Cesar A. Nettle
Calgary, AB • 403-***-**** • acxmb5@r.postjobfree.com • in/cesar-nettle-a4673022
Professional Profile
Electrical engineer with 3+ years of experience in control system design, automation equipment, electronic circuitry and software development. Strong background in multiple programming languages, communication standards and network protocols. Experience in facility programming, troubleshooting and commissioning. Additional experience in device design and testing.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, VHDL, PYTHON, Ladder Logic (LAD), STL, SCL.
Network: TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, RS232, RS485, IEEE 1588, IEC 61850, DeviceNet, HART, Profinet, OPC, Wireshark.
Design Software: AutoCAD, Altium Designer, Design Spark Mechanical.
IDE Software: Visual Studio 2015, Eclipse, Quartus II, ISE Design Suite, Simulink.
PLC IDE: Rockwell Studio 500/5000, ScadaPack, Siemens TIA Portal v13/Step7, Factory Talk
Operating Systems: Microsoft windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, FreeRtos, Linux.
Equipment: Experienced in the use of electronic equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, spectrometer and multi meter.
Other Software: SQL Server, Microsoft Word/Office/Outlook/Excel .
Professional Experience
Electrical Engineer E.I.T. 2014 - Present
Corsair Design & Controls Systems Ltd Calgary, AB
Designed and implemented hydrocarbon measurement systems such as truck loading stations and Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) units. Improved the design of existing truck loading units measuring systems. Wrote shut down keys and control narratives for diverse processes.
Participated in the design and overall improvement of measurement computers. Wrote the code to revamp the measuring logic.
Created inventory system for the office equipment. Built windows software written in C# along with a SQL server.
Worked as the main in site programmer and PLC commissioning engineer for small projects. Delivered equipment and conducted in-site setup for PLC systems. In addition, performed program changes requested by clients on the fly while in site.
Built a touch-less card identification solution for the truck loading package. Designed the complete electronic board (Altium Designer) and wrote firmware for TCP/IP and RS232communication (ARM Cortex M3 processor), Mifare smart card reader/writer and other modules.
Electronics designer & Firmware Programmer 2013-2014
Freelance Consulting Calgary, AB
Throughout the year I used my knowledge of electronics and software programming to help clients with private projects.
Designed, tested and delivered controller circuit boards to control water valves (solenoids) for a water wall project.
Created windows and embedded solutions that included image processing, communication (TCP-IP and serial) and various types of sensor controllers.
Research Intern: Substation Testing Tools 2011-2012
ABB Switzerland Ltd Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Engineered a toolset for testing substation automation equipment, specifically, to test communication protocols. The test tools were successful at finding design errors in the firmware of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). This increased the reliability of said devices.
Designed and delivered a working prototype for a communication module capable of dealing with precision time protocol (IEEE 1588) and the electrical substation automation standard IEC61850. The device was successful in lab tests and its development continued after I finished my Internship.
IT Support Desk –Summer Position 2010
The Skyline Group of Companies Rocky View, AB
Improved IT database (MS Access) by reformatting layouts and adding new data.
Conducted workstation updates for both hardware and software. The new improved hardware increased staff productivity.
Education
University of Calgary 2013
BSc in Electrical Engineering with power systems emphasis Calgary, AB
Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso 2006
Informatics Engineering Valparaiso Chile
Additional Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish, and proficient in French
Memberships and Affiliations
APEGA
EIT member
National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) Passed
IEEE
Active member
EIW (Engineers without borders)
Registered Member