% resume.tex % % (c) 2002 Matthew Boedicker (original author) http://mboedick.org % (c) 2003-2007 David J. Grant http://www.davidgrant.ca % % This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 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Engineering Physics (Electrical Engineering Option)}{1997-2002} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Graduated with Honors, \textbf{86\%} cumulative average, and Dean's Honour List each year.} \resitem{Relevant courses: Solid-state physics, Quantum Mechanics, Semiconductor Devices (BJT, HBT, FET, analog IC layout and simulation), Digital Systems Design using VHDL, Waveguides and Photonics, RF, Analog/Digital Communications Systems, Analog Hardware Design} \end{itemize} \end{itemize} \resheading{Work Experience} \begin{itemize} \item \ressubheading{D-Wave Systems}{Vancouver, BC}{Junior Research Scientist and Software Engineer}{May 2002 - Aug. 2002} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Implemented quantum computing algorithms in a JAVA quantum computer simulator, such as quantum Fourier transform, and the quantum eigenvalue finding algorithm.} \resitem{Implemented algorithms for generating Hamiltonians for small molecules.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{EXI Wireless}{Richmond, BC}{Bluetooth Group Software and Hardware Engineer}{May 2001 - Aug. 2001} \begin{itemize} %\resitem{Part of a group working to produce a Bluetooth-LAN Access Point and other OEM products.} \resitem{Wrote firmware and PC software tools to implement an embedded FLASH/EPROM memory serial programmer for an Atmel Thumb AT91FR4081 processor.} %\resitem{Wrote documentation for firmware programmers describing the hardware.} \resitem{Tested, debugged, and fixed Bluetooth development boards with hardware problems.} \resitem{Programmed an embedded serial command interface and memory peak/poke utilities.} \resitem{Integrated EXI's patient monitoring system with Bluetooth wireless networking technology.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{EXI Wireless}{Richmond, BC}{RFID Tags Group Hardware Engineer}{Sep. 2000 - Dec. 2000} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Managed a Bluetooth daughter-board project; created schematics and PCBs using OrCAD.} \resitem{Created an embedded web server demo using a DOS Stamp single-board computer.} \resitem{Designed and implemented an automated RFID Tag Tester. Created schematics and PCB using OrCAD, and programmed GPIB and serial port communication routines in C.} \resitem{Tested RF ID tags using RF equipment (spectrum analyzers, attenuators, TEM cells, antennae).} \resitem{Programmed GPIB data acquisition routines in C for an RFID RF Immunity testing program.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{Dr. Andre Marziali's Biophysics Lab}{UBC}{NSERC Research Enginner}{May 2000 - Aug. 2000} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Developed novel technology for thermal cycling of DNA samples in sub-micro litre volumes.} \resitem{Designed mechanical and electrical components for a 384-sample prototype system.} \resitem{Wrote control software/drivers in LabVIEW for the gantry robot and plate stacker.} \resitem{Built three prototypes for a 384 hole aluminium thermal cycling block.} %\resitem{Sketched components using GenericCAD and AutoCAD 2000 Mechanical Desktop software.} %\resitem{Tested and debugged major system components including a high-precision pipetting tool.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{Nortel Networks, OPTera Solutions, Photonic Group}{Kanata, ON}{Research Engineer}{Jan. 1999 - Apr. 1999} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Designed a new method of measuring thermal and adiabatic chirp in 1.25/2.5 GHz Lasers. This new method has now been patented by my supervisor Kihong Kim (U.S. patent \# 6,178,001).} \resitem{Tested and characterized laser diodes, DWDM filters, and Mach-Zehnder Interferometers} \resitem{Programmed automated DC Laser Testing and Mach-Zehnder Interferometer data acquisition and analysis programs using LabVIEW (over GPIB).} %\resitem{Designed a solderless laser diode clamp, for clamping diode packages to PCB without soldering.} \resitem{Constructed Mach-Zehnder Interferometers using bare fibre spliced together, and characterized them.} \resitem{Was responsible for all lab testing routines involving lasers, filters, and interferometers.} \end{itemize} \end{itemize} \resheading{School Projects} \begin{itemize} \item \ressubheading{SpectraVu Medical}{Vancouver, BC}{Engineering Physics Project Lab, APSC 479}{Sep. 2001 - Apr. 2002} \begin{itemize} \resitem{ Designed and implemented a digital video processing system for lung cancer imaging,} \resitem{Selected components (video DAC, ADC) and created schematics in OrCAD.} \resitem{Implemented image processing functions and data control blocks in VHDL using an Altera ACEK1K FPGA. Learned VHDL and MAX+PlusII development tool on my own time.} %\resitem{Simulated the various blocks using MAX+PlusII simulation tool.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{Analog Circuit Design and MOSFET Device Design}{}{Semiconductor Devices Course, EECE 480}{Sep. 2001 - Apr. 2002} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Designed a high-frequency cascode amplifier, simulated it using HSPICE, and did layout using Cadence Virtuoso Layout software. Manufactured on a Gennum GA911 chip.} \resitem{Designed and simulated a deep sub-micron (~70 nm channel) MOSFET using MEDICI.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{Low-cost Optoelectronic Localizer}{}{Engineering Physics Project Lab, APSC 459}{Sep. 2000 - Apr. 2001} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Worked on the LoCOL (Low-cost Optoelectronic Localizer) project in a team of three.} \resitem{Programmed a PIC microcontroller to control the timing of the three CCD cameras.} \resitem{Designed power supply and re-built electrical circuits for the CCD sensors, processors.} %\resitem{Helped build an enclosure for optics and electronics in the Student Machine Shop.} \end{itemize} \item \ressubheading{Other Projects}{}{UBC and at home}{1999-2000} \begin{itemize} \resitem{Designed and debugged a digital voltmeter using a Motorola 68000 processor.} \resitem{Added features to the digital voltmeter including scrolling text, and a warning buzzer, which won 3rd place in the IEEE Voltmeter Competition.} \resitem{Constructed and debugged a digital clock on a PCB for PHYS 159.} \resitem{Built an AM short-wave radio at home, on a 2" $\times$ 2.5'' piece of breadboard.} \end{itemize} \end{itemize} \resheading{Awards} \begin{tabular*}{6.5in}{l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r} Faculty of Engineering Scholarship (\$2,300) & 2002\\ Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (\$15,000) & 2002-2003\\ Industrial NSERC Undergraduate Research Award (\$4500) & 2002\\ UBC OSI (Outstanding Student Initiative) Entrance Scholarship (\$10,000) & 1997-2002\\ Engineering Physics 50th Anniversary Scholarship (\$600) & 2001\\ Anne. M. Mack Scholarship (\$500) & 2001\\ NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (\$4000) & 2000\\ United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1518 Scholarship (\$1000) & 1998\\ Top Senior Math Student Award & 1997\\ B.C. Provincial Exam Scholarship (\$1000) & 1997\\ B.C. Government Passport to Education (\$800) & 1997\\ James Whiteside Elementary Parent Advisory Committee Award (\$200) & 1997\\ \end{tabular*} \resheading{Skills} \begin{description} \item[Languages:] C/C++, \LaTeX, Java, SPICE, MEDICI (TCAD), VHDL/VHDL-AMS, 68000 and PIC Assembly \item[Operating Systems:] Linux (Debian), Solaris, UNIX, MacOS X, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP \item[Applications:] Mathematica, MatLab, GNU Octave, LabVIEW, Cadence, \LaTeX, OpenOffice, MS Office XP, OrCAD schematic capture \& PCB layout, Altera MAX+PlusII VHDL FPGA Design \item[Lab Skils:] Digital/Analog Scopes, Spectrum Analyzer, Function Generators \item[Fab Skills:] PECVD and sputtering deposition, UV lithography, wet etch, dry etch (RIE), mask aligner, step profiler, ellipsometry, infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction \item[Miscellaneous:] software configuration management, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, exceptional problem solving skills, good teams skills \end{description} \resheading{Interests} \begin{description} \item[Academic:] Solid state devices, nanotechnology, photonics, microcontrollers, RF/wireless \item[Sports:] Playing hockey and swimming \item[Computers:] Currently maintain two official Debian Linux packages, Mozilla beta tester, enjoy using and learning Linux systems, Building electronics projects at home, and writing JAVA software \item[Musical:] Playing guitar and piano \item[Membership:] Student member of IEEE since 1998, Materials Research Society member since 2002 \item[Other:] Reading novels \end{description} \end{document}