OBJECTIVE

To have a career in computer engineering research and development, with specific interests including: neural networks, digital computing, robotics, automation, and digital control.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Computer Engineering, May 1997
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, expected May 1999
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

SKILLS

Experience in design of robotics and automation.

• Controlling mechanical systems.
• Designing based on control, electrical, and mechanical considerations.
• Construction of prototypes and end product.

Familiarity with electronic hardware and computer software.

• Design and use of many levels of electronic hardware, including microcontrollers, digital circuitry, and analog circuitry.
• Extensive knowledge of the C and C++ programming languages.

CAVE programming experience.

• Ability to use OpenGL and the NCSA Vanilla Sound Server to create a wide variety of virtual worlds in the CAVE.
• Attended NCSA CAVE programming boot camp.

Experience in leadership and working as a member of a team.

• Leader of a group of 19 electrical engineers.
• Designing and building systems as part of a team.
• Worked as the electrical/computer expert of a diverse engineering team.
• Worked as a member of a team of electrical and computer engineers.

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, August 1997 - present
Computer Engineering Lab

• Helping students with projects in digital design, microprocessor design, and programming.
• Maintaining Linux network for student use.

Sensing and Controls team member, May 1996 - present
Virginia Tech Autonomous Vehicle Team.
Competed in 4th and 5th Annual Unmanned Ground Robotics Competition.

• First place and third place design competition winners in 1996.
• First place, second place, and honorable mention design competition winners in 1997.
• Leader of electrical engineers on team.
• Specialties include computer vision, path planning, motor control, and obstacle sensing technologies.

Design Engineer, May 1996 - Sept. 1996
Fiber-Conn Assemblies, Inc., Columbia, Maryland.

• Member of team which designed and built a machine to automate a step of fiber-optic cable assembly.
• Worked on control logic, sensors, parts specification, general electronics, mechanical systems design.