Joseph Dela Cruz ac8jk7@r.postjobfree.com (***) 498 - 6760
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering May 2018
College of Technology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Relevant Courses Include: Digital Systems, Circuit Theory I & II, Semiconductors Device & Circuit, Microprocessor Architecture, Embedded Systems, Linear System Analysis, Optical Circuits, and Sensor Applications
Academic Projects:
Senior Project Lab [ELET 4208] – Portable Oxygen Concentrator [3rd Place] September 2017 – May 2018
Redesigned a cost efficient and portable oxygen concentrator for the aid of third world countries.
Embedded Systems [ELET 2303] – Attendance Facial Recognition [3rd Place] January 2017 – May 2017
Redesigned a facial recognition software to monitor attendance. That could be potentially used for the University’s purpose.
Sensor Applications [ELET 2303] – Bicep Buddy [2nd Place] January 2017 – May 2017
Designed a bicep curler assistant that could prevent injuries, measure angles, calculate speed, and count reps
Digital Systems [ELET 2303] – Water Level Indicator [1st Place] September 2015 – December 2015
Designed a miniature high-water level detector that could be used to alert flooding in low level areas
TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Java
Linux Scripting
Lync
Visual Studio
Maven
Photoshop
SQL
LabView
SharePoint
Git
Unity
MS OneNote
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Visio
MS Word
WORK EXPERIENCE
SoundBox Dance Studios - Houston, Texas December 2015 – Present
Dance Instructor
Instructed a bi-weekly Intermediate/Advance workshop session with 20+ students, and privately train 5 students monthly for a deeper education in dance
Inspired creativity and self-confidence to enable students to perform at their highest potential
Maintained the studio rooms and controlled the sound system
Wunderman - Houston, Texas September 2017 – May 2018
Data Analyst Intern
Became 1 of 10 interns to audit playbooks of clients and directly communicate to managers, directors, and vice presidents
Normalizing & processing sensitive big data for clients’ marketing campaigns using multiple software platforms
Job sharing across intern team using ticketing system & SharePoint to manage projects and meet project deadlines
Developed various methods to enhance the internship program due to the significant volume applications
Collaborated with other interns handling sensitive information that will be relayed back to the client
Micro Center - Houston, Texas October 2013 – August 2014
Sales Associate
Promoted computer tablets and insurance plans that averaged to $2,500 sales towards the company’s revenue
Assisted customers with hardware and software issues, by offering new computer equipment and referring new software
Developed a trustworthy connection with certain customers that encouraged them to return
ACTIVITIES
Galing, Hip Hop Dance Team, Houston, Texas May 2013 – Present
Dance and Choreographer
Competed at World of Dance and ranked 1st place out of 15 other teams in August 2017
Competed against 30 teams for the gold medal to be able to represent the U.S. at Hip Hop International
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, University of Houston August 2015 – May 2018
Member
Attended meetings that featured companies like Oncor, neoRhino IT Solutions, Aerospace Internships, etc.
Engaged with many engineering students to collaborate with class projects
Filipino Student Association, University of Houston October 2013 – May 2018
Spirit Director and Modern Dance Director
Participated in a competitive hip-hop dance team from the University of Houston at FSA's annual "Goodphil" weekend
Dedicated over 100+ hours to practices and rehearsals, which resulted in placing 1st at Goodphil 2017