Engineer Electrical Engineering

Brian M. Henke Cell: 612-***-**** *** Main St. SE, Apt. 422

Email: ********@***.*** Minneapolis, MN 55414

(U.S. Citizen Secret Level Security Clearance)

Obtain a full time job in electrical engineering as a power systems engineer.

OBJECTIVE:

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (MSEE) Expected May 2011 University of Minnesota

EDUCATION:

G.P.A. 3.36/4.0 Minneapolis, MN

Fellowships: 21st Century Gary Glover Fellowship, John Martin Walifora Fellowship, and Zeese Fellowship

Current Appointment: Graduate Research Assistant with Center for Electric Energy

Advisor: Bruce F. Wollenberg, PhD

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) May 2009 University of Minnesota

G.P.A. 3.78/4.0 Minneapolis, MN

With Distinction

Scholarships: Roger M. Nordby, Wendall A. Johnson, Chauncy L. Green, and Hackborn Scholarships

Study Abroad:

- Alternative Energy Production Methods in Scandinavia (Iceland, Denmark, and Norway), May-June 2007

- Engineering and Research in Taiwan and Hong Kong, May-June 2008

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix

SKILLS:

Languages: C/C++, Verilog, Assembly, Interested in exploring other languages

Software: Microsoft Office/Access/Visio, MATLAB, LabView, PSPICE, AutoCAD

Test Equipment: O-scope, Freq Gen, Peak Power Meter, Frequency Counter, DMM, Spectrum Analyzer

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), team player, self-motivated, optimistic

Relevant Coursework: Emphasis on Power Systems and Controls, Solar Decathlon, Power Systems Protection,

Wind Energy Essentials

Graduate Research Assistant U of M Center for Electric Energy, Minneapolis, MN

RELATED

EXPERIENCE: (August 2010 Present)

- Research focuses on production cost models and solving optimal power flow models using linear programming

- Advised by Bruce Wollenberg, in collaboration with Minnesota Power

Graduate Teaching Assistant U of M Electrical Engineering Department, Minneapolis, MN

(September December 2009)

- Responsibilities included: Preparing overview for undergraduate laboratory experiments; supporting,

troubleshooting; and explaining student experimental circuits, grading lab notebooks, reports, and quizzes

Engineering Intern Goodrich Sensor Systems, Burnsville, MN

(June August 2006)

- Worked with Project Management Operations for the Configuration Management Group

- Managed multiple work streams, organized and archived data files, and upgraded multiple databases

Cyberspace Officer EI Engineer Minnesota Air National Guard, St. Paul, MN

OTHER

210th Engineering and Installation Squadron

EXPERIENCE: (May 2004 Present)

- Secret level security clearance, investigation dated July 2004

- Commissioned Air Force officer with military leadership experience

- Primary responsibility is to engineer communication installation packages for systems-level C4I communication

equipment at military airfields worldwide projects average from $500,000 - $1 million in materiel cost

- Lead team of 4 project engineers; experienced in military briefing, preparing inspection reports and nominations

- 210th Engineering and Installation Squadron s 2007 Airman of the Year

Professional Activities/Organizations:

ACTIVITIES:

- 2009 U of M Solar Decathlon Team: 5th Place Overall, 1st Place in Engineering Contest

Photovoltaic Team Leader for electrical engineering team - included independent study experience under a

faculty advisor and working directly with industry professionals and Department of Energy officials

- Active member of Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), July 2007 Present

- Student member of the IEEE, July 2006 Present

- Member of Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association, February 2006 Present

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