RCJ BSEE Grad

Raymond C. Johnson

*** ***** **** ****  Cedar Park, TX 78613  512-***-****  ******@*******.***

Highly trained, resourceful recent BSEE graduate seeking full-time employment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 3.22/4.0 GPA as an upperclassman with hands-on lab experience with multiple hardware systems including DSP processors, 16-bit microcontrollers, and Xilinx FPGA’s.

• Track record of success and improvement in past jobs, academic career, and organizations.

• Academic experience in technical project documentation, need vs. cost analysis, project planning, and development.

• Easily Trainable – took initiative to teach myself Verilog HDL, Java, and Reason 4.0

• Experienced team-worker and analytical problem solver.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING May 2008

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Austin, TX Technical Focus: Embedded Systems, Signal Processing

Design Projects

Senior Design - Optical Transceiver - Fall 2007

• Part of a 5 member team constructing a Serial RS-232 link by laser.

• Participated in parts research & design, responsible for producing and maintaining project Bill of Materials

• Lead in testing and debugging procedures for microcontroller components and embedded D/A Converter

RISC Microprocessor FPGA Emulation – Spring 2008

• Worked in a group of two implementing the LC3b RISC Microprocessor on a Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGA

• Responsible for creating a program, data, and register memory and a test bench for all RISC instructions

• Strongly lead the debugging process using Modelsim Waveforms and Tables

Wireless Communications Modem – Fall 2007

• Constructed a wireless link in a team of two using National Instruments signal acquisition hardware

• Implemented in Labview 8.0 using features such as channel estimation, frequency offset correction, and symbol synchronization

• During the course I took to the lead by becoming proficient in Labview through online tutorials

Related Courses: Digital System Design using VHDL, Digital Image and Video Processing, Wireless Communications Lab, Digital Signal Processing, Microprocessor applications and Organization, Probability and Random Processes, Real-time DSP Lab, Intro to Automatic Control Systems, Solid State Electronic Devices

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Hardware: Motorola/Freescale 9SC32 and 6811 Microcontrollers, TMS320C6000 VLIW DSP, Xilinx Spartan-3a FPGA

Programming Languages: C, C++, Java (GUI), VHDL, Verilog, Labview, Matlab

Software Applications: Metrowerks Codewarrior (HC12), ExpressSCH, ExpressPCB, MultiSIM, Xilinx Tools, Modelsim SE, MS Office 2000/2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OpenOffice.org Suite, Microsoft Visio

Test and Measurement: signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Additional Skills: Analytical Problem Solver, Good communication/social skills, Demonstrated teamwork and leadership Ability, Strong Work Ethic, Technical Documentation

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Sun, Linux (Redhat), Mac OS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Austin ISD 11/08 - Present

1111 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703

Substitute Teacher

• Utilized many different skills in order to maintain a focused and attentive classroom.

• Excelled at giving low level explanations to high level topics such as math and science.

• Required critical thinking and problem solving in order to handle various unforeseen problems and circumstances throughout the school day.

• Achieved permanent teaching position at district campus due to performance.

Dell Computer Inc. 6/07 – 8/07

One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682

Logistics/Quality Control

• Responsible for insuring proper shipping procedures, tracking freight with manufacturing software, facilitating teamwork between groups.

• Personally selected by manager to perform upper level tasks.

• Recognized by Regional Program Director to receive bonus payment for high quality work.

• Set example for and assisted in the training process of new employees.

Finish Line Inc. 6/05 - 8/05

11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. # M19, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Sales Associate

• Responsible for achieving sales goals, providing excellent customer service, and store/stock-room upkeep.

• Actively sought advice from management for tips on sales improvement and to improve customer interaction skills.

• Personally selected by manager to work longer hours and be present busy days due to consistently above average sales.

AFFILIATIONS

Band – Soul Track Mind – Lead Horn Player and Arranger

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. - Vice President, Standards Officer, Social Chair, Step Master Gates Millennium Scholar - Awarded 2003

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