Kenneth Nguyen
Elk Grove, CA 95758 *******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Looking for an employment opportunity in an Electrical / Computer engineering related field.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Senior Project Design – Autonomous Smart Wheelchair:
Member of a four-person team that is developing an automate wheelchair that could navigate itself through an indoor environment with a limited budget.
Key Achievements:
Design, develop & implement the project in 8 months and with budget under $500.
Successfully provide battery management system as well as motor control with PID system.
Beam and Ball Balancing:
Led a two-person team through the design, development and implementation phases of a video image processing and PID control system. The system balances a ball at a desired set point on top of a beam.
Key Achievements:
Debugged, correlated & released PID algorithm and object detection with OpenCV.
Multi-Drive-Mode RC Car:
Led two-person team to design and implement a dual drive mode RC car with control from a TV remote- automatic and manual control.
Key Achievements:
Successfully design & develop manual and automatic control algorithm within 3 days.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Programming Languages: C • C++ • Verilog • VHDL • x86 Assembly • Python
Operating Systems: Windows • macOS • Linux • Ubuntu
Software: Visual Studio • Multisim • PSPICE • Matlab • Xilinx ISE • Arduino IDE • MS Office • Visio • Advance Design System
Tools: Oscilloscope • Function Generator • Logic Analyzer • Multimeter
Communication: Organization • Team Player • Strong Presentations • Detail Oriented • Great Customer Service • Adaptive Learning • Strong Analytic and Problem Solving
Technical Skills:
Strategic and analytical approach to R&D projects
Mechanical and assembly experience
Experience with component level troubleshooting
Experience with microcontrollers and use of
various sensors
Experience with circuit wiring and following schematics
Experience with many electrical testing equipment
Understanding BJT, MOSFET, and fabrication process through electronic 1 & 2 courses
WORK EXPERIENCE:
October 2015 – May 2017 Computer/Math Tutor
Improve understanding as well as school grade of students from elementary school to middle school level students.
Help retain knowledge by review material learned in school and prepare material for the following day.
October 2016 – May 2017 Reworked/Troubleshooting
Help my uncle test, repair, rework, and troubleshoot PCB during weekend.
June 2018 – Present Store Manager 3-Nails
Increase store efficiency in management by introducing variety of software and electronics.
Manage store by performing bookkeeping, inventory, supply stocking, and customer services.
EDUCATION:
BS, Electronic and Electrical Engineering • CSU Sacramento • Cumulative GPA 3.683 • Graduated: May 2018
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AFFILIATION:
Dean’s Honor List Spring 14, Fall 14, F15, S16, F16, S17, F17, S18
Cum Laude
Power and Energy Society - CSUS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Tau Beta Pi California Upsilon- CSUS