TONY THOMPSON JR.
Douglasville, GA 30135
678-***-**** (cell)
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an entry-level position requiring strong analytical and programming skills. EDUCATION:
Southern Polytechnic State University
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering: May 9, 2015 Savannah State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Attended from Fall 2009 to Spring 2012
Relevant Courses Completed
Mechatronics Engineering Fundamentals
Analyzed and designed a mobile robot which took into consideration: kinematics, sensors, actuators, programming, position and velocity control and obstacle avoidance. Learned the principles of mechanical and electrical actuation systems, hydraulic systems and completed projects with pneumatic systems
Microprocessors and Embedded Software
Programmed microcontroller-based embedded systems quick and efficient using Assembly and C program. Establish a comprehensive knowledge of Atmel AVR interfacing
Fundamentals of Solar Power and Renewable Energy Studied renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic, concentrated solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower. Designed a solar power automobile and presented the economic and societal impacts of the use of fossil fuels. RESEARCH:
Autonomous Control of an Automobile
January 2015 – May 2015 at Southern Polytechnic State University
Team based senior project’s objective to create a drive-by-wire control of throttle, steering, and brakes on a 2011 Kia Sorento
Responsible for designing and sizing the external actuators, mounting the actuators to the vehicle, and communicating with a controller area network (CAN bus) for reading data and sending commands Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials May 2012 – August 2012 at the University of South Florida’s Sustainable Energy and the Advanced Materials Program
Developed an advanced storage solution in thermal solar systems and tested phase change materials
Created an advanced solution for storing heat in systems providing heating or cooling for low energy industries and personal needs.
HONORS AND ACTIVITES:
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance Participation (PSLSAMP) at Southern Polytechnic State University
Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance Participation (PSLSAMP) at Savannah State University
Proactive Recruitment for Introductory Science and Mathematics (PRISM) Program at Savannah State University SKILLS:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Familiar with computer hardware and other software.
Advanced knowledge in PSPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, Visual Basic .NET, C#, C++, AutoCad, and Advanced Robot Interface for Applications (ARIA)
Semiconductor Devices Electromagnetics Control Systems I & II Engineering Electronics