Diego Obando
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A passionate electronic engineer; well-educated and experienced in computer research, development, control innovation, automation, electronic instrumentation, communications and much more
Water Sciences Analyst-Controls Engineer/Manager 08/2013 – Present The Walt Disney Company, Water Sciences/Animal Programs
• Design, develop and implement industrial controls applied to water treatment systems used for Life Support and Agriculture.
• PLC specification and programming, including configuration of digital and analog I/O for various processes and equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot and sustain safety critical systems and equipment.
• Develop and install computer based operator interfaces (HMI).
• Manage a variety of automation projects as assigned.
• Build, install and test electrical control panels.
• Lead a team of automation/control technicians.
Ride & Show Technician 10/2007 – 08/2013
The Walt Disney Company, Manufacturing Services Central Shops
• Preventive maintenance of Electronic Systems used for Ride and Show Control
• Constructed and rehabilitated animated figures used on various rides
• Maintained and trouble-shot rides and animated figures
• Updated animation systems and built custom animation control racks
• Programmed new animations using DCS-DASH systems, RFIU, SIU and RTU Photographer 04/2005 – 10/2007
The Walt Disney Company, Disney Photo Imaging
• Took digital photos for guests at various Theme Parks and Resort locations
• Reviewed photos from the database to quality check before printing
• Ran trouble-shooting applications for the hardware and software of the database Computer Technician and Instructor 01/1999 – 12/2004 Self Proprietor, Tunja, Colombia
• Offered computer and server maintenance and support services
• Facilitated software/operating system upgrades and updates
• Provided instruction for navigating Windows interface and performing basic functions
• Taught lessons on how to operate Microsoft Office applications Bachelors of Science: Electronic Engineering 09/2004 University Santo Tomas, Tunja, Colombia
• Extensive experience in electronic engineering and programming (including Lighting, AC/DC Motors, Relay Logic, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Circuits, Variable Speed Motor Controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Lighting and Audio Control Devices, and Closed Loop Servo Systems).
• Demonstrated proficiency documenting engineering design information
• Extensive knowledge of computer programming using C++ and Visual Basic.
• Proficient in all Windows and Mac Operating systems.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office 2010 (including Access and VBA).
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish – fluent in speech, reading and writing).
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