Nicholas J. Ferguson

925-***-****

ac6cm2@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

Seeking an entry-level, full-time position in electrical engineering. Education

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona June 2018 Major: Electrical Engineering

GPA: 3.76 Graduated Magna cum Laude

Membership in IEEE

Focus: Extensive lab work and coursework in Verilog, lab work and coursework in microprocessors, digital control systems, C++, computer architecture Engineering Projects

Microcomputer

Built and programmed a microcomputer using a Motorola 68000 microprocessor, 2732 EPROMs, and 6821 I/O chip. Worked with the Arduino to control motor functions and create sensors. Bicycle Powered Generator

Designed, fabricated, and tested a DC generator from bicycle components and automotive parts. Efficiently manipulated power to produced 15VDC power supply for charging mobile devices and to produce lighting. FPGA based Fuzzy Logic Controller

Integrated analog and digital sensor outputs using an FPGA based fuzzy logic controller to display sensor values, control a motor’s speed, and display motor speed. Generated three-dimensional control surface from gathered data.

Verilog Simulated Single Cycle Processor

Designed, coded, and successfully simulated single cycle processor in Verilog. Processor had memory, control units, a decoder, an ALU, read/write ability, performed bitwise operations, arithmetic, multiplication. Hangman

Programmed hangman video game with graphics and sound effects in Verilog using FPGA connected to computer monitor via VGA. Animated real-life day night cycle in game background. Blackjack

Designed, programmed, and tested multiplayer blackjack simulator with dealer and save-able game play in C++ using command window as GUI. Players could create profiles with names, save their games, and load saved games.

Skills

Programming: C++, C#, Assembly, MATLab, Verilog (Xilinx, vivado), Python, Cadence/Pspice, Simulink

Familiar with microprocessors and microcontrollers

Testing and troubleshooting using Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Function Generators, Spectrum analyzers

Prototyping and evaluating bread boards for circuit analysis and testing

Leadership - Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout and Patrol Leader

Ham Radio Operator - KJ6SEO technician class License