Permanent Address School Address
Washington Boro, PA 17582 Rochester NY, 14620
Cell Phone E-mail Address
717-***-**** abpl7c@r.postjobfree.com
ALAN SMITH
Objective To obtain a full time position in the field of Electrical Engineering. Available Summer of 2009.
Education Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
BS/MS Degree, Electrical Engineering, expected May 2009
BS GPA: 3.89/4.00 MS GPA: 3.20/4.00
Awards: Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar (Spring 2008), Dean s List (2008-2004)
Coursework Digital Systems, C Programming, Semiconductor Devices, Circuits I & II, Electronics I & II,
Digital Electronics, Linear Systems I & II, E & M Fields I & II, Matrix Methods, Random Signals
and Noise, Communications, Microcomputers, Embedded Microcontroller Systems, Control
Systems, Modern Control Theory, Multivariable Modeling and Control, Digital Signal
Processing, Digital Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Thesis Research Research for the Biomechatronics Learning Lab at RIT in the Electrical Engineering
department. Developing signal processing and pattern recognition algorithms of EMG signals .
Developed algorithms will be used in an effort to control a robotic arm for future prosthetic
research.
Employment JLDSystems, Lancaster, PA, Summer 2008
Completed R&D work for an AC Power Supply which will potentially become the company s first
product line. Developed a prototype AC Power Supply integrating the Atmega2560
microcontroller and required power electronics. Created firmware for a piece of audio/video
equipment.
Office of Naval Research, Bethesda, MD, Summer 2007
Independently designed an actuator motor control using a development board for the ADuC814
microcontroller. Designed a schematic using Orcad Capture in addition to a printed circuit board
using Orcad Layout.
Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY, Winter 2007
Active participant in R&D team for the diagnostic cardiology unit. Troubleshot various design
applications and problems for cardio-pulmonary equipment. Played a supporting role to a
various engineers.
PPL Electric Utilities, Lancaster, PA, Summer 2006
Performed duties to maintain circuit reliability and efficiency. Completed field work as well as
circuit analysis with software. Participated in a team atmosphere with customer support
engineers.
Skills Lab Equipment: Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Signal Generator, Digital Multimeter
Embedded Microcontroller Systems (Assembly & C Programming)
Creating Signal Processing and Control Algorithms
Orcad Schematic Capture and Layout, Eagle Schematic Capture and Layout
MATLAB
Microsoft Word/Excel
Extracurricular Activities RIT Men s Soccer 2006-2008, Captain 2007-2008
Intramural Dodge Ball, Volleyball, and Softball
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Volunteer work in Guyana, Spring Break 2005, Co-Leader 2006, 2007