Engineer Engineering

KAI QU

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MOBILE: 647-***-**** EMAIL: ******@*****.***

EDUCATION

• Master of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering) McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (2017 to 2018)

• Advanced Diploma (Electronic Engineering Technology, CO-OP) Centennial College, Toronto, ON (2009 to 2010)

• Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering, Math Minor) California State University, Chico (2001 to 2005)

• Engineer In Training (EIT) #101219

California Board for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyors, Sacramento (2005)

• Project Management Certificate (2016)

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Lab Equipment:

Keysight/Agilent N4010A, N1911A, 8960, MXA, PXA; R&S CMU, CMW; LitePoint IQxel80/160; Anritsu MT8860C; network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, logic analyzer, microscope, function generator. Software:

Orcad Cadence, Broadcom calibration tools, Agilent Virtual Front Panel, Anritsu LANlook, ADS, Zuken, Multisim, SPICE, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Windows, MacOS, Linux

Programming:

Python, Matlab, C#, C++, HTML

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2011 to December 2016

BlackBerry LTD (Research In Motion), Waterloo, Ontario Inside Sales Account Manager (June 2015– December 2016)

• Generated and managed new business within assigned accounts

• Managed and developed client relationship to expand enterprise client base

• Identified new business opportunities, worked closely with internal teams for new opportunity plans to meet corporate objectives

• Effectively engaged and mobilize various resources to develop and implements client account plans

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RF Design Technician/Designer (July 2012– June 2015)

• Participated RF Wi-Fi hardware design and realization process: o Performance in house evaluation on EVAL units from vendors o Completed initial bring ups and verification during platform development o Hardware characterization and tuning during product development to deliver maximum performance while meeting IEEE Standards

o Load pull study on hardware performance with extreme conditions o Testing manually and with ATE

• Documented all related procedures and transferred knowledge to design teams

• Collaborated with certification teams including with cross trainings, to ensure Wi-Fi system was at optimal level while meeting all regulatory requirements

• Involved in Wi-Fi system developments for handheld devices with Broadcom

(BCM43xx) and Qualcomm solutions

• Patent inventor (US Patent 9622057)

• Device and method for forwarding voice calls received at the device to a paired computing device

Hardware Engineering Technician (March 2011 – June 2012)

• Performed failure analysis on handheld devices, post reliability testing, troubleshooting down to component and PCB level

• Performed design verification test on handheld devices

• Authored reports and provided feedback to design teams

• Performed ESD test on handheld devices, accessories and modules

• Collaborated with Sustaining Engineering team from ESD perspective to improve cost efficiency for in-market products

• Improved existing procedure such as, report generator with enhanced performance

• Participated Battery Life test on new devices and authored improved test procedure May 2010 to September 2010 and September 2009 to December 2009 BlackBerry LTD (Research in Motion), Waterloo, ON

Hardware Engineering Assistant Co-Op

• Improved Automated Report Generator to greatly enhance group productivity

• Responsible for hands-on design and testing of handheld devices

• Performed design verification and failure analysis on handheld devices, post reliability testing, troubleshooting down to component and PCB level

• Drafted and submitted reports, forwarded necessary feedback to various departments

• Prioritized and executed various projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Resourceful, motivated and dedicated to provide excellent client service

• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills

• Responsible and able to work independently

• Fast learner, able to adapt to new work environments quickly

• Able to complete work under tight deadlines and pressure

• Volunteer at KW Humane Society since 2011

• Bilingual (English, Mandarin)

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