Henry Nguyen
South Pasadena, CA 91030
323-***-****; adch55@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Quantic School of Business and Technology (Online) Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), August 2018 Selective Executive MBA program at a groundbreaking education startup. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 3.38, May 2015 Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan Master of Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, GPA: 3.6, March 2003 Tohoku University is one of Japan's top engineering schools, equivalent to MIT in the U.S. Specialized in RF/microwave engineering as a graduate student.
Thesis Topic: Close Integration of FET Common Source Amplifier With Fermi Taper Slot Antenna. University of California Riverside (UCR)
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.8, June 2000 TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Applications Engineer, Maury Microwave: May 2018-November 2018
Responsible for providing customer support and training regarding Maury Microwave hardware and software used for load pull measurements. Set up RF/microwave test stations. Measured S- parameters. Gained basic familiarity with wafer probe station. Used vector network analyzer, signal generator, digital multimeter, and spectrum analyzer. Extensive use of GPIB interface for connecting various test equipment. Assembled test setups for load pull and s-parameter measurement. Also gained some familiarity with ADS. Test Engineer, Wipro: June 2016-August 2017
Involved with testing automotive infotainment systems for client Panasonic. Modern automotive systems include an integrated GPS, radio, and cell phone connectivity features, responsible for testing all of these features. Also responsible for some translation of Japanese documents and translation of discussions between Japanese and English. Technical Specialist, Steinfl & Bruno, LLP: October 2011-August 2012
Drafted 30+ patent applications for various new inventions, specializing in RF/microwave engineering and image processing. Wrote 30+ responses to office actions as needed for patent prosecution. One notice of allowance was issued. Technology worked on includes digitally tuned capacitors and novel RF amplifier design for enhanced efficiency, as well as envelope tracking configurations.
Freelance Engineer: October 2009-January 2010
Worked on design of sound effects unit for electric guitar (referred to as a “stomp box” by musicians).
Intern, NTT Network Innovation Laboratory: June 2001-July 2001
Researched novel filter design method for active integrated antennas using MDS and Planc FDTD
(Finite Difference Time Domain) software.
Constructed prototype circuits using AutoCAD software and circuit prototyping machine. Intern, Metroline Industries: April 2000 – August 2000
Assembled and tested benchtop plasma machines.
Researched improved high frequency power source for plasma ignition using both solid state and traveling wave tube technology.
Updated software written in C programming language used in computers controlling RF plasma machines.
Improved ease-of-use by using software updates.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Part-time Faculty, California State University Los Angeles, June 2019-Present
Teaching undergraduate statistics course.
Teacher, C2 Education, March 2019-Present
Tutoring students in mathematics and science.
Owner and CEO, Commando Combatives & Calculus, February 2019-Present
Tutoring students in mathematics, science, and electrical engineering.
Teaching self-defense based on hand to hand combat style taught to Allied commandos during World War Two. Curriculum also includes some techniques taught to CIA officers, US Army Special Forces, and US Marines.
Running all aspects of business including marketing and accounting. Instructor, Mathnasium, January 2019-March 2019
Tutoring students in mathematics.
Self Defense Instructor, October 2018-Present
Teaching self defense based on hand to hand combat style taught to Allied commandos during World War Two. Curriculum also includes some techniques taught to CIA officers, US Army Special Forces, and US Marines.
Volunteer Tutor, February 2018-Present
Providing free math and electronics tutoring (either individually or in small groups) to military applicants (both officer and enlisted) whose ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) scores are too low to qualify for military service. Also teaching these students hand to hand combat. Have helped several students successfully pass the ASVAB and join the military. Financial Advisor, Transamerica: January 2016-May 2016
Assisted clients with investing for retirement or other future needs. Freelance Tutor: November 2015-May 2016
Tutored students in math.
Teaching Assistant, Worcester Polytechnic Institute: August 2014-May 2015
Assisted teaching Biomedical engineering courses. Graded papers and provided assistance to students.
Freelance Tutor: July 2010-July 2013
Tutored students in science and math.
Instructor, Mathnasium: September 2010-June 2011
Provided instruction (either one-on-one or in small groups) to students grades 1-12 in mathematics.
Assisted students in improving their test scores. Intern, RAND Corporation: June 2003 – August 2003
Involved in running battle simulations to evaluate unmanned vehicles for use by US Army. Teaching Assistant, Tohoku University: April 2001 – March 2002
Assisted with teaching undergraduate electromagnetics courses. Reviewed homework assignments with students, graded papers and exams.
SKILLS:
Hardware: Analog, RF, and microwave circuit design, construction, and testing. Familiar with vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, signal generator, oscilloscope, and digital multimeter. Familiar with noise measurement theory. Familiar with impedance matching, both using distributed elements as well as lumped elements using Smith Chart as well as design formulas. Familiar with CMOS RFIC design theory. Familiar with theory of transistor operation and basic device physics. Programming languages: C/C++, x86 Assembly, FORTRAN, MATLAB. Software and operating systems: Linux, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Windows Foreign Language Skills: Japanese (intermediate), Chinese (basic), Vietnamese (basic), Spanish (basic) HONORS & AWARDS:
Monbusho Scholarship, October 2000
Summa Cum Laude, June 2000
National Security Education Program (NSEP) Scholarship, August 1998 Previously held Top Secret security clearance, last active in 1998 Dean's List, UCR
UC Regents' Scholarship, September 1994
Eagle Scout, January 1994