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A self-motivated, creative problem-solver with over 25 years combined experience in the field of electronics. Certified by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to be an Engineer-in-training (EIT). Plan to take the Professional Engineer Exam in April of 2004.

EDUCATION:

1989            ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, Arizona
                    Bachelors of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology

Program had an applied engineering curriculum: nearly all lectures included a lab to apply theories learned in class.

1984            MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mesa, Arizona
                    Associates Degree in General Studies
                    Includes four semesters each of Physics, Chemistry and Calculus.

1974            U.S. NAVY SCHOOLS                    

Basic Electricity and Electronics School, Electronics Technician "A" School, Nuclear Power School and Nuclear Power Operation Prototype (A1W).

SKILLS:                   

Knowledge of standard electronic laboratory equipment and procedures. Familiar in the use of personal computers with emphasis on engineering analysis, CAD, word processing and spreadsheets. High mechanical aptitude. Very organized. Proficiently used interpersonal and communication skills managing small groups of technical staff.

EXPERIENCE:

May 1993-Present    STANTRONIX Mesa, Arizona

Electronics Design Specialist. Sole Proprietorship

Available for design of new products, especially linear and switching power supplies utilizing pulse width modulation. Keep up with the rapidly changing technology in manufacturing and development of new products.

Nov. 2002-June 2003    MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Mesa, Arizona

Laboratory Assistant

Work in the Adaptive Laboratory, which is a computer laboratory set aside for people with disabilities or handicaps, teaching the people to operate the computers and other equipment and made recommendations as to improve the operation of the lab utilizing my skills and talent.

May 2002-July 2002    DYNATRONIX Tempe, Arizona

Sales Representative for Arizona

Acquired customers for the electroplating power supply industry. Also hosted conference sponsored by Dynatronix.

May 1997-Oct. 1997    ETA ENGINEERING, INC. Tempe, Arizona                    

Associate Engineer

Built, evaluated and tested prototype controls and regulators. Performed repair and final testing of existing controls for Photovoltaic and other forms of alternative energy systems. Contributed to technology of future designs of alternative energy systems.
 

Nov. 1993-Aug. 1994  ARIZONA ORGAN REPAIR Phoenix, Arizona

Electronics Service Technologist

Work included acting as a liaison between A.O.R. and Casio Warranty Manager; also troubleshooting, parts ordering and inventory for repairing watches, calculators, digital diaries and other Casio products. Customized Lotus 123 program to upload rebate information to host Casio computer. Customer relations was also part of the work.

Oct. 1989-July 1991  MAGNETEK POWER TECHNOLOGY SYS. Anaheim, California

Associate Engineer

Initially worked in Sustaining Engineering Department. Work included preparing cost versus advantage analysis of upgrading existing power conversion equipment; procured parts, supervised building and tested prototypes.

Transferred to Developmental Engineering Department. As part of anew design team, used knowledge of power analog electronics and control IC's to devise electrical power converters and various support equipment. Responsible for testing designs and writing test procedures for preparation of production runs.

June 1984-Oct. 1988  WECKERLY & ASSOCIATES Chandler, Arizona

Cartographer/Draftsman Part-time while attending school

Drew results of survey, topographical and subdivision maps.

May 1979-Feb. 1982   HUMPHREY INCORPORATED San Diego, California

R & D Electro-Mechanical Technician

As lead man, work included final stage assembly, calibration and troubleshooting of rotational rate transducer, as well as training and supervision, updating designs and documentation, and providing quality control inspection and environmental testing.

Mar. 1972-Mar. 1978   U.S. NAVY

USS Enterprise CVAN-65

Reactor plant operator and reactor control equipment operator. Stood watches and performed maintenance and repairs to nuclear control and instrumentation systems.
 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Have been an active member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Phoenix Area Consultants Network from time to time and truly believe in the conduct of their "Code of Ethics." Received a letter of appreciation from NASA for comments on the subject of Power Electronics. Vice-President of the student chapter of the IEEE while at A.S.U. Received the Good Conduct Medal in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam-Era.

HOBBIES: Competitive Tennis, Listening to Music, Backpacking, Nutrition and Drawing

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