OBJECTIVE: A position to utilize my knowledge and skills in electronics testing,

troubleshooting, and programming.

EXPERIENCE
Research Intern (April Sept 2010)
Robotics Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne IL
Developed haptic application in Matlab and C++ using SensAble QuickHaptics tool
kit for Phantom Omni
Tested and refined line-detection algorithm in Matlab
Tested surface friction using ADXL325 accelerometer, NI-USB6251, and programmed
DAQmx C routines.
Hardware Engineer - Manpower Contractor (Nov 10 2008 Jan 30 2009)
Honda Design Team, Continental Automotive Systems, Deer Park IL
Performed environmental stress tests on Honda electronic modules using scope an
d meters
Wrote characterization report for new digital circuitry using LABVIEW
Wrote VBA Excel code for processing test output files
Generated new product related circuitry on SAP files
Troubleshot, calibrated and upgraded Engine Control Units using software and me
ters
Test Technician Goldstar Solutions Contractor (August Nov 2008)
Plexus Corporation, Buffalo Grove IL
Troubleshot ARRIS electronic boards in a Lean-Sigma driven manufacturing enviro
nment
Employed scope, meters, spectrum analyser, ThermaCAM, and C Scripts for testing
Analyzed circuits using schematics and VisECAD
Tested hardware/software failures on HP-3070 in-circuit-test (ICT) and JTAG sof
tware.
Electronics Engineer (Dec 07 Jul 08)
Research & Development, TekTone Sound & Signal, Franklin NC
Performed Research and development of new multicolor LED driver circuit prototy
pe for Nurse Call Systems
Employed op-amps, EEPROM, latches, RS-232 and CMOS logic circuits, and an on-bo
ard programmable processor.
Used ORCAD Capture, PADS Layout/Router, and ViewMate for 2-layer board design
Tested analog and digital design on PSpice, and troubleshot for failures using
oscilloscope and meters
Maintained CAD parts library on the TekTone server
Wrote embedded Assembly code for interrupt-driven remote bootloader and softwar
e UART for 68HC08QY1 processor.
Collaborated with Mechanical and Software teams to determine design constraint
s and develop Python test scripts
Trained on designing multilayer boards, LPKF PCB designer, and ISO-9001 standar
ds
Engineering Intern (May - August 2007)
Continental Automotive Systems, Deer Park, IL
Performed end-of-line testing for Ford hybrid vehicle motor control prototypes
Troubleshot defective units using CANape software, oscilloscopes, various meter
s
Assembled automated test system using NI- PXI hardware
Prepared and analyzed test results in Excel
Trained on resolver driver circuit and automotive CAN
Electronic Technician (Nov 2006 May 2007)
Mike Sandman Enterprises, Roselle, IL
 Built, tested, packed telecom products using saudering, sandblasting, and elect
ric and hand tools.
Earned letter of commendation for excellent performance.
Undergraduate Research Student, UIC (June 2005 - May 2006)
Designed AM radio receiver for AM stations in 1 - 2 MHz range using mixed signa
l circuits.
Simulated stages for digital/analog filters, mixers, amplifiers and oscillators
, and built new models using PSpice.
Used ExpressPCB for 2 layer board design
Troubleshot for defects using oscilloscope, meters, and spectrum analyzer

PROJECTS
Wireless System Simulation on MatLab, Fall 2009 Semester
Simulated a Wireless Communication System on MatLab employing best of team work
and time-management
Wrote modules for Huffman en(de)coder, cyclic en(de)coder and AWGN noise genera
tor
Handled input / output in .mat and .txt files
Automated Window Blinds
Senior Design Project, Spring 2006 semester
Designed circuit for Temperature sensor and PWM driven motor for automated wind
ow blinds
Coded software in Motorola Assembly for 68HC11 using SPI and Timer interrupt to
ols
Employed meters and scope for troubleshooting failures
Collaborated with design team for hardware, software, and price constraints.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Candidate in Electrical Engineering, 24 credits
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, minor Mathematics, May 2006
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
GRADUATE COURSEWORK
Communication Systems, Random Signal Analysis, Multirate DSP, Statistical Signal
Processing, Linear Systems Theory, Embedded Digital Design, Power Electronics
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming: Motorola Assembly, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Visual Basic
Office Tools: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes
Engineering: ORCAD, PSpice, Mentor Graphics PADS/Router and ViseCAD, ThermaCAM,
CANape
ACHIEVEMENTS
Deans List, UIC
Eta Kappa Nu tutoring coordinator, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 semesters