Electrical Engineer
Resume:
Ramiro J. Duarte
Alexandria, VA 22304
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OBJECTIVE
I am pursuing a position in the electrical power field to apply my technical skills, strong
communication skills, and electrical engineering background and allows for advancement.
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
M.S. Electrical and Computing Engineering, December 2013, Overall GPA 3.39
Asynchronous Circuit (Null Convention Logic) Simulation Project
- Final Project: Simulation of null convention logic circuitry
- Additional classes in electrical power systems and nuclear engineering
B.S. Electrical and Computing Engineering, March 2011, Overall GPA 3.23
Specialization in Power Systems and Analog Circuitry
Infrared Pulse Detector Project
- Challenged to design and assemble a non invasive, infrared pulse detector
- Published on professor’s website and was incorporated into the freshman curriculum
- Accompanying video was published at
http://www2.ece.ohio state.edu/~anderson/outreach_pulsesensor.html
WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA
Junior Patent Examiner (June 2014 – Present)
- Examine the invention from a technical standpoint
- Conduct a substantive examination, including a detailed examination of the description and
the claims
- Search through earlier publications, technical literature and online databases of National
and foreign patent specifications to make sure that the application is novel
- Decide as to the novelty of the invention, which is written in a final report
- Present cases at hearings before a principal examiner
Diamond Innovations, Columbus, Ohio
Technology Intern (June August 2012)
- Studied and observed the electrical calibration process of high power equipment.
Researched the calibration equipment used (Yokogawa 2533E), current and Kirchoff
transformers, and the calibration process itself.
- Recommended replacement of calibration equipment used to minimize human error,
replacement of current transformers to match recommended ratings
- Revision of calibration process to minimize chances of current transformer magnetization
and introduction of a standardized calibration resistor.
The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, Columbus, Ohio
Assistant Director & Graduate Teaching Asst., Honduras Aquaponics Capstone (March May 2013)
- Assisted with supervision of students on international capstone project.
- Communicated / translated with local suppliers to acquire materials to build an aquaponic
system.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, First Year Engineering Program (September 2011 – December 2012)
- Taught Matlab and Autodesk Inventor to help incoming students develop thinking in 3D.
Instructed students on leadership and team development.
- Responsible for performing teaching or teaching related duties to assist faculty members,
professors, department heads and other faculty.
- Delivered lectures before laboratory experiments, enforced laboratory rules. Took
attendance, proctored examinations, graded reports, tests and homework, recorded grades,
and met with students during office hours.
FedEx Express, Columbus, Ohio
Courier (December 2003 – December 2009)
- Provided pickup and delivery of customer's packages within designated fixed and/or
shifting deadlines. Supported and maintained customer relations.
- Additional training for handling and shipping of hazardous materials, shipping of
international packages in order to comply with all operational, security and safety policies
and procedures.
ACHIEVEMENTS
IEEE Outreach Program Officer, 2009 2011
- Visited high schools, guided and assisted students through electrical projects, encouraging
students to pursue a career in Electrical Engineering
IEEE GOLD Officer, 2012 2013
- Team Leader for product demonstrations for the IEEE International Midwest Symposium
on Circuits & Systems (MWSCAS) 2013 Conference.
Academic Achievement Award (3.0+ GPA) 2006 2010
Language skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish
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