Michael Seliske

*B Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo

Local Address Permanent Address

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Waterloo, Ontario Fonthill, Ontario,

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N2J 4L6 L0S 1E4

www.michaelseliske.com

519-***-**** 905-***-****

SKILLS SUMMARY

Enthusiastic about cameras and image capture technologies.

Attended a two day short course at the 19th Colour Imaging Conference, on colour and imaging

Overall knowledge of Image Tuning and debugging of problems related to ISP camera control.

Experience with ISP algorithm debugging and improvement in relation to Auto Focus and

Knowledge of the effects of exposure/gain and noise levels/noise on an image

Programming experience in MatLab, C#, C++,C, Java, VHDL, Assembly and Visual Basic through

University courses and industry usage.

EDUCATION

Candidate for Bachelors of Applied Science Computer Engineering Co-Op

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Sep 2006- April 2013

Electrical Engineering Concepts, DSP, Digital Design, Computer Architecture, microprocessor design,

VHDL, Real Time OS, embedded software, C#, Java, Assembly, C and C++ programming courses

2011 Federation of Students Leadership Award, Varsity Athlete, Class Representative, Photo Club

President,VP-External and 23 directorships for the engineering Society and Photo Editor for student

engineering newspaper

OSSD with honours

Notre Dame College School, Welland, Ontario Sep 2002 June 2006

Recipient of 7 Graduation Scholarships

WORK EXPERIENCE

Camera Validation Engineering Intern

Apple Inc. Cupertino, California Sep 2011 Dec 2011

Identified and then implemented subjective elements of image quality into objective test results

Performed research on photo space and camera usage and then used results to propose adjustments

Showed organization and people skills by running psychophysical studies of image quality

Camera Development Engineering Associate Camera Hardware Team Co-op

Research in Motion, Waterloo, Ontario May 2010 Sep 2010, Jan 2011 April 2011

General operation and debugging of issues related to images produced from an ISP

Working knowledge of Auto-focus, Exposure, White Balance control (3A s)

Worked extensively with firmware developers on Continuous Autofocus algorithm improvement

Provided insight and development of Image Quality settings to fix bugs and tune images

Field Test Specialist Field Test Services North America-GSM Co-op

Research in Motion, Waterloo, Ontario May 2009 September 2009

Perform voice quality, data throughput, and Wi-Fi/UMA testing on live AT&T and T-Mobile networks

throughout eastern United States and Canada.

Basic Knowledge of GSM radio technology

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Software Test Associate - SV&V Co-op

Research in Motion, Waterloo Ontario September December 2008

Followed detailed test plans to ensure the thorough testing of Blackberry software

Preformed non structured testing to find unusual, obscure bugs.

System and Administration Co-op

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, North York, Ontario, August 2007 April 2008

In charge of racking, configuring and organizing servers in the server room

Experience with Active Directory, System Management Service and Hitachi based SAN

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

President

Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario (ESSCO) www.essco.ca July 2012 - Present

Leadership skills developed by leading a 4 member executive team and a council of 17 members.

Represent 24,000 Engineering Students to the provincial engineering organizations.

Ensure the successful running of 4 professional conferences and 2 outreach initiatives.

Vice President External

Engineering Society A - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada September 2011- Present

Elected representative of 6,000 engineering students to provincial and national external organizations.

A member of a symbiotic executive team who effectively manage over 100 volunteers and a per term (4

months) budget of over $40,000.

Vice President Communications 2009-2010

Information Technology Commissioner 2010-2011

Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES) www.cfes.ca

In charge of ensuring bilingual communications to 65,000 engineering students across Canada

Prepared the content for two National Engineering Conference attended by 200 students from 40

engineering schools across Canada

Waterloo Engineering Society Volunteer

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario September 2006 - Present

Commitment demonstrated while taking on over 27 directorships, committees and positions within the

society and being a 6-time Orientation Week leader.

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Michael Seliske Photography

Event, Wedding, Portrait, Product Photography - www.michaelseliske.com 2006 Present

Extensive knowledge of basic and advanced photographic techniques including off camera lighting.

Quick to identify image quality issues and determining the cause so adjustments can be made in camera

or post processing.

President of University of Waterloo Photo Club (7 terms)

Varsity Figure Skating Team Member

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario September 2006 Present (4 Seasons)

Participated in a gruelling practice regimen consisting of 6 hours on ice and 3 hours off ice per week

Volunteered for Varsity community outreach Team Up Program

Interests and Hobbies

Video capture and editing (Final Cut Studio, Premiere and After Effects), Photography, Soccer, Skiing, Figure

Skating, Hockey, Computer Gaming, Very up to date in all technology news and reviews, Volunteering and

computer networking.

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