Engineer Design

MINH NGUYEN V.

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San Diego, CA 92126

Cell: 858-***-****

Email Address: ************@*****.***

Obtain a position as an Engineer in the High Tech industries.

OBJECTIVE

WORK HISTORY Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm, San Diego, CA 92121 (11/14/2005 – Present)

Primary job’s function: Writing device drivers (C-code), test and verification for:

Qualcomm Power Management IC (PMIC), Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC),

charger, battery fuel-gaging, power optimization, and RF front-ends (MIPI RFFE devices:

antenna switch, power-amplifier, power module.)

Extensive and constantly debug issues on customers’ smart devices/phones ranging

from software to hardware.

Implement customization drivers per customer’s spec & requirement.

Documentations/Training: API user operational manual, technical memos,

application notes, and training documents for both internal engineers and customers.

Assist customers with customization and integration, troubleshooting, testing support,

and board bring-up.

Evaluate technical issues/design, risk assessments and make recommendations.

Provide leadership and directs all engineering activities of up to 30 embedded

software engineers across the globe: 10 in US, 6 in China, 3 in Taiwan, 1 in Japan, 4

in Korea, 5 in India, and 1 in UK.

Prioritize, assign tasks and schedule to team members.

Qualcomm Gov

Software driver (C-syntax) for micro base station included integration, testing and

validation.

Security clearance: Top Secret

Firmware Staff Engineer

Novatel Wireless, San Diego, CA 92121 (07/07/2003 – 11/11/2005)

Implemented and tested functions to read and convert temperature from raw ADC

value to temperature in degree C.

Designed, implemented, and tested thermal runaway algorithm.

Implemented and tested USB driver in the boot loader.

Implemented and tested LED flashing schemes as requested by carriers.

Implemented and tested IS-683B (IOTA) and IS-683C per carrier’s requirement

(OTASP/OTAPA).

Added additional firmware codes in current Qualcomm OTASP code to support 3G

MIP settings and 16K PRL. For example, whenever OTASP is performed, need to

automatically update Access Over Class, lock code, SIP/MIP user name, user

preferred mode (automatic, hybrid only, HDR only), and clear MRU table. Also

notify the host (UI) the status of each step of the OTASP procedures according to the

customer’s requirements.

Implemented and tested Novatel proprietary AT and DIAG commands.

Performed board bring-up with the new HW and SW, included making voice and data

calls (call origination and termination).

Worked also included support CDG-2 and carrier’s conformance test.

Separated boot loader from application so it can function as a standalone boot-loader.

Modified firmware to support decompression for image download.

Worked on DMSS software (MSM6050) that uses in PMCIA modem card: enhanced

and improved speed of the downloader and firmware download tools. Maintained

firmware and bug fixes. Duties included system integration and production software

release.

Worked on power management and low power mode – achieved deep sleep to bring

the module down to 500 uA; this was critical criteria for embedded module.

Reviewed and implemented carrier’s (Verizon / Sprint) requirements for 1xEV -DO

(MSM6500): OTASP/OTAPA, Data requirements, Data Calls Fallback, Test Plans

(OTA Data Functionality and Throughput Test, Data Thru-Put Lab Test.

Performed MIP self-certification and run-time fixed any issues at Sprint Lab.

Supported and performed Verizon’s Field Test (Stage 3) with Verizon’s engineer.

System Integration/Test Engineer - Uniden Research and Development Center, Inc.

San Diego, Ca 92121

Performed design verification testing of GSM, TDMA Mobile Stations Call

Processing, User Interface software to ensure compliance with Air and User

Interface specifications. Working directly with HW/SW engineers for failure analysis

and corrective actions, and developing detailed test plans. Compile and complete

test data on all software revisions.

Coded, integrated, tested, and maintained embedded, real-time, multitasking

software.

Implemented an automated test scripts and programs (C, LabView, TMAC, Perl) to

validate product specifications.

Used M-file (MATHLAB) to evaluate and optimize the performance of the embedded

driver written in C.

Hardware Design Engineer: Elgar Electronic Corp.

San Diego, CA 92121.

Designed, implemented, and debugged embedded software/firmware for the various

AC/DC programmable power supply using C and Assembler.

Developed software for the micro-controller MC68000 processor.

Developed firmware for Front Panel control of Elgar AT8000 DC power

Supply.

Designed, debugged, and updated automate test stations and software (“C”) to

validate and test AC/DC programmable power supply.

Designed and developed AC/DC programmable power supplies (Military: 800 Watts

programmable DC power supplies, Commercial: 200 Watts programmable power

supplies).

Scripting languages: Perl, Python Fundamentals & MATHLAB Fundamentals

SKILLS

Call Box: Agilent 1X and EVDO, MS-Visual Studio 2010

EDUCATION B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

San Diego State University, California.

Possess strong technical expertise and patience necessary for achieving system quality

SELF PROFILE

control standards.

Work well with others.

Member of National Honor Engineering Society, Tau-Beta-Pi.

U.S. Citizen.

Active Top Secret Clearance (Expiration 12/2023)

Sony Presidential Awards (2).

AWARDS RECEIVED

Available upon request.

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