A. J. ZARGHAN
**** ****** **** *****, *** ****, El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone: 619-***-****; Email: ********@***.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Possessing a number of achievements and on-going successes by
targeting positions in Biomedical, Engineering, Reliability, Research
& Development, Information Systems, and Wireless Communications.
Proven record illustrates a significant contributions for a company
that offers a genuine opportunity for a unique career progression
within related field
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Programming/Operating: C, C++, Linux, Android, Assembler, Allen
Bradley Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Visual Basic, HTML, Oracle,
SQL, Windows XP/Vista/ 7 & 8
Software: SCADA Control Systems, SAP, AutoCAD, VHDL, MS Office Suite,
MS Project, MS Visio, Operations, VMware, Software Life Cycle, EDX
SignalPro, MATLAB & SIMULINK, and LabVIEW
Hardware: Components/PC testing with Technical/User Support, IT
Elements (Systems, Gateway, Routers, Switches, Servers, Cables)
Networking: LANs and WANs, OSI Model, TCPs/IPs, Network Topologies,
Wireless/Mobile Technology
Projects: ATM Software System (C Vehicle Maintenance System.
(VB), Alarm Security System (VHDL), Live Documents Database, Web based
Computer Retail Store, Terrorism Event Suspect Information System
(TESIS), Virtualization Systems Testing Environment, Large Volume
Medication Pump Remediation Implementation, Diabetic Fusion Test
Bench, and Symbiq Infusion Systems
Technology Knowledge and Operation: Digital Communications, Mobile
Ethernet Backhaul, Power Plant & Cell Site, RF and Microwave concepts,
WWAN Technologies (LTE, UMTS, 3GPP, CDMA2000), Wireless Standards,
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi standards, VoIP, and IP Routing
Lab Equipment and experiment: Working knowledge of oscilloscope,
spectrum, logic, network analyzers, statistical tools and
Agilent/Anritsu/Fluke/Tektronix/Rohde-Schwarz testing instruments
(signal generator, data acquisition, and vector scope), Wireshark
network protocol analyzer, NI Emona DATEX Analog/Digital
Telecommunications instruments with NI LabVIEW with performance of
digital transmission AM/FM/PCM/ASK/FSK/BPSK/QPSK/QAM modulation &
simulations
Other: Over 10 years diverse experience in manufacturing, quality
engineering, biomedical, information systems, reliability,
instructional technology, project management, and wireless
communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
Hospira, Inc. - San Diego, CA
Biomedical Field Support Engineer, April 2012 - August 2013; (MSWC
Graduation - October 2014)
. Remediate and upgrade 8000+ Symbiq Infusion Systems of $25 million
nationwide; 99.5% accuracy
. Conducted client/server wireless network setup, router site surveys
and upgraded Medical Devices with new hardware, clinical software,
and drug library using HMSS and MedNet server
. Implemented/Executed deployment of new HW/SW test planning of
wireless network at hospitals
. Coached partners on setup, troubleshooting, calibration,
configuration, and validation per BOP/TSM
. Traveled 100% extensively to hospital by assisting clients as a
road warrior throughout USA
ITT Technical Institute College- Vista, CA
Instructor, March 2010 - October 2010
. Taught Programmable Logic Control (PLC and Ladder Programming),
Digital Electronics II, Network Standards & Protocols, and 8051-
Microprocessors(Assembly and C Programming)
. Instructed/set-up students' lab projects for Analog/Digital
/networking/programming performance
. When possible, participated in core course academic support
programs, certification programs, and student professional
associations
Reliateck Corporation-Fremont, CA
Sr. Reliability Test Engineer, October 2008-August 2009
. Interfaced with product Design Engineering team to assure design
reliability of new products
. Analyze, model, manage, and perform on-site reliability testing of
sub assembly
. Performed and developed environmental test such as HALT/HASS, shock
and vibration, temperature/humidity/voltage/current in accordance
with customer specification
. Conducted lab experiments, testing, and research to determine
product failure rate
. Set-up, wrote test programs, prepare technical reports,
maintenance/basic calibrations of test equipment and environmental
chambers
. Processed and worked with MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-810F, JEDEC 22, and
Telcordia GR-63-CORE (Bellcore) testing standards protocol
. Working Knowledge of reliability software packages Reliasoft
Wiebull ++7, ALTA 7.0, Relex Studio
. Contributed and work with wide range of customers and different
departments to continuously improve process and product reliability
. Managed the continuous feedback, strong technical consulting,
problem solving, and presentation skills with excellent verbal and
written communication capabilities
Cardinal Health, San Diego, CA
Biomedical Field Support Engineer-Lead, November 2007-June 2008
. Coordinated with upper management to expedite LVP project
implementation by utilizing SAP
. Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate biomedical equipment per JCAHO
and HIPAA procedures
. Implemented and managed $20 million LVP pilot project rollout plan
to company and hospital
. Maintained complete understanding of LVP software/hardware and
their applications configuration
. Setting up and taking digital x-ray imaging of internal and
functionality of infusion pump
Southland Corporation, Orlando, FL; San Diego, CA
Shift Manager, February 2001 - December 2007
. Process all daily inventory and ordering of products, services,
statistical and financial analysis
. Supervise and trained new staff on entire business operation and
back office network
. Utilize Wireless NRI electronic system, pricing and perform closing
procedures of data analysis
Bausch & Lomb Surgical-Contractor, Clearwater, FL
Quality Assurance Technician, August 1999 - April 2000
. Coordinated quality start-up activities of surgical product in
compliance with FDA regulations
. Reviewed, approved, and wrote new Process improvement alerts to
pharmaceutical production
. Analyzed and developed corrective and preventative action in clean
room environment
Linvatec Corporation, Largo, FL
Manufacturing Production Technician, November 1998 - July 1999
. Set-up effectively initial start up of orthopedics production and
assembly line with Kaizen systems approach
. Utilized and maintain all hand held equipment and measuring
precision and microscopic testing
. Involved in High Performance Team effort in daily operation within
joint departments and R&D
. Worked with Computer Numerical Control and Electrical Discharge
Machine (EDM)
Precise Technology, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
Quality Control Auditor, June 1993 - May 1998
. Involved for preparation of ISO - 9000 certification completions
and implementation
. Experienced in data management and Visual Manufacturing System
SCADA within department
. Effectively established modifications to production through written
and verbal communications
. Utilized a complete understanding of specialized quality assurance
test measurement equipment
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Wireless Communications (MSWCM)
National University - San Diego, CA
October 2014
(Core Programs: Signal Processing, Digital Wireless Fundamentals,
Wireless Principles/Standards, Coding and Modulation for Wireless
Communications, Wireless Systems Security, CDMA Wireless Standards and
Applications, 3rd and 4rd Generation Wireless Networks, Engineering
Software Wireless Systems Development, Radio Systems Simulation
Modeling, and Wireless Economics).
Master's Research Project: e-Health Sensor Diagnosis Over Wi-Fi Using
Android App With Mobile Phone and Cloud:
(Developed and Utilized a Windows based e-Health Sensor Platform for
Integrating HW/SW with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Module, Android App Development
Environment and Samsung Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot as Access Point (AP)
into end to end station with RealTerm Signal Capturing, HttpClient,
Python Script and ThingSpeak Cloud to visualize and store data online
in real-time and using SL4A/Python based script to analyze data and
send alerts Email/SMS notification to medical staff and other users).
Program Research Paper and Presentation: ADC, IP Multimedia Subsystem
(IMS) in Mobile Telemedicine System, Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
(QAM), OSI Model and TCP/IP Protocol Suite, 4G Wireless, M2M via CDMA
Technology, and MIMO Technology in WiMAX & LTE
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
National University - San Diego, CA
July 2008
(Core Programs: Information Systems Strategies, Network Services &
Protocols, Database Design and Implementation, Management and Security,
End User Information Systems, Systems Integration, Knowledge Mgmt for
Bus. Strategy, Managerial Support System DSS & ESS, Systems
Analysis/Design)
Master's Research Project:
:
(Created and Implemented an automated configurable Virtualization IT
Testing Systems Infrastructure Environment for Marine Corps Tactical
Systems Support Activity in San Diego, CA by utilizing VMware's Lab
Manager, VMware ESX Server, Transitive QuickTransit Sparc, and Borland
Silk Test; encapsulated in few servers for faster and more cost
effective of multiple complex system testing).
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology with emphasis
in Information Systems University of Central Florida - Orlando,
FL May 2002
Associate of Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology
December 1998
St. Petersburg College - St. Petersburg, FL
CERTIFICATIONS
Completed Security+, Network+, and MCSE Server 2003, April 2008; A+
Certification, June 2007
Certificate of Computer /Network Support Technician, June 2000
Certificate of Computer Integrated Design & Certificate of statistical
process control, December 1998