Electrical Engineer

Melissa Manrique

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Objective: To join an innovative Engineering team where I can utilize my professional skills in Digital Systems, Solid-State Devices,

Integrated Circuits, Computer Network and Computer Security.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science: Electrical Engineering

Florida International University – Miami, FL

Graduation 08/2014

Grade-Point Average: 3.4/4.0

Beijing Language and Culture Program

Beijing Language and Culture University

Beijing, China: 08/2006 – 11/2009

MAJOR ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Energy Harvester GPS Tracking device (Senior Design Project, Group Leader) August 2013 – May 2014

Made an insole-shoe tracking device powered by an Energy Harvester that converts the force from the impulses of walking into electrical

current (patent-pending).

• Designed the electrical system for the GPS tracking unit capable of uploading coordinates to a remote server via RF.

• The device is to be worn by Alzheimer’s patients, deaf people, and children.

• Achieved outstanding performance reviews and recognition from the President of Florida International University (FIU).

Traffic Light Simulator (Team Leader) Jan 2013 – May 2013

Designed and implemented a four traffic light scenario and computer program simulating a four-way intersection.

Tested the voltage and resistance in the circuit, using ohmmeters and voltmeters.

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The project was composed of LEDS, capacitors, and resistors that light up to direct traffic.

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Designed layout for integrated circuits, according to engineering specifications, using computer assisted design

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equipment and software.

EMPLOYMENT

06/2014 – Present :Associate: Quality Engineer/ Project Administrator

Bioteknica, Inc., Miami, FL

• Assisted in developing equipment specifications and procedures for new equipment validation.

• Ensured projects complied with the specific requirements.

• Provided guidance to project teams.

• Maintained and integrated project plans.

• Tracked and reported the overall project progress.

• Planned and scheduled resources for multiple projects.

• Established and maintained the project documentation library on SharePoint.

• Maintain Agile

Maintained weekly status reports for all the project activities at Abbott Laboratories in Anasco, Puerto Rico.

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Scheduled team members’ on site and remote work.

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04/2014 – 07/2014: Research Associate

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Miami, FL

Working alongside Professor and PhD students in the Energy, Power, and Sustainability Lab researching and

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testing various types of batteries.

Developed lifespan research protocols for devices such as batteries, coaxial cables, and APs (access points)

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Set up test equipment to evaluate performance of electronic systems under simulated operating conditions.

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Tested devices under high voltages and high temperature.

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Recorded, analyzed, and interpreted test information.

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KEY SKILLS

Lab Equipment: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Engineering: MATLAB, Multisim, PSPICE, AutoCAD, labVIEW

Impedance Analyzer, Network Analyze. Eagle CAD PCB Software

Developing: C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, XML, Agile Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Project, Visio

Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin. Microcontrollers: MSP430, BeagleboneBlack.

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