David A. Gahl

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Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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acthwc@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Milwaukee, WI 12/2015 AAS Electrical Engineering Technology

Supplementary course work in Industrial Controls and Automation MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI 5/2004

Bachelor's Degree of Arts and Sciences in History

RELEVANT COURSES

AC/DC 1&2 Microprocessors Electronic Communications Digital Electronics Motors and Controls Electronic Devices & Adv. Devices PLC’s & Adv. PLC’s Microcontrollers Automated Systems Fabrication C Programming

Experience with: Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Frequency Analyzer, Thermal Imaging Camera Software: SAP, Quartus II, DxDesigner, AutoCad, Solidworks, Control Logix, PanelView, Device Net Languages: C, VHDL, Arduino

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Designed, programmed, and prototyped robotic device to mix drinks and other liquids. Invented and built medical device to give stroke patients and amputees the ability to type one handed. Used PLC’s and HMI’s to program simulated wind turbines to collect and report electric input and output. Programmed interactive traffic lights on three different platforms. (PLC, Microcontroller, CPLD) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Electronics Lab Technician, Rockwell Automation 7/2015 to 1/2016 Soldering and modifying board rework as specified by engineers. Verifying board functionality and maintaining up-to-date software revisions. Writing technical documents and constructing test apparatus for testing procedures. Performing and writing labs for prototype electronics boards. Tracking and inventorying all incoming and outgoing test boards. Receiving, assembling, testing, and shipping test assemblies. Guest Services Manager, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin 2/2005 to 7/2012. Manage 2 direct reports and 20 staff

Implemented system for scheduling, procedures, and guidelines. Researched and developed 30-page guest service exhibit instructional manual. Researched and trained staff on ticketing software system and procedures. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Electronics Mentor for local FIRST Robotics team (5 years) Assist design and implantation of robotic and electrical components. Foster education related to core engineering principles. Chaperoned and accompanied team to national championship.