Conewango Valley, NY *****
Cell 716-***-****
**********@*****.***
Timothy C. LaForest
Objective
A full time position in the field of Electrical Engineering.
Education
**** - *008 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Major: Computer Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Science December 2008
GPA at Graduation 3.03
1998 - 2002 Erie Community College Williamsville, NY
Major: Electrical Engineering Technology
Degree: Associate of Applied Science received December 2002
Major: Computer Science
Degree: Associate of Science received December 2002
Major: Liberal Arts: Math/Science with a concentration in Math
Degree: Associate of Science received December 2002
GPA at Graduation 3.57
1990 United States Marine Corps Camp Lejune, NC
Honorable discharged Disabled Veteran
10 Point Veterans Preference
Relevant Course work
Electronic Fabrication, Assembly Programming (Intel, Coldfire, HC11 and HC12), C Programming, C++ Programming, VHDL Programming, VLSI Design, Control Systems, AutoCAD, Computer Organization, Computer Architecture, Multiple Processor Systems, Interface & Digital Electronics, Digital Systems Design, Microcomputer Software I, Principles of Digital Interfacing, Design Automation, Real-Time and Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Mixed Signal IC Design
Relevant Work Experience
2011 - 2015 HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION Jamestown, NY
Electrical Engineer
Mentor Expedition schematic and PCB Layout
Designed, developed and debug hardware solutions for Industrial Controls.
Testing, debugging and modification of current production/prototype boards.
VHDL Implantation of Logic on Xilinx Chips
Visual Studio C++ programming of production test application
Component research and sample acquisition for prototypes.
Agency Safety Certification for CE and NRTL marks
Assist Quality Engineering with solving customer issues.
Handle interaction with distributers for preprogrammed ICs.
Data and information acquisition for current and future projects.
Writing Documentation (Technical Manuals and Technical Presentation)
Solve component shortages for production
Find crosses to replace obsolete and End Of Life components
Assist production with solutions to testing or manufacturing issues
2007 - 2011 VOCAL Technologies, Ltd. Amherst, NY
Associate
Orcad Schematic maintenance and creation
Designed, developed and debug custom hardware solutions.
Testing, debugging and modification of current production/prototype boards.
Hardware and software (VHDL and C) implementation of cryptographic algorithms (AES, DES, CCM, SHA-1, SHA-2 and RNG)
Understanding of secure communication protocols, what cryptographic algorithms they use and how they are used in implementing the protocol
Component research and purchasing for prototypes.
Equipment and development board research and purchasing for lab.
Inventory Control.
Technical publication librarian.
Data and information acquisition for current and future projects.
Writing Documentation (White Papers, Technical Briefs, and Test Plans)
Web site maintenance and new page creation
Computer setup and maintenance
Quality Control Inspection
Solve component shortages for customers
2007 FSI Systems, Inc. Farmington, NY
Engineering Assistant
Designed, developed and debug custom hardware and software solutions.
Testing and debugging of current production boards as needed.
2005-2007 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Teaching Assistant
Assisted with ‘Multiple Processor Systems’, ‘VLSI’, ‘Digital System Design’ and ‘Interface and Digital Electronics’ Labs
Graded Labs for ‘Multiple Processor Systems’, ‘VLSI’, ‘Digital System Design’ and ‘Interface and Digital Electronics’
Graded Homework for ‘Multiple Processor Systems’, ‘VLSI’ and ‘Digital System Design’
2003-2004 Cannon Design Grand Island, NY
Junior Engineer
Set up CAD drawings for jobs.
Placed power systems, networking systems, security systems and lighting systems for building construction documents under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
References
Available upon Request