OBJECTIVE

• Seeking a technical position in the area of Communications where I can apply academic and theroretical disciplines to practical use.
  
  

University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, December, 1999
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, 3.332, June, 1998
Major: Electrical Engineering
GPA 3.334 (Undergraduate)

Coursework taken: Digital Communication System; Estimation and Detection in Communication and Radar Engineering; Information Theory; Channel and Source Coding; Channel Coding Theory; Stochastic Modeling with Applications to Telecommunications Systems; Telecommunication Switching and Queueing Systems; Data Communications and Telecommunication Networks; Digital Signal Processing; Communication Systems.

Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA
Communication Systems Engineer in Advance Telecommunications Technology: July '00 - present

• Coded a scanning algorithm in VBA and Matlab that will be used to combat a sattelites’s pointing error allowing satellites to “better” acquire crosslink signals.
• Researched on NASA’s TDRSS (Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System) obtaining communication details such as data rates and receive and transmit frequencies as well as budget link information.
• Assisted with the charging of Lithium ion cells for the Avionics Product Center.
• Supported Ground Support Engineering in the calibration/validation of a Spacecraft Support Rack (SSR).
• Coordinated with Program Office, System and Engineering Leads and Technical Publications to prepare and produce the System CDR (Critical Design Review) package for Astrolink.
  

Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, CA
Electrical Engineering Intern in Qualcomm Consumer Product Division: Summers of '98 & '99

• Researched on pulse-charging algorithms for Li-Ion batteries.
• Coded different variations of a pulse-charging algorithm to be tested on Li-Ion rechargeable batteries.
• Evaluated the performances of the different versions of a pulse-charging algorithm.
• Learned about the fundamentals, advancements, and different applications of CDMA technology.
• Researched comprehensively on the different types of battery chargers.
• Designed a battery charger circuit capable of charging a battery to 4.1V utilizing Electronic Workbench and MicroSim.
  

CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO., El Segundo, CA
Intern in Low Pressure Distillation Utilities: June '97 - June '98

• Enhanced the company's capabilities to perform load flow and short circuit analysis by modeling the entire electrical system into Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP).
• Gained experience with high voltage system layout, protective schemes, and electrical equipment.
  
• Refined communication and teamwork skills by weekly discussion of progress with supervisor.
  

ACCLAIM BILLING, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Billing CLerk: November 1993 - June 1997

• Processed insurance claim forms and supervised and trained new employees assigned to unit.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Computer languages: Basic, Fortran, HTML, and C++ .
• Applications: Matlab, Logic Works, PSPICE, MicroSim, Electronic Workbench, ETAP, CAPTOR, Microsoft Office, Visio, Visual Basic Application (VBA) and Satellite Tool Kit (STK).
• Operating Systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Unix, MSDOS, Fortran and HTML.

Honors

• Qualcomm, Inc. Scholarship 1998-99
• Chevron Science Award, 1997-98
• GTE Foundation Award, 1997-98
• GTE Foundation Award, 1996-97
• Edward and Julie Wasserman Scholarship, 1996-97
• Academic Advancement Program Science Award, 1996-97
• UCLA Alumni Scholarship, 1995-96
• M&E Rosenfeld Scholarship, 1995-96
  
  

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity, UCLA
• National Society of Black Engineers, UCLA
• Eta Kappa Nu, UCLA
  Corporate Relations Chairperson,1997-98
• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1997-98
  
  

REFERENCES

• Available upon request