Electronics and Hardware Engineer

Ricardo Valenzuela Acharte

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831-***-****/ Student ID: 913328057

Education:

University of California, Davis

B.S. in Electrical Engineering March 2018

Related course work: Semiconductor Devices, Electronic Circuits, Analog IC Design, Signals and systems. Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, USA 08/2012 to 05/2015 A.S. in Mathematics and Physics

President’s Honor List (GPA 3.5-4.0), Fall 2012 to Spring 2015 Grade point average: 3.90

Skills:

● Experience using Matlab, SPICE, Cadence Spectre Circuit, Python, C++, Eagle, LabView, Quartus II.

● Familiar with the Lasers, optical fibers, Micromanipulator probe station, oscilloscope, Function generator, multimeter, power supply, photodetectors, DC Motor.

● Great communication skills with all levels of organization.

● Excellent ability to create innovative solutions to complex problems.

● Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email and internet explorer in PC.

● Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish (native). Work Experience:

• Undergraduate researcher, INANO research group, UC Davis 06/2017 to present

- Characterized high speed and highly Silicon Photodetectors.

- Measured the DC quantum efficiency of ultra-fast photodetectors and solar cells.

- Produced literature review, data analysis and suggestions for future publications.

• Recreation Attendant, Activities and Recreation Center, UC Davis 07/2017 to present

-Provided the right equipment to the patrons such as towels, locks, soccer balls, etc.

- Provided great customer service to the patrons in general.

- Made the inventory of the equipment at the end of each shift.

• NATCAR Autonomous Electric Car (Senior project) 10/2016 to 04/2017

- Used a TI Launchpad microcontroller to manage I/O of linescan cameras, DC motor, servo and Bluetooth.

- Designed a PCB board by using EAGLE CAD.

- Soldered important elements on the PCB board such as transistors, H-bridge, LDO regulators and others.

● STEM Tutor, MESA Program, Hartnell College 02/2014 to 05/2015

- Assisted twenty students understanding subject areas such as in Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry.

- Worked with the STEM program to promote student success.

● Student Ambassador, Admissions and Records, Hartnell College 02/2013 to 12/2013

- Advised three hundred students per day regarding application and financial aid procedures.

- Provided many financial aid workshops during the semester such as FAFSA and Federal Loans.

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