NATALIA MARGARITA BENITEZ GUTIERREZ

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Austin, TX 78754 346-***-**** adunqa@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-benitez-gutierrez-811251121/ EDUCATION

Bachelor of Electronics Engineer in Automation and Control Systems Aug 2015 Electric and Electronics Department – SENESCYT Accredited Program University of the Armed Forces – ESPE – Sangolqui, Ecuador Engineering GPA: 4.0

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (in progress) Dec 2022 Ingram School of Engineering – ABET Accredited Program Texas State University – San Marcos, Texas

Engineering GPA: 4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Quantum physics and Semiconductors

• C++, Java programming, Python

• Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

• Instrumentation and sensors with

LabView as main software

• VLSI and FPGA Programming

• Biomedics for engineers

• Networking & industrial networking

• Communication systems

• PLC and industrial application (Allen

Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, Xilinx)

• Control of industrial processes

• Electro flow systems

• Manufacturing aided by computer

• Advanced computer architecture

• Wireless communications

• Advanced circuit design

• Digital image processing

• Design of industrial experiments

• Electronic security systems (Access

control systems, fire systems, sound

systems, CCTV)

• Electromagnetic field theory

• Micro and nano manufacturing

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Software (more than 7 years)- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point; MATLAB; AUTOCAD; LabView; Visual Basic; Ansys HFSS; Inventor, COMSOL, PSpice.

• Programming Languages - C#; C++; Java; Python; Visual SCADA; PCVue, Rs Logix, Rs Linx

• Languages - English (High Advanced), Spanish (Native) and Italian (Advanced)

• Certified by Bosch in Audio Evacuation and Public Address systems PRAESIDEO (May 2016); Certified by Tyco SoftwareHouse Control Access Systems (Nov 2016). PROJECTS

Undergrad Internship Project, University of the Armed Forces-ESPE March 2014

• Designed a testing module for detecting broken bars in induction engines, and the analysis of the engine’s current with the Wavelet Transform as digital signal processing method.

• Developed a program in LabView for sampling and a program in MATLAB with a GUI for processing and showing data.

• Created blueprints in AUTOCAD

• Constructed a physical testing module with current sensors and a NI/DAC Controller for data sampling Community Project, University of the Armed Forces-ESPE April 2014

• Elaboration of technological solutions for children with special needs in public educational centers and centers of public attention

• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of educational modules

• Utilized circuitry, electronic cleansing material, programming software Senior Design Project, University of the Armed Forces-ESPE August 2015

• Manufacturing aided by computer project.

• Centralized system that automatically classified pieces depending on their shape.

• Tasks to complete:

• Digital image processing with LabVIEW.

• Allen Bradley PLC to control and monitor all the stations (RSLinks as software).

• User interface – GEDIS guide

• Communication Modbus IP

Undergrad Thesis Project, University of the Armed Forces-ESPE August 2015

• Modernization of the Ter Braak machine for cooking candy at high temperature.

• Develop a program in Xilinx for control and monitoring the process. After the modernization, the machine was able to operate autonomously without the risk of human intervention.

• Blueprints of the GUI design and the control panel distribution made in AUTOCAD. Gedis Guide was the reference for the design.

• Utilized a PLC with analog and digital modules, Thermocouples, Dahlander engines, pneumatic valves, vacuum engine, LED indicators, multiple position switches Graduate Thesis Project, Texas State University August 2021 – August 2022

• Anti-collision algorithm for RFID systems using a Code Division Multiple Access simulation with AIC and dynamic processing gain

• Develop a program for a simulation in MATLAB with a new CDMA technique. EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant January 2022 – Present Thesis project, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

• Anti-collision algorithm for RFID systems using a Code Division Multiple Access simulation with AIC and dynamic processing gain.

Graduate Instructor Assistant January 2021 – December 2021 Digital Logic, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

• Supervised and trained around 55 students in laboratory activities of digital logic circuitry.

• Helped students to identify and overcome learning difficulties. Graduate Instructor Assistant January 2021 – December 2021 Senior Design, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

• Worked on the material orders, material distribution, and the inventory of the materials for that class. Maintenance and Technical support Engineer June 2015 – December 2020

• Medical Center of Arterial Hypertension (Quito-Ecuador) o Maintenance of laboratory, medical and cardiological devices

• Radiologist Association Axxis Hospital (Quito-Ecuador) o Assistance in the IT area

• Oncological Hospital SOLCA (Quito-Ecuador)

o Configuration and tests of an electronic nurse call station with AIPHONE devices

• Refinery of the Pacific (Manabi-Ecuador)

o Configuration and tests of a sound and paging system for Audio-Evacuation in the Aqueduct Dam La Esperanza

• DirecTV and Microsoft Quito (Quito-Ecuador)

o Preventive maintenance of the access control system o Preventive maintenance of the CCTV

o Preventive maintenance of fire detection system

• Huawei Hospitals (Ambato and Latacunga - Ecuador) o Configuration and tests of a sound and paging system for Audio-Evacuation

• IESS Hospital (Quito-Ecuador)

o Configuration and tests of a BMS integration system (BMS CCure and CCure 9000)

• Government Platform for Social Development Management in Quito (Quito-Ecuador) o Configuration and tests of a sound and paging system for Audio-Evacuation

• PINBOWL Bowling Center (Santo Domingo-Ecuador)

o Configuration and tests of a sound and paging system for Audio-Evacuation

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