Kenneth L Young abqbwd@r.postjobfree.com
abqbwd@r.postjobfree.com
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803-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethyoung
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Jan. 2011 Present
Key Courses: Introduction to Microwaves (has provided an introductory exposure to Ansoft DesignerSI, HFSS
and Q3D)
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Jun. 2007 Dec. 2010
Key Courses: Signals & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetics I, Electromagnetics II,
Fundamentals of Communication Systems, Computer Modeling of Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Control
Systems Laboratory, Electromechanical Energy Conversion, Industrial Controls, Circuits I, Electronics
Laboratory, Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project
Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Engineer in Training Certi cation Number: 18016
Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC
Associate in Science in Associate in Science Aug. 2004 May 2007
Key Courses: Instrument Control, Introduction to Algorithmic Design I & II, Introduction to Computer
Engineering I & II, Introduction to Electrical Engineering I & II, Analytical Geometry and Calculus I, II & III,
Di erential Equations, University Physics I & II, College Chemistry I
EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina - Department of Civil Engineering Columbia, SC
Information Technology Resource Consultant II Oct. 2001 Present
Analyzed and repaired computer equipment, test equipment and other various electronic equipment at a
component level
Coordinated with graduate students and faculty in investigating and integrating current and new technology
within specialized projects and research, especially in the areas of electrical and/or electronic circuit design and
equipment
Authored detailed, technical documentation for procedures, standards, and guidelines concerning hardware and
software implementation and optimization
Coordinated with the client s Information Technology management, Business Unit management, and other
business analysts in compiling information necessary to obtain and implement hardware and software required
to meet business and technology needs
Supervised and trained department information technology support sta
Investigated, analyzed, purchased, implemented, and supported new technology for current and special projects
Implemented and administered the department s le/print servers, application/license servers, database servers,
and web servers
CDI Corp - Contract Assignment to Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC Columbia, SC
Client/Server Systems Analyst Aug. 1998 Aug. 2001
Analyzed computer systems and networks to determine if problems existed at a hardware or software level and
performed repairs accordingly
Coordinated with the client s Technical Services to develop and author procedures, standards, and guidelines for
hardware and software implementation and optimization
Implemented standards, procedures, and guidelines for deployment and maintenance of hardware and software
integration for the Line of Business environment
Coordinated with the client s Information Technology management, Business Unit management, and other
business analysts in compiling information necessary to implement hardware and software required to meet
business and technology needs
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Washington Mutual (formerly Fleet Mortgage Group) Columbia, SC
Client/Server Systems Analyst Nov. 1997 Aug. 1998
Analyzed computer systems and networks to determine if problems existed at a hardware or software level and
performed repairs accordingly
Coordinated with Information Technology management, Business Unit management, and other business
analysts in compiling information necessary to implement hardware and software required to meet business and
technology needs
Coordinated with Technical Services to develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for hardware and software
implementation and optimization
Implemented standards, procedures, and guidelines for deployment and maintenance for the Line of Business
environment of hardware and software integration
Modis (formerly Computer Consulting Group) Columbia, SC
Client/Server Systems Analyst Aug. 1996 Nov. 1997
Performed data recovery and system hardware/software repair for Windows NT based systems and subset
applications
Planned and coordinated deployment of required equipment with user speci c operating system and
applications for personnel
Provided technical support and facilitation during training events for personnel
Provided eld support of computer equipment, software and accessories
Contec L.P. Columbia, SC
Electronics Technician/Supervisor Aug. 1988 Aug. 1996
Supervised and trained current and new personnel in component- level troubleshooting of digital/analog radio
frequency (RF) equipment
Provided technical support for customers and other facility team members
Provided technical support and facilitation during training events for personnel
Provided maintenance and supported of a local network and terminal workstations in an AS400 environment
SKILLS
Languages: C/C++/C#, MSDOS and Shell Scripting, L TEX, PERL, HTML, CSS
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Computer and OS: Pro cient in Windows 9x, NT 4.0, XP, Vista and 7; Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000, 2003 and
2008, Virtualization of Windows & Linux guests using VMware; System Duplication software from varying vendors
(e.g. Ghost, Clonezilla, etc.); In-depth H/W and S/W knowledge and troubleshooting techniques; OS installations
(Dual & Triple Boot); Various antivirus utilities and other miscellaneous software tools for computer/network systems
management; BIOS & EFI/UEFI setup; purchasing and building PCs
Software: PSpice; LTspice IV; Multisim (pre-NI version); MS Visual Studio; MatLab; Eagle PCB; Microsoft O ce;
Microsoft Visio; GiMP; Microchip MPLAB
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Fundamentals of Engineering
Engineer in Training (Certi cation #: 18016, Certi cation Date: 09 February 2011)
Microsoft Professional Certi cations (MCP ID#: 1335193)
Microsoft Certi ed Professional
Microsoft Certi ed Professional + Internet (expired)
Microsoft Certi ed Systems Engineer (expired)
Microsoft Certi ed Trainer (expired)
Novell Professional Certi cation
565 Networking Technologies
CompTIA
A+ Certi cation (expired)