Engineer Design

KEVIN KANDOLA

Corona, CA ***** 909-***-**** ********@*****.***

Electronics Design Engineer

Highly-motivated and qualified manager with comprehensive experience and a reputation for quality and efficiency, creativity and reliability. Expert level skill in circuit board and electronics design holding multiple PCB and design engineer positions. Extensive engineering management experience. Recognized for exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an invaluable aptitude for establishing relationships and rapport with diverse groups of peers and clients. Detail-oriented and well organized with demonstrated skills in project management, team building, and business development. Multi-lingual; speaking English and Punjabi fluently, moderate proficiency in French and Hindi. Legal to work for any employer in both the US and Canada. Seeking opportunity to leverage experience toward further professional development within a company that values technical skill, leadership and results. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCES

Digital and analog PCB design: Schematic Capture Layout Manufacture of Circuit Board Embedded/Programming: C & C++ Assembly Visual Basic Python Microchip MPLAB OS: MS Windows Platforms Linux Platforms: Mandriva Red Hat Fedora Gnome KDE Mint Software: MS Office Suite MPLAB X IDE Altium Designer MatLAB AutoCad LabView Computer/Network: LAN setup, SSH, VPN, Computer/Server Assembly, Software Installation Lab Equipment: Spectrum Analyzer Oscilloscope Multimeter Function Generator LCR Meter Mechanical Aptitude: Fine-Pitch Soldering Skills Fabrication and construction equipment EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

ALCON LABORATORIES Irvine Medical and Science Complex, Irvine, CA 2016 - Current Manufacturing/Production Engineer – Electric, MS&T, ITC Liason between R&D and Production performing PCB and PCBA design review/approvals for DFM and DFT of cataract and vitreous ocular surgical devices. Design engineer for AOI inspection of AILP

(articulating illuminated laser probe).

Review of PCB designs for DFM (design for manufacturability) and DFT (design for testability)

Electro-mechanical design review of prototype physician assist surgical station for DFM

Hands on design of electro-mechanical test hardware for cataract surgery laser probe

Working knowledge of ISO 13485

Experience with Windchill/Pro-E/PTC Creo, Solidworks, Gerbtool

Authoring pre-release ECOs for Alpha testing during NPI

Assisting QA team with field FA and RCCA

CELESTICA, INC., Ontario, CA 2014 – 2016

Bounce/Test Engineer & Assistant Program Manager

Direct management of a team of skilled technicians for ongoing customer projects related to client

(DirecTV) satellite set-top box receiver/decoder equipment. Hardware and software design engineer for several customer and corporate projects

Management of daily Bounce department operations for customer (AT&T/DirecTV)

Planning all engineering tasks for team of three highly skilled technicians

Manage customer Factory 30 Day Returns project for continuous improvement of DTV hardware

Assisted in design of 1600 square foot state of the art on site customer test facility

Programmed VB code databases for stat analysis, inventory tracking, and shop floor automation

Scheduling customer driven department priorities, resources, and personnel using MS Project

Electronics system design from schematic capture, to PCB layout for new test station hardware

Developed engineering test plans and standards for hardware analysis

Performed PCB/component level root cause failure analysis and mentored technicians

Weekly direct report of status and department progress to client executive management

Designed and implemented action plans for failure containment, prevention, and loss mitigation

Successfully more than doubled average quarterly department ratings from 40% to 90%

Achieved 3 consecutive quarters of 100% department performance (highest at Celestica)

Earned site revenue bonus of $150K in 2015 for exemplary department performance KEVIN KANDOLA Resume, Page 2

Daily usage of constant improvement and Lean Manufacturing concepts 5S, Kaizan, Poka-yoke

Successful certification as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt SELF-EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE VENTURES, Kelowna, BC & Chino Hills, CA 2007 – Current Manager

Manage property acquisitions and all contracted construction crews. Marketed, managed, and maintained multiple rental assets across 2 countries.

Execute comprehensive construction and renovation, including $13K renovation of an entire home with realized equitable gain of +$60K.

Achieved consistent positive realization, including 100% profit on a property acquired for $30K, renovated for $30K, and sold for $120K.

Supervised and coached construction crews of up to 11 members. TOWNEND AEROSPACE TOOL CO., INC., Lawndale, CA 2010 – 2012 Electrical Engineer & Manufacturer

Engineer responsible for design, repair, refurbishment, and manufacture of electromechanical equipment for aerospace clients. Acted as corporate liaison with City of Lawndale. Implemented corporate site safety procedures.

Oversaw execution of design and manufacture of aircraft manufacturing equipment.

Created, organized, and implemented LA County FD evacuation plans and safety procedures

Directly worked with clients such as NASA, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Sikorsky, and Cessna. GOLDEN WING RESOURCES, LTD., Kaleden, BC 2005 – 2010 Chief Hardware Design Engineer (Contract)

Designed system and hardware for multi-PCB amateur rocket control, tracking and 2 way communication system.

Designed PCBs from concept to end product for extreme gravity and temperature environments

Implemented multi stage ignition control and amateur rocket location technology

Maintained ordering and inventory of parts required for research and development

Managed correspondence and provided specifications for all vendors of parts and equipment

Negotiated reduced costs through by sourcing alternate vendors and parts

Presented at trade shows and amateur rocket conventions such as Black Rock Nevada ALWAYS ON UPS SYSTEMS INC. Kelowna, BC 2007

Engineering Project Manager and Assistant Engineering Dept. Manager Managed four multi-million dollar 100kVA+ backup uninterruptible power supply (UPS) projects

Designed line diagrams for single phase and 3-phase UPS backup power distribution systems

During builds managed team of up to 32 personnel

Controller for documentation and project engineering budget

Customer project point of contact

Creating engineering files for production department to build custom equipment

Clients included: Snamprogetti Milan, Italy, Canadian Forces (Army) mobile hospital backup power station (Afghanistan), Vancouver subway (Ravline) emergency lighting, SNC Lavalin SKYTRAC SYSTEMS LTD, Penticton, BC 2002 – 2005

Electronics Engineer Manufacturing Department Manager Senior Technical Support Ensured success of company’s manufacturing department for hardware units, including hand population of printed circuit boards. Wrote and implemented formal ECO’s for any design changes. Served as project engineer on team responsible for design of ISAT-100.

Design Engineer for company’s flagship satellite aircraft tracking device

Managed manufacturing department of up to 6 personnel

Facilitated Quality Assurance inspections including troubleshooting and repair of units

Conducted DO-160 testing of ISAT-100 at Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) for Transport Canada and FAA certification

Designed and built ISAT-100 for successful rescue mission to South Pole McMurdo Station

Successfully assisted small company in transition from product design phase to one of the world leaders in flight following technology with revenue increased to well over +$2M annually KEVIN KANDOLA Resume, Page 3

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, DeVry University Calgary, AB 2002 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, June 2016 Chaffey College Workforce Training Institute Quality Assurance Optimization May, 2015 Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, Member, 2001 – 2006 REFERENCES

ACADEMIC

Prof. Dr. David Nyarko

Senior Electronics Engineer

McMilan-McGee Corporation

4895 35b St SE,

Calgary, AB T2B 3M9

Phone: 403-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Prof. Peter E. F. Bovell IEEE SM

M.BA. (Tech. Mgmt.), B.Sc.(EET), C.E.T

STEM Program Director

#61 – 4404 12th Street NE

Calgary, AB T2E 6K9

Phone: (403) – 437 – 8001 (cell)

E-mail: ***********@****.**

PROFESSIONAL

Gerhard Riedman

Former President and CEO

SkyTrac Systems

Suite 210 -1631 Dickson Ave.

Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 0B5

Phone: 250-***-****

E-mail: *****@****.**

Greg D. Allen

Communications Test Design Inc.

Director of Engineering

821 S. Rockefeller Ave.

Ontario, CA 91761

Phone: (714) – 312 – 8197

E-mail: ****.*.******@*****.***

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