Ryan Van der Elst

www.ryanvanderelst.com vanderelst.ryan@gmail.com SKILLS SUMMARY Programming knowledge in C#, C++, Matlab, SQL, Assembly, and VHDL Determined, hard worker demonstrated through ranking 1st in class of over 60 during multiple previous terms Proven leader acquired through leading a team of 4 developers in a term-long project focusing on service-oriented design Exceptional organization and communication skills demonstrated by project documentation for several organizations over different work terms Strong analytical and problem solving ability proven by outstanding work term evaluations Well versed background in a variety of technical areas developed over 16 months of industry experience WORK EXPERIENCE Firmware/Software Engineering, Network Products - General Dynamics Canada, Calgary, AB, January 2012 April 2012 Designed and coded C++ applications to perform required functionality in embedded system Developed fixes for issues by investigating relevant source code and schematics Independently completed software work orders to satisfy customer requirements Documented work carefully in a variety of formats including design reports and careful source commenting Utilized Linux tools to develop and test solutions Interfaced with a variety of open source products to achieve desired functionality Utilized relevant networking concepts and protocols to complete tasks Relevant Project: Embedded Application o Independently developed an application that ran on a Linux-based operating system o Utilized TCP/IP protocols to achieve synchronization between devices on a network o This design (and others developed during the term) was included with the final product and is now being deployed in the Canadian military Hardware Engineering, General Dynamics Canada, Calgary, AB, May 2011 September 2011 Performed schematic reviews of analog circuits to verify functionality and stability Designed and coded VHDL logic to implement required functionality Investigated practical problems and developed solutions

Utilized data sheets to select and place components in large circuits Designed smaller circuits and utilized scientific and theoretical properties to ensure schematic would function as expected Utilized Multisim, LT Spice, ISE Xilinx Developer Suite Relevant Project: Impedance Investigation o Evaluated effects of cable lengths in systems in order to develop general design guidelines o Evaluated small signal responses and power losses o Utilized function generators, oscilloscopes, network analyzers

Verification Specialist, Advanced Software Concepts, Kanata, ON, August 2010 December 2010 Provided quality assurance and validation of software to ensure products met customer requirements Independently designed and implemented a suite of automated tests with Jakara Jmeter to test functionality and examine load handling Analyzed functional requirements and prepared corresponding test cases and documentation Utilized SQL to perform modification to database system Developed knowledge in software development tools such as: Jakarta Jmeter, Bugzilla, NetBeans, VIM, Fedora OS and Terminal Windows, Ant, and Java Relevant Project: Test Wrapper Streamlined testing process by integrating multiple test suites into an Ant script, reducing user requirement to perform automated testing Demonstrated ability to learn quickly by familiarizing self with Ant scripting, XML, and XLST for the project Production Assistant / Junior Hardware Developer, Deltatee Enterprises Ltd., Calgary, AB, January 2010 April 2010 Measured and maintained quality assurance of products assembled, demonstrating strong attention to detail Organized and maintained test documentation to track hardware defects Used effective troubleshooting skills and circuit diagrams to repair defective products Soldered through hole and surface mounts with precision: smallest component soldered approximately 1mm Diagnosed faulty hardware using a digital multimeter and circuit diagrams Fabricated circuit board housings carefully by following diagrams and safety routines Electronics Apprentice (Summer Intern), Deltatee Enterprises Ltd., Calgary, AB, July 2009 August 2009 Populated circuit boards, packaged products, and counted inventory

 Worked in a team of four members. Exhibited strong communication skills and an ability to cooperate with others HOBBY PROJECTS Developed side projects in Android OS, Arduino, and Python areas to hone technical skills See www.ryanvanderelst.com for more examples and details EDUCATION Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours Electrical Engineering with an option in Management Sciences, Co-op Program, University of Waterloo, ON, September 2009 present Relevant Projects: Developed a traffic control system using VHDL targeted for an Altera Cyclone II Designed a calculator for the M68K processor Programmed data structures using C++ Relevant Courses: Microelectronic Circuits, Algorithms and Data Structures, Engineering Design with Embedded Systems (discussed Event Handlers and ServiceOriented Design) International Baccalaureate Diploma June 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Class Representative, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, May 2012 - Present Demonstrated leadership by representing my peers in a variety of important decisions Developed strong oral communication during election process Learned to mitigate issues between different groups (students and administration) Exhibited strong organization skills and interpersonal skills by interacting with represented students Student Body Leader, Parent and Administrative Council, Lester B. Pearson High School, Calgary, AB, September 2007 June 2008 Demonstrated strong leadership ability while representing students on the council Frequently communicated with peers to ensure a clear understanding of student concerns Recreation Volunteer, Bow View Manor for Senior Citizens, Calgary, AB, October 2008 April 2009 Ensured all protocols maintaining health and safety of residents were followed Assisted in the running of recreation activities, including games and music programs

SCHOLARSHIPS University of Waterloo Upper Year Engineering Scholarship (2012, and 2011) Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for High School Achievement (2009) Seymour Schulich Engineering Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2009)