ac709u@r.postjobfree.com M. Garrett Black +1-713-***-****

OBJECTIVE

• To find a job where I can sharpen my skills as an engineer and learn as much as possible EDUCATION University of Texas at Dallas B.S. Biomedical Engineering Graduated 12/2018

• Coursework included electronic circuit design, materials science, robotics, embedded systems, computer science, PCB design, microcontroller programming, Feedback systems control, thermodynamics, analog circuit design, digital circuit design, biomaterials, engineering physiology, CAD, MPU architecture, Integrated circuit design, and statics PROJECTS Off-grid solar system 05/2017 – 08/2017

• Designed and built a complex circuit capable of harnessing solar energy to power household appliances

• Utilized benchtop equipment to monitor AC and DC signals throughout the circuit to debug to debug and validate

• Researched components such as full-wave rectifiers, inverters, charge controllers, distribution panels and more

• Researched power management in the context of efficiency and safety to ensure maximum usage of the system Sprinter Conversion Van 04/2017 – Present

• Designed and built a self-sustainable camper van capable of living off the grid while maximizing the usage of space and staying within budget. research and understand the components of a house (i.e. kitchen plumbing system, electrical system, water storage and delivery, safety precautions, shower plumbing system, sewage, and sanitation) Microcontrolled Breathalyzer 04/2018 – 06/2018

• Designed an integrated circuit for delivering power and analog feedback from a gas alcohol sensor

• program an MSP430 to read and interpret the data from the sensor as well as interact with the user for control Autonomous Exoskeleton 08/2018 – 12/2018

• A fully autonomous exoskeleton suit capable of fully performing the GAIT cycle and reacting to user’s motion

• Programmed a C2000 MCU to interact with other components in the IC (3-phase motor driver, optical encoder, Bluetooth module, power management system) and act as the nervous system of the exoskeleton

• Researched various serial communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, SCI) for communication with other ICs

• Utilize white/black box testing in conjunction with multimeters and oscilloscopes to debug preexisting code

• Test and debug a GUI made with Java for data relaying using the code composer studio debugger Microelectronic testing apparatus (Senior design project) *Engineering Team Leader* 05/2018 – 12/2018

• As engineering team leader, assist the rest of the team in achieving success on the project, make sure the team functions as one cohesive unit, and interact professionally with client and engineering directors.

• Programed an Arduino + megamoto shield to control a brushless DC motor with real-time position feedback

• Learned how to use CAD modeling to simulate and develop prototypes for quick and effective testing WORK EXPERIENCE University of Texas at Dallas: Embedded Systems Engineer, Locomotor Control Systems Lab 08/2018 – 12/2018

• Worked with a diverse group of engineers with varying skillsets and backgrounds to cohesively develop an autonomous orthotic device. Skills learned included multicore MCU programming, advanced embedded systems development, PCB design and fabrication, 3D printing concepts, digital/analog circuit design and power management

• Gained experience with medical device industry and how medical devices go through clinical trials PushCorp: Engineering Intern, End of Arm tooling for force compliant robotic systems 07/2018 – 12/2018

• Developed/manufactured parts for end of arm tooling, prepared PCBs for assembly, programmed PAL chips for valve control assembly, assisted with testing/developing new robotic tools, helped with supply chain management, supervised the production of parts through entire manufacturing process, read and understood engineering drawings

• Learned about robotic assembly, testing, and manufacturing. Got a big-picture view of how a robotics company works University of Texas at Dallas: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Neural Interfaces Lab 07/2017 – 07/2018

• Authored published research detailing the performance characteristics of ultramicroelectrodes in the context of varying material composition and environment. Perform data analysis and presentation of results and format the data to be published in the journal of Neural Engineering. Abstract ID: 3155 Title: Amorphous Silicon Carbide-based Ultramicroelectrodes for Recording Neural Activity from Peripheral Nerves

• Performed various electrochemistry experiments in a laboratory setting, synthesized PBS and ISF, followed procedure Skills: programming, C/C++, analog/digital circuit design, MATLAB, Labview, Solidworks, RTOS, BLE, SPI, I2C, experiment design, circuit debugging, robotics, automation, electronics, microcontrollers, signal processing, PCB design, Altium, Eagle, ExpressPCB, engineering design, creative problem solving, 3D printing, mechanical debugging, mechanical equipment, mechanical design, 3-phase power systems, power management, leadership, data analysis, device testing and validation