris

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