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Highly motivated, solutions-oriented and seasoned Hardware Design Engineer with a demonstrated track record of driving engineering teams to succeed. Skilled involvement in the design, simulation and testing of embedded systems. Exude acumen as it relates to startups, project coordination and mechanical design. Possess vast background and breadth of experience in successful product development. Able to effectively communicate and collaborate with related departments during all phases of design. Targeting both Hardware Design and FPGA Design-focused leadership roles that will call upon use of diverse and still-growing skill set. Seeking to wear many hats in areas where capabilities would serve as an asset.

Project Management | Fiscal Controls | Switching-Mode Power Supplies | Hardware & FPGA Design

Embedded Electronics | Firmware Development | R&D | DC-DC Convertors | Analog & Digital Circuits | Design Simulation Control Systems | Test Development & Execution Laboratory Testing & Validation | EMC/EMI Filtering & Testing

System Design & Specifications | Failure Analysis Communication (French Fluency) | Mentoring & Supervision

Skills & Applications: Altium Designer, LTspice, Matlab/Simulink, Mathcad, DxDesigner, PADS, PSpice, Simetrix/Simplist, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Unix/Linux and Microsoft Office.

Programing Languages: Python, C, C++, Matlab

  Lead the hardware team in crafting new technologies to capture and analyze locomotive telemetry data for the railway sector; incorporate railway interfaces and analog measures to determine locomotives health for Railnova clientele

  Drive all phases of development including product requirements, design specification, prototype development, testing, validation, industrialization and certification processes

  Work in a Project Lead role during the second generation of Railnova s flagship product, the Railster UG2

  Manage all firmware development including low-level driver development using a STM32 microcontroller

  Specify design essentials for all required power supplies, interfaces, analog/sensor interfaces, GPS/GSM modules and onboard communication protocols e.g. USB, Ethernet and I2C

  Complete all Schematic Capture and Layout in Altium Designer; call on SolidWorks for mechanical design functions

  Artfully negotiate pricing with vendors and assemblers; make regular visits to ensure adherence to quality standards

  Designed a LiFePO4 battery pack with integrated cell protection/balancing and battery health monitoring features

  Also crafted a SuperCap storage circuit to fuel reliability during system shutdowns and power interruptions

  Garnered railway certification and led related testing performed at accredited laboratory facilities

  Conceived and built an electronics lab including the acquisition of all required equipment and tools

  Worked as a lead supply chain professional in delivering 226 Railsters in only a few months; introduced quality principles, including ECOs, to address fleet issues and managed the seamless deployment of Redmine as a workflow tool.

  Completed all mechanical and electrical designs for Railster UG2 (RUG2)

o   Included supporting equipment, test benches, flashing stations and battery monitoring stations

o   Worked as a Project Lead for RUG2 and, in doing so, maintained Innoviris reporting and document management

o   Escalated issues as required to maintain project focus and keep it intact at all times

  Designed power supplies and related electrical systems for plasma confinement experiments related to fusion power production; built, and tested PCBs for data acquisition and control interface purposes

  Developed a multi-megawatt Ćuk convertor, as well as related electrical, communication, power and control systems

  Crafted a 96-channel digital and analog interface used for data acquisition and equipment control

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Continued

  Coordinated project efforts across contracts for global Fortune 500 companies, among other clients

  Engineered and manufactured custom designs focused on the integration of automated coil winding machines

  Ensured that products met definition scopes and specifications as outlined by Engineers and Product Specialists

  Fostered and sustained lasting vendor relationships in order to control costs in procuring equipment

  Configured and programmed automation equipment e.g. Scara/Fanuc robots, vision and safety systems, laser sensing equipment and PLC

  Completed design configurations for customized manufacturing equipment including fully automated-assembly lines

  Directed operations for an organization focused on regional restaurant construction and renovation

  Supervised a team of over 70 employees and achieved $1M in annual revenue

  Worked diligently to negotiate bank financing; developed business planning for achieving operational and fiscal goals related to accounting, payroll and tax functions

  Led large-scale capital projects and logistics planning for restaurants in need of operational improvements focused on workflow patterns, infrastructure, kitchen installations and other efficiencies

  Managed substantial project portfolio made of eight major construction and renovation efforts

  Ensured the ongoing maintenance of facilities and equipment; determined annual, ongoing capital improvements

  Conceived, executed and managed a series of five unique food service and entertainment establishments during tenure in conjunction with local residents, business leaders and government entities

  Served as a member of an investigation team tasked with exploring techniques used to manufacture wind turbines

  Called on cost-efficient every day materials that are both commonly found and readily available in developing nations

  Developed an intelligent battery-charging circuit designed to optimize power transfer processes

  Called on a diverse knowledge base spanning multiple-disciplines e.g. electromechanics, electromagnetics, fabrication, and systems engineering to conceptualize, build and test turbine system elements

  Increased power output by implementing use of a controlled battery-charging converter

  Markedly reduced production costs while bolstering efficiencies using newly-developed generator manufacturing techniques and best practices

License, Commercial Pilot-Single Engine Land with Instrument Rating, FAA, 2013

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2011

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March 19, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any leadership opportunity years of demonstrated Hardware Design Engineer with a demonstrated track record of driving engineering teams to succeed. With any role I take on, I ll prove my acumen in the design, simulation and testing of embedded systems. I am also a proven expert as it relates to mechanical design, as exhibited in my strong background and wealth of career experience.

  As a professional, I am able to excel in fast-paced settings that call for flexibility. I work well as both an independent achiever and contributory team member to lend to seamless operations. Over the course of my career, I refined my talents as it relates to both Hardware Design and FPGA Design, areas I have a vested interest in as I seek out my next career adventure.

  While serving as a pivotal Railnova stakeholder, I worked as a lead supply chain professional in delivering 226 Railsters in only a few months. In this time, I introduced quality principles, including ECOs, to address fleet issues. I also managed the seamless deployment of Redmine as a workflow tool.

  During my time with Itasca Automation Systems, I worked as a Project Engineer to organize all project efforts across contracts. This included work with global Fortune 500 companies, among other types of clients.

  My experiences thus far have sharpened my product development, startup and project management competencies, as well as my ability to connect positively with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders at all levels. I m able to effectively communicate and collaborate with related departments during all phases of design processes.

  In addition to my work chronology, I earned my Commercial Pilot License with a Single Engine Land with Instrument Rating focus, from the FAA in 2013.I also have my BSEE degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed in 2011.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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