Elena Bukharova
Beeton, Ontario
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SUMMARY
10+ years' experience in various stages of design and development of electronic systems including adjustment and testing, working out documentation packages and advertising
7+ years’ experience as an AutoCAD Designer for security systems and structured cabling projects
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Extensive experience using AutoCAD 2020 and earlier versions,
including data extraction and 3D design
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Trained and experienced in Bluebeam, Corel Draw & Adobe Photoshop
DESIGN SKILLS
• Application of Product Data Management (PDM) and
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methods and principals
• Knowledge in design aspects of video surveillance, access control,
duress alarm, audio surveillance, detention grade locking, perimeter detection,
real-time locating systems (RTLS), intrusion detection & structured cabling
• Knowledge of workplace ergonomics and ODA requirements
• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure Ontario CAD Standards and
PSPC National CADD Standard
• Create AutoCAD system of dynamic symbols with attributes for data analysis
• Knowledge of the quality assurance (Six Sigma methodology)
• Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
AutoCAD Operator January 2018 – June 2020
360 Advanced Security Corporation (www.360asc.com) Toronto, Ontario
Responsibilities:
• Design and preparation of shop drawings and as-built packages
• Coordination with project managers
• Design risers, point-to-point wiring diagrams
• Maintain client records drawings by incorporating as-built information
• Create contract delivery packages in accordance with customer requirements
Self-Employed June 2015 – May 2017
Contractor for GOLDMARK Security Consulting Beeton, Ontario
CAD Designer/Junior Systems Designer June 2010 – May 2015
Lobo Consulting Services Inc. (www.lobocsinc.com) Mississauga, Ontario
Responsibilities:
• Generate floor plans, risers, permit & as-build drawings
• Coordinate with architects, engineers & project management firms (MHPM, CBRE etc.)
• Generate drawings for bid, tender, IFC, CCN & SI issuances.
• Assist engineers in power, BTU, network bandwidth, and video storage calculations
• Equipment rack and console layout design
• Development and implementation of AutoCAD library of templates and symbols
Manufacturing Engineer October 2009 – June 2010
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd. (www.dandrelectronics.com) Bolton, Ontario
Responsibilities:
• Generate bill of materials for manufacturing and assembly of a wide variety of
vehicle emergency lighting systems and sirens
• Develop test procedures and test equipment for high-intensity LED vehicle safety lighting and electronic light/siren control systems
• Update test procedures and train production and test personnel
• Design user manuals for vehicle consoles, computer mounts, and docking stations
• Implementation of facility management software for electronics production
• Update and maintain Master Documents in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
• Technical support for sales department
CAD Operator – Electronic Security Division August 2007 – January 2009
The Diebold Company of Canada Ltd. (www.diebold.com) Mississauga, Ontario
Responsibilities:
• Design and preparation of shop drawing packages and permit drawings
• Coordination with engineers and project leads
• Generate as-built package & warranty letter in accordance to client requirements
• Maintain client records drawings by incorporating as-built information
Technical Assistant – Co-op Student October 2006 – February 2007
GE Multilin ( http://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/ ) Markham, Ontario
Responsibilities:
• Capability analysis (Cp, Cpk) on production test equipment to improve
test repeatability and reduce test NDF
• Collection and analysis of test results from the functional tester log (text) format
• Normalization of data with moving limits (using Minitab macro)
Self-Employed 2004 – 2005
Freelance designer of PCB boards (PCAD),
tool tags, logos using CorelDraw and Adobe Photoshop
Electrical Engineer 2003 –2004
Closed Joint Stock Company “Expertcentre” Moscow Region, Russia
Responsibilities:
• Create user manuals for vehicle based mobile laboratories
• Test and troubleshoot the auxiliary electrical system for laboratory equipment
Research and Development Engineer 1993 –2003
Russian Federal Nuclear Centre - All-Russian Scientific and Sarov, Russia
Research Institute of Experimental Physics
Responsibilities:
• Lead product development in cross-disciplinary collaboration between engineers
• Create instructions for adjustment and testing of electronic assemblies
• Develop test procedures and wrote instructions for adjustment and testing of electronic measuring instruments
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings and specifications from sketches using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) programs
• Develop the library of elements for CAD program
• Design technical specifications and user manuals for measuring instruments and systems, in particular for more than ten types of vibration measuring instruments released on time with total conformance to the established standards
• Test the performance of electronic measuring instruments and systems according to technical manuals and written instructions, record and analyze results
• Set up and operate standard and specialized test equipment
• Compile test reports
• Create MS Power Point presentations, promotional materials, and advertising publications using engineering design shop drawings
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AutoCAD Experience Tour, Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto 2008
Technological Design Course, Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre, Toronto 2005 – 2006
Communications Technology Course, Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre, Toronto 2005 – 2006
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 1993
The Gybkin State Academy of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russia
Data and Measuring Techniques
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Member of Mississauga Potter’s Guild
• Member of Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association