Electrical and Computer Engineering

Aaron Dalik

587-***-**** *****.*****@********.**

A highly motivated entry level Electrical and Computer Engineer, with experience designing new technical solutions to problems, writing firmware for embedded systems, and leading projects. Seeking a position with a dynamic organization, where I can foster my passion for addressing challenges using my novel and varied perspectives. Looking to work in a collaborative, passionate team where innovation, leadership, integrity and initiative are a key part of the work culture and contribute to the overall success of the company. SKILLS

Problem Solving: View and approach problems from novel perspectives; often find problems easier to solve for the exact same reason others find them hard to solve. Systemization: Always trying to create the most efficient and effective systems for completing tasks/processes. Efficiency focusing on minimizing time and resources required and effectiveness considering the suitability to the audience/end user. Communication: Convey information in an efficient and concise manner while still suitable for the target audience; often utilizing analogy to make ideas easier to understand. Programming: Highly proficient in C, C++, Python, Java, and Matlab; experience writing firmware for embedded systems with an affinity for Finite State Machines. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,

with a Minor in Computer Engineering 2016-2020

Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary o Cumulative GPA: 3.728

Other Relevant Training/Courses:

§ ENEL 500, Engineering Team Design (Capstone) 2019-2020 o Designed a security system for the City of Calgary Transit Division, which communicated with an online application via the city’s LoRaWAN network. o Invented a concealable force sensor that can detect an intruder. o Acted as software lead.

§ ENCM 511, Interfacing With Embedded Systems Fall 2018 o Received valuable experience developing a working embedded system. o Gained experience working with the BlackFin 533 and 609 (ADSP-BF533/609) microcontroller.

§ ENEL 453, Digital Systems Design Fall 2018

o Designed a game using an FPGA.

o Developed automated tests to evaluate and debug my digital systems. o Obtained further practice with version control using GitHub.

§ Altium Designer Course Spring 2018

o 4-day course on Altium Designer

o Gained experience designing PCB’s with Altium Designer.

§ AP (Advanced Placement) Math & Physics 2009-2011 Queen Elizabeth II Jr/Sr High School

§ WELD 236 – Welding/Oxyacetylene (Feb) 2013

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder/Co-Owner Summer 2018

Meru Landscaping & Construction, Calgary AB

§ Coordinated all the marketing and promotional activities, including social media, and built up a client base, eventually becoming so busy that we needing to stop taking new clients.

§ Managed all financial aspects of the business, while turning a significant profit from every job, and keeping our rates highly competitive, which was appreciated by our clients. Landscape Technician Summers 2016, 2017

Heatherglen Golf Course, Calgary AB

§ Led a 5-person sod-laying crew and ensured the highest standards, in-order to provide the optimal golfing experience for the member.

§ Trained roughly 10 employees on the sod laying crew and bunker crew, while creating a culture of detail oriented labour, which yielded highly valuable employees.

§ Conceptualized and initiated a project to eradicate invasive weeds from around the ponds, which contributed greatly to the overall aesthetics of the golf course and resulted in frequent praise from the superintendent, regarding work ethic.

Co-Owner/Manager 2013–2015

Front Street Burger & Breakfast, Nelson BC

§ Coordinated all the marketing and promotional activities, including the planning and execution of a Grand Opening event, which received local media attention and greatly contributed to a loyal customer following.

§ Instituted a method of employee management, that centered around motivation, which created a work environment that was both enjoyable and highly productive. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Researching Telecommunications Security (Remotely) at TU Berlin 2020-Pesent

§ Received a grant from the Ante Graupe Pryor Foundation to do engineering research at TU Berlin.

§ Researching methods of performing and preventing side-channel attacks on Post-Quantum Cryptography schemes.

Writing Series of ARM Articles For Publication 2019-Pesent

§ Working with Dr. Michael Smith (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at U of C), on a 3- part series of articles on interrupts, on ARM processors. Peer Mentor 2018-2019

§ Volunteered as a peer mentor for 2 first year engineering students, which is giving me excellent experience in communication and leadership.

Coaching High School Rugby 2017-2019

§ Acted as assistant coach for my old high school’s rugby team, of about 20 students, which afforded great leadership experience, especially with respect to managing groups/teams. Embedded in Embedded 2017-2018

§ Designed a guidance system using a development board with an ARM processor, which utilized

“Received Signal Strength Information” in order to guide a user to the source of the signal. Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race Team 2016-2017

§ Participated in the concrete sub-team and led the construction of the wooden forms for the concrete running-pads.

HONORS/AWARDS

§ Jason Lang Scholarship 2017, 2018, 2019

§ University of Calgary Undergraduate Merit Award 2017

§ Student Peer Assistance Entrance Bursaries 2016

§ Alexander Rutherford Scholarship 2016

§ ADLC Highest Mark in Physics and Chemistry 30 2015

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