Human Resources Control Systems

Maria Nelly Aponte

909-***-**** ********@***.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-aponte-abb892158/ OBJECTIVE

Electrical and Computer Engineering student with experience with autonomous vehicles, seeking an internship position with an innovative firm who will allow me to utilize my skills in electrical systems, embedded systems, control systems, and robotics.

EDUCATION

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Pomona, CA) Expected Graduation: May 2026 Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 08/2022 – Present Cumulative GPA: 3.98

• Relevant Courses: Circuit Analysis I & II and lab, Microelectronic Devices and lab, Digital Logic and lab, Digital Signals and Systems and lab, Electromagnetism, Microcontrollers and lab, Power Engineering, Advanced Control Systems and lab, Object Oriented Programming in C#, Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Digital Circuit Design with Verilog (FPGA), and C for Engineers.

Chaffey Community College, (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) Aug 2011 – May 2022 Associate of Science: Engineering (Pre-Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Science, and Mathematics for Transfer) Cumulative GPA: 4.00

EXPERIENCE

Northop Grumman Collaboration Project (NGCP), Firmware Developer Aug 2024 – Present

• Contributing to a multidisciplinary project focused on designing and implementing an unmanned ground vehicle.

• Established communication between ARM Cortex (Nucleo-F767ZI) boards using the CAN protocol for ground vehicle implementation.

• Used ARM Cortex (Nucleo-F767ZI) microcontroller to create a driver for DC motor control responsible for the speed of the vehicle with PWM.

• Created driver for MB 1010 LV_MaxSonar-EZ ultrasonic sensor to measure vehicle distance with Nucleo-F767ZI. Cal Poly Pomona Hyperloop Club Board Member Aug 2022 – May 2024

• Helped in assembling, testing, and distribution of hardware kits and PCBs for club members.

• Coordinated circuit analysis and PCB workshops using Altium, 3D printing using Fusion 360, and Arduino-based autonomous vehicles competition for 60+ engineering students to improve their project portfolio.

• Increased freshman students club engagement by 40% by assisting in the wiring of breadboard fundamental circuits in the Circuit Analysis workshops.

County of San Bernardino – Human Resources Department Jan 2006 – May 2024 WRIB and Bilingual Coordinator San Bernardino, CA

• Managed and troubleshooted the Human Resources Western Region Item Bank Website for County of San Bernardino.

• Assisted human resources analysts with bilingual and special assignment compensation payroll reimbursements. CLASS PROJECTS:

• PIC18F4321 microcontroller embedded systems: LCD, seven segments display (GPIO), dices, analog to digital converter (ADC), ultrasonic sensor for object detection (timers and interrupts), DC motor control with PWM, room humidity and temperature detector using I2C protocol and 24LC256 EEPROM. SKILLS

• Lab Equipment: Oscilloscope, Digital Mult-Meters, Logic Analyzer, Function Generators, and Spectrum Analyzer.

• Hardware: ARM Cortex (Nucleo-F767ZI), PIC18F, Nexys A7 Xilinx, and MyDAQ.

• Software: C, C++, C#, Python, Vivado, MATLAB, Simulink, LT Spice, PSpice, NI Multisim, Labview, Fusion 360, KiCAD, and Altium Designer.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Spring 2024 Dean’s List and Fall 2024 Dean's List

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Power and Energy Society (PES), and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

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