Computer Engineer

SUMMARY

--BS in Computer Engineering with strong technical background in software and hardware design including software engineering, SDLC, database design and circuit design.

--Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

--Extensive knowledge and training in diverse computer tools and applications.

--Friendly with positive attitude. Proven team player.

--Well organized with ability to multi-task effectively.

--Highly self-motivated to learn new concepts, adaptable and trainable, fast learner.

EDUCATION

BSCpE, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering December 2006

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV

--Financed education through part-time employment and financial aid.

--Scholarships: WVU Mountaineer Scholarship

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Computer Science Data Structures Systems Analysis & Design

Software Engineering Networking Wireless Communications/Networks

Computer Architecture Microprocessors Embedded Systems

Digital Logic Design VLSI Design Electrical Circuits

Analog Electronics Power Electronics Technical Writing

Probability and Statistics Instrumentation/Industrial Controls

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software:

MS Office, MS Access, MS Visio, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, MS SQL Server 2008,

Visual Basic 2008, MS Visual Studio, PSpice, MAX+PLUS II, Quartus II, MPLAB, L-Edit, PCB123, Telnet, ns-2/nam, Xilinx, Cygwin, D2B, JTAG (Boundary-Scan), uMaster, MathCAD, Agile, Aegis, SAP

Languages:

C, C++, ADA, Visual Basic.NET, SQL, Assembly (8086, MC68K), VHDL, Tcl script,

HTML, UNIX script, Pearl, MATLAB, Ladder Logic

Operating Systems:

Linux/Unix, DOS, Windows 98/2000/NT/XP/Vista, vxWorks, u-Boot

Hardware:

Multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, power supplies, emulators

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

IPC A-610 (Soldering and IPC Repair) - Certified 2006

Conformal Coating Techniques and Inspection per IPC-CC-830B - Certified 2006

Lean Six Sigma Awareness – Completed April 2008

Introduction to Visual Basic.Net (PVCC) – Completed Jan 2008

Database Fundamentals in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – Completed July 2009

Introduction to SQL (PVCC) – August 2009

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Simulator Technician January 2007-July 2009

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Charlottesville, VA

--Test, troubleshoot to component level, and repair various embedded systems circuit board assemblies used in both VME and CPCI Single Board Computer applications.

--Set-up and configure test equipment for various functional tests.

--Train and direct personnel on various tasks and projects.

--Responsible for prioritizing work flow of production orders and returned material.

--Collaborate with other technicians and engineers regarding quality, failures, test procedures, customer complaints, and sales orders.

--Improved the efficiency of work area and process flow for production and returned assemblies using Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma methods.

--Recognized for significantly reducing production fall-out by repairing failed assemblies and reducing scrap for the quarter.

--Recognized for significantly reducing customer returned material to a minimum and reducing scrap.

--Recognized for putting forth extra effort to help company meet and exceed sales orders.

Senior Design Project

WVU Institute of Technology Jan 2006-Dec 2006

--Re-designed an existing prototype of a speed-monitoring device with more modern technology for a local engineering firm.

--Designed schematics and PCB Layouts for new design.

--Responsible for creating a bill of materials and ordering materials and PCB fabs.

--Simulated and tested components and circuits of the design.

--Developed code for the MC68HC908 processor being used in the design.

--Created process flow charts, time charts and developed a cost-benefit evaluation for the new design.

--Wrote detailed design specification report and gave presentation to owner of company, faculty and students.

Systems Analysis and Design Project

WVU Institute of Technology Mar 2005-May 2005

--Developed a software suite utilizing the SDLC process to assist professors in advising and tracking student academic progress and track information for accreditation purposes.

--Developed a detailed requirements specification document.

--Utilized data flow diagrams, use-case diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and database design methods.

--Developed a GUI interface using Visual Basic forms.

--Recognized as having the design with the most user-friendly interface.

Wireless Communications Project

WVU Institute of Technology Nov 2006-Dec 2006

-Designed multi-point ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless networks using ns-2/nam networking simulation software and tcl script to simulate the difference between the two using different networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, etc.

--Designed a mobile ad-hoc multi-point network to simulate the activities of each access point as they moved further or closer to one another.

VOLUNTEER WORK

--Troubleshoot and repair PCs with various hardware and software problems.

--Installed new hard drives, CD drives, software, operating systems and printers.

--Configured Outlook email accounts and Windows user accounts.

--Configured home networks including wireless networks

Hobbies/Interest

--Reading, Music, learning about new technologies and software, programming, church

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