Objective


One day (in the future) I will be seeking a post-service career within an engineering/business environment. For now this is up in order to stay in contact with people with similar interests and goals.

Education


Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Option)
Graduation Date: December 2006
Gannon University Erie, PA

Significant Experience


Present Career
Homeland Security (Not yet in a position to write a relevant resume)

Simpler Solar Systems
3118 West Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Apprenticeship
  1. Solar electrical home systems
  2. Solar water heating home systems
SkyBase Communications
2419 Fleischmann Road, Suit 4
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
Electronics Technician and Design
  1. Assembled and retrofitted mobile satellite communication equipment.
  2. Focused on the MSAT G2 mobile satellite system.
  3. Lead design initiative using RFID technology for customers in the industry of disaster relief and salvaging.

Published Research/Development


WORLD COMP '06
IVCSIL: Intelligent Virtual Companion System for Independent Living
My completed research under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Srella Sasi Ph.D., Engineering Research Advisor
  • Title:         Intelligent Virtual Companion System for Independent Living
  • Presented:   WORLDCOMP ’06 in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28, 2006
  • Category:   Artificial Intelligence

Skills used professionally:

  • Preparation of reports, graphs, proposals, studies and correspondence
  • Researching, extracting, analyzing and compiling technical data
  • Experienced in Visual Basic 6 & .NET, C, C++, VHDL, PSPICE and MATLAB
  • Understanding of microcontrollers and other embedded systems.
  • Processional design work with RFID technology
  • Communicate professionally with coworkers and customers
  • Additional design and programming experience gained through class projects
  • Strong teamwork skills

CAD Tools:

  • ORCAD PCB Layout
  • MATLAB
  • Code Composer Studio
  • Model Sim
  • Tasking EDE
  • XILINX Development Software
  • PSPICE

Tech-Relevant Course Work:

  • Networking & Computer Architecture, Electronics, and Microprocessors
  • Embedded Systems Design, Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, and VHDL Design
  • Introduction to UNIX and SQL through LINUX
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005
  • Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
  • Principles of Management

Organization / Civic Involvement:

  • Community Shelter Services, Erie, PA Fall 2006
    1. Volunteer grant writing for a homeless shelter

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 2005
    1. Leader within a professional back engineering society

  • The Shelter Tallahassee, Fl Summers 2000-2005
    1. Volunteered off and on with general maintenance and in a soup kitchen

  • Minority Cultures United, Gannon University 2002 - 2006
    1. Bonded with minority groups and shared our diversity traits with the campus

  • ICHTHI (Catholic Student Group), Gannon University 2003-2004
    1. Leader in a faith building group
    2. Carried out programs that united students from different universities
    3. Worked directly under the vice president of the university

  • Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Florida Wing 1998 - 2000
    1. Airman 1st Class
    2. Acting Cadet NCOIC

Odd-Jobs Employment (Past Gruntwork):



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