Thinh Tran

Electrical Engineer

*** ********** **, ******** **, 43015

Tel: 937-***-****

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Skills and Qualifications

• Experienced working with Microchip’s PIC18, PIC24 microcontrollers

• Experienced working with wireless communication systems such as Wifi, BLE, LoRa

• Knowledge of RF Wireless power system

• Experienced in developing, deploying and maintaining desktop applications with Python and AWS

• Programming in C, C++, Assembly, VHDL, Verilog, Java, HTML and Pascal language

• Knowledge of Code Composer, Xilinx, MATLAB

• 3D Designing and Prototyping with Solidworks, Fusion 360

• PCB Design and Fabrication experience with Altium and Upverter

• Knowledge with high-volume sourcing of components for prototyping and manufacturing

• Proficient with assembling, testing, deploying, diagnosing, and repair electronic devices

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint

• Familiar with Windows environment

• Experience with video editing and producing

• Working in multi-disciplinary team

• 1-year experience in Japanese and native Vietnamese speaker

• Responsible, self-motivating, able to work under minimum supervision

• Chosen participant in OSU’s 2015 Advance Energy Vehicle Showcase and Competition for first-year engineering student

Previous experience

Nikola Labs, Inc. Westerville, OH 06/2017 – 05/2020

• Electrical Engineer, developing product utilizing Nikola Labs’ proprietary wireless power harvesting technology

• Working on multiple prototypes, from hardware (PCB design, manufacturing, assembling, enclosure design and prototyping) to firmware, programming software and desktop applications

• Building, assembling, testing and diagnosing inventoried devices

• Supporting Field Technician on customer’s site-visit

• Projects:

Wirelessly powered miniature self-leveling pipe inspection camera

• Designed to be drop-in replacement for old system

• Backward compatible with existing NTSC monitor equipment

• Entire system fitted into a 25-mm diameter enclosure

Factory Assets Monitoring system

• Designed and built from concept of a “smart” power transmitter

• Consists of multiple wirelessly powered Sensor units reporting through a central Transponder hub

• Communicating data through BLE, Wifi and LTE standards

• All data aggregating and processed in AWS Cloud system The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 08/2016 – 5/2017

• Lab Monitor, providing guidance to student in the capabilities of microcontroller

• Assisting in trouble-shooting problems

• Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment Sinclair Community College, Financial Aid Office Dayton, OH 5/2013 – 8/2014

• Student worker, assisting in FAFSA Verification process

• Data entry and organizing with Datatel system

• Files maintenance and management

Chick-fil-A Washington Township, OH 10/2010 – 03/2013

• Team member working front-of-house, cashier, drive-thru, food preparation

• Ensuring quality and consistent customer service

• Assisting in pre- and post-special events operations

• Directing store closing operations including quality and security check after close

• Receiving and inventory daily supplies. Ordering new inventories when required

• Receiving and training new team member in customer service. Monitored and supervising new team member to ensure accuracy, efficiency and quality customer service Education

Ohio University – Russ College of Engineering 2017-Present Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Ohio State University – College of Engineering 2014-2017 Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

(Program of study: Computer Engineering)

GPA: 3.05

Sinclair Community College 2011-2014

Dean’s List GPA: 3.32

Projects

Impact Sensor to Detect Concussion in Football Player – Undergrad Research

• Working under guidance of an OSU faculty, Dr. Robert Lee.

• Develop a lightweight, low cost impact sensor, embedded on player's body or clothing.

• Early detection of impact that can cause concussion in players.

• Detected data is then wirelessly transmitted to a remote gateway for coaches and technician's analysis.

• Applying newly emerging LoRaWAN (Low Power, Wide Area Network) technology.

• Making use of Bluetooth communications as well as Verizon LTE network.

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