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16th IAP Annual Fall Meeting October 2005 Resume Book RESEARCHERS: Dr. Carlos Cuadros Proposal: Switching Audio Amplifier for Single Button-Cell Battery Fed Systems Students: Eduardo. Aponte Ramon. Martínez María. Merced Dr. Nayda Santiago Proposal: Environmental Monitoring Testbed Application Coding for the WIMS Microcontroller Students: Lenin Rodríguez Aracelis Ruiz Xavier Pena Vanessa Vásquez Alexis Torres Dr. Domingo Rodríguez & Dr. Nayda Santiago Proposal: Rendering of Radar images on an SGI machine Students: Ricardo Veguilla Emanuel Alonso Dr. Eduardo Juan Proposal: Reconstruction of Area-Distance Profiles of Rigid Conduits Using the Ware-Aki Algorithm Students: Ramón Robles Dr. Raúl Torres Proposal: Wireless Communication Robotic Soccer Students: Antonio Fuentes Cristopher González José Sanabria Tomás Maldonado Israel Acevedo José Faura Jessie Flores Frances Guzmán Luis López Javier Malavé Haydee Rivera Vicente Rodriguez Carlos Santiago Sonia Torres Page 2 Researchers Dr. Raúl Torres Proposal: Calibration of Multi-Cameras Setup Students: Tomás Maldonado Gerald Quintero Gabriel Albors Erick Martínez Glorimar Noriega Cynthia Rodríguez Ingrid Santiago Dr. Wilson Rivera Proposal: Performance and Sensitivity of an Inversion Model for Hyperspectal Remote Sensing. Student: Yamil Rivera Dr. Rogelio Palomera & Charles Parkhurst (TexasInstruments) Proposal: Design of a current feedback operational amplifier Students: Francisco Collazo Marcos López Dr. Rogelio Palomera Proposal: Design and applications of a microcontroller (SSL01) Students: Ruben Nieves Héctor Irizarry Wilfredo Bermudez José Rodríguez Proposal: Automatic generation of equivalent circuits containing floating nullors. Students: Abel Labour Rafael Leavit Obed Cabán Dr. Jose Cedeño Proposal: A Differential Evolution Approach to Power System State Estimation Students: Juan L. Vargas Héctor Correa Dr. Lionel Orama Proposal: Two Stage Instrumentation Signal Amplifier for a Lighting Detection Antenna Students: Manuel Vega RESUME BOOK On campus address: PO Box 5440 Mayagüez PR 00681 Permanent address: PO Box 141382 Arecibo PR 00614 Phone (787) 399-2093 e-mails: Alexis.Torres@ece.uprm.edu , Alexis.Torres@gmail.com Webpage: http://www.alexistorres.com OBJECTIVES: To develop and extend my knowledge in Engineering by working at an organization, where my range of skills and potentials contribute in a significant way to areas of common interest. EDUCATION: 2001 - Present: Degree Sought: Specialty GPA: Overall GPA: Expected Graduation: WORK EXPERIENCE: Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern – FrontPage Team Microsoft Corporation - Seattle, Washington Responsibilities: As a SDET, I worked closely with my team and the Program Managers (PMs) to determine specification feasibility, and to develop test plans to ensure customer needs are met. I was also involved in specs reviews and inspections, providing feedback on testability to PMs. Accomplishments: During this internship (my second one at Microsoft), I tested 15 of the 30 Templated SharePoint Applications released on August 1st 2005. Created test scripts to be used for all 30 templates and any upcoming new templates, and wrote a TDS. (A complete list of the applications templates can be seen at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sppt/wssapps/default.mspx.) Technology Intern Commoca, Inc. – Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Responsibilities: As a VoIP startup company, Commoca presents a rich and varied set of challenges and responsibilities. I am assigned to conduct, implement and maintain tests on phone software. The tests are designed to cover: GUI, System, Call Control, and others. Accomplishments: Continued and completed a Unit Testing Suite. Added instrumentation code to make the automation possible. Designed the “Test Engine” automation tool, which combines Java with various scripting languages to conduct automation of predefined test and user scenarios. Software Test Engineer (STE) Intern – Visio Team Microsoft Corporation – Seattle, Washington Responsibilities: As a STE, I had the task to deliver a quality product to the customers. Worked to prepare a functional product for release, methodically writing test breakouts and bug reports; identifying the user and determining the amount and severity of bugs entered against a given product. Accomplishments: Successfully accomplished and exceeded all the goals proposed by my team leader, culminating with hire recommendation from my manager. Wrote a Test Design Specification (TDS) that describes the planned test cases for my area. I also automated test using C# and others scripting languages. July 2001 – May 2004 Satellite Data Acquisition and Processing Operator Space Information Laboratory, Tropical Center for Earth and Space Studies – Mayagüez Puerto Rico May 2004 - August 2004 August 2004 – May 2005 May 2005 – August 2005 ALEXIS O. TORRES-MARTÍNEZ University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus B.S. in Computer Engineering - BSCE 3.77 on a 4.0 Scale 3.50 on a 4.0 Scale December, 2005 Responsibilities: Schedule, monitor, process, and archive data information of satellites like MODIS/TERRA, Land Sat 7, RadarSat and others. Operate and help maintain the operations of the UPRM’s satellite ground station. Study and research satellites images to make a thermal mosaic of the Caribbean. Initialize many small projects and ideas, and encourage others to work with me. Accomplishments: Conducted poster sessions and public presentations to show other researchers my achievements and goals. Wrote and co-wrote technical papers. Trained other students in my areas of expertise. Collaborated with professors and students from others departments or institutions in their research projects. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Programming Languages and Technologies: Java, Servlets, .Net, C-language, C++, C#, Assembly (80x86 family, and MIPS) Scripting Languages: DOS and Bash scripting, Perl, TCL , JSP, PHP Technical Tools: Mathlab, PSpice, LogicWorks, Netbeans, VisualStudio, References: References are available upon request. ANTONIO FUENTES VIGUIÉ ANTONIOFV@GMAIL.COM Permanent -Postal- Address: G.P.O. Box 7764 Ponce, P.R. 00732-7764 Phone: (787) 843-8091 OBJECTIVE: Searching for a summer internship, coop or research that will help me develop and further extend my knowledge in Engineering by employing my current skills to contribute the company’s interest. EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) and Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Specialization: Electrical, Hardware and Software Engineering Expected Graduation Date: May 2007 Major G.P.A: 3.45 / 4.00 RELEVANT COURSES: Electronics II | Logic Circuits | Microprocessors | Data Structures | Programming Structures Communications Theory COURSES IN PROGRESS: Electromagnetism | Computer Architecture | Digital Electronics | Robotics Research EXPERIENCE: Damman Development. Corp. • Facility services that include maintenance and operations of equipment systems • Management work. Independent PC Technician • Repairing and maintenance of PC. MOBILE: (787) 370 - 1565 Since 1999 Since 1999 PROJECTS: • Fall 2005 - Microprocessor – Design and implementation of a microprocessor (in progress). • Fall 2005 - Robotics Research – Design, construction, wireless communication and programming of the microprocessor of robots (RoboCup). • Spring 2005 - Photocell – Implementation of a photocell design. • Spring 2005 - Digital Code Detector – Design of a circuit, using the LogicWorks. • Spring 2005 - Communication – Design of wireless internet service for the entire city of Mayagüez. • Fall 2004 - Movie Database – Store information of different movies in a binary search tree and sorted doubly linked lists implemented in C++. • Fall 1999 – Optical Mouse – Design and construction of an optical mouse for handicapped people. TECHNICAL SKILLS: • CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certified Service Professional (in progress) • Programming languages: C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Fortran, Scheme, MIPS, 80x86, PLC and TI • Software: PSpice, AutoCAD, MatLab, LogicWorks, Microsoft Office, Windows (3.1, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP), Linux, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, IAR Embedded System, SystemView, Active HDL, MiniTab, WordPerfect Office GENERAL SKILLS: • Bilingual (Spanish and English) • Quick learner, good oral communication, leadership, responsible and organized • Ability to work under pressure and in teamwork EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) • Society of Electrical Engineers, PR (SIE), Mayagüez • IEEE, IEEE Computer Society Member Member Member Fall 2005 – Present Fall 2005 – Present Fall 2003 – Present Urb. La Vega Calle B-148 Villalba PR. 00766 Cel: (939) 579-9205 E-mail: gundan01@gmail.com Carlos J. Santiago Carvajal Objetivos Obtener un empleo que me ayude a complementar mis estudios en el campo de Ingeniería de computadoras con una experiencia práctica. Educación Ingeniería en Computadoras Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Mayagüez, PR. 2001 – 2003 Ingeniería Eléctrica concentración en Computadoras (GPA:3.62) Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR. 1998 - 2001 Grado de Escuela Superior (GPA:3.45) Escuela Francisco Zayas Santana Villalba, PR. 2004 Experiencias de Trabajos 2003 Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR. Centro de progreso universitario Tutor en el área de matemáticas Destrezas Reparar y configurar PCs: Instalación de memoria, equipos IDE y tarjetas PCI Sistemas operativos: Instalación de Windows 95, 98 & XP y sus aplicaciones (Ex.: Office, IE, etc.) Lenguajes de programación: C++, Assembly Language, Java Idiomas: Español, Inglés Proyectos En C++ tuve la oportunidad de trabajar en proyectos que envolvieron problemas matemáticos, proyectos para la organización de datos o información. En Assembly Language tuve la oportunidad de resolver problemas matemáticos haciendo uso de MIPS y poder simular éstos haciendo uso de SPIM para ver el comportamiento del programa en el simulador. CHRISTOPHER GONZÁLEZ GONZÁLEZ OPHER27@GMAIL.COM MOBILE: (787) 309-5007 Permanent -Postal- Address: Parcelas Amadeo Ave. Angel Sandín #34 Vega Baja, PR. 00693 Phone: (787) 858-0722 OBJECTIVE: Seeking active participation in a summer internship that allows me to use my skills and knowledge in the Electrical Engineering field. EDUCATION: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Concentration: Control Systems Expected Graduation Date: December 2006 Major G.P.A: 3.54 / 4.00 RELEVANT COURSES: Control Systems | Logic Circuits | Microprocessors | Power | Communications Theory | Electronics II COURSES IN PROGRESS: Automation and Robotics | Power Electronics| Electromagnetism II | Robotics Research | Electric Machines PROJECTS: • Fall 2005 - Robotic Research – Design, construction, and wireless communication for robots (RoboCup). • Fall 2005 - Product Sorter- Implementation of mechanical arm to sort products based on size. (In progress) • Spring 2005 - Design of Airplane Controller – Implementation of design techniques and tools • Spring 2005 - Communication – Design of wireless internet service for the entire city of Mayagüez. • Spring 2004 - Binary Multiplier – Multiplier design using logic gates. . TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Familiar with various laboratory procedures including design, assembly and analysis of basic RL, RCL, RC , digital and amplifier circuits. • Programming languages: C and 80x86 • Software: PSpice, AutoCAD, MatLab, LogicWorks, Microsoft Office, Windows ( 98, ME, 2000, XP), SystemView, Lab View, Pro-model. OTHERS: • Bilingual (Spanish and English) • Quick learner, good oral communications, leadership, responsible and organized • Ability to work under pressure and in teamwork EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) • Society of Electrical Engineers, PR (SIE), Mayagüez • IEEE, IEEE Control Systems Society Member Fall 2005 – Present Member Fall 2005 – Present Member Fall 2003-- Present CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ HERNANDEZ ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Address: HC 59 Box 5661 Aguada, P.R. 00602 Objetives: company. Home phone: (787) 868-9078 Cellular: (787) 410-9938 e-mail: tiaxyrod@gmail.com Coop or Internship in Electrical Engineering field within a Education: January 2001-until present UPR Mayaguez Campus Mayaguez, P.R. • • • B.S., Electrical Engineering, 6th year student GPA 3.09 Expected date of graduation: December 2005 1999-December 2001 UPR Aguadilla Campus • Aguadilla, P.R. Studied two years and a half a B.S. of Technology to the Electrical Engineering Courses Related: Robotic and Automatization, Design project in Robosoccer research, Power Electronics, Electronics, Circuit Analysis, Converters research, Control Systems, Microprocessor, and Logic Circuits. ~Communication: Spanish and basic knowledge in English, Able to work in team environment. ~Programming: PLC, C Language, PC Board, Mat Lab ~Software: Microsoft Office, Pspice Skills: Experience: August 2002-until present Auxiliary Assistance in Federal Loans office in the Finances Department of UPR Mayaguez Campus. Summer 2001 Auxiliary Assistance in the General Engineering department of UPR Mayaguez Campus during the month of June. September-December 2001 Mathematic Tutor in the UPR Aguadilla Campus during the first semester of 2001. Summer 2000 Secretary Assistance in the Government Department of Public Works during the month of June. RR 11 Box 4102 Bayamón, PR 00956 Home Phone: (787) 799-0099 eduardo.aponte@gmail.com Mobile: (787) 234-5859 Eduardo Aponte Rivera Objective Acquire a Coop working experience or Summer Internship opportunity. August 2005 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Research in due – CPES Working on the design and construction of a Switching Audio Amplifier Experience August 2005 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Research in due – Low Voltage Analog CMOS Design Working with several Designs, Simulation & Layout Tools. June 2005 Eli Lilly Company Carolina, PR Coop – Engineering Practice Working on a Power Factor Correction Project and the training of the Electricians using the Fluke – Power Quality Analyzer January 2005 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Class Project – Designing a Child Security System Logic Circuit (Patent in Progress) Education December 2006 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR BS in Electrical Engineering Windows 98/2000/XP, PSPICE, Tanner, Logic Works, Word, Excel, Power Point, Mat Lab. Minitab, AutoCAD. Fully bilingual (Spanish & English) Active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Power Engineering Society (PES), Member of the Honorable Fraternity ΣΦΧ, TeatRUM, GEAR. Interest in research in the power and electronic engineering area, computers. I like to improve my professional and personal skills working as an engineer in a COOP plan. References are available on request Skills Interest References GABRIEL O. ALBORS MEDERO P.O. Box 5213 Mayagüez P.R. 00681-5213 OBJECTIVE Seeking an internship or Co-op in the Electrical Engineering field, to acquire work experiences where my professional and hands-on skills can be fully trained. Specific areas of interest include computers, robotics, control and power systems. EXPERIENCE 2003-2005 Computer Repair Technician NCP solutions San Juan, PR Email: albors12@gmail.com Cell: (787) 553-6805 Installed wireless network technology such as electronic libraries in public housing. Hardware installation, testing, replacement, upgrades and maintenance for customer service. 2004-2005 University Of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Study-Work Program To offer services such as campus orientation and providing study tools for students in the Information Center at the University. 2005-Current University Of Puerto Rico RUMBOTS Undergraduate Research in Controls. Mayagüez, PR Voluntary service for design and construction of the robots for the Robocup small league EDUCATION 2002-Present University Of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Pursuing B.S., Electrical Engineering. Expected Graduation: December 2007. GPA: 3.53 / 4.00 • Major: Control • Major: Power 2003-2004 CompuCursos Carolina, PR Obtained a certificate in computer assembly and as repair technician. SKILLS Basic knowledge of computer programming in Visual Basic for Applications (Excel). Basic knowledge of graphics design in Auto Cad. Troubleshooting and repair for personal computers. Fluent in Spanish and English language MatLab programming Engineering Software: Psipce, Logic Works ACTIVITIES 2004-2005 2005-Current 2005-Current SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) member ISE (Society of Electrical Engineering of Puerto Rico) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) Control System Society member Power Engineering Society member REFERENCES Available upon request Glorimar Noriega Díaz 10 F-6 Urb. Fair View San Juan, PR 00926 (787)755-4348 (787)627-1046 (c) E-mail: glorimarnoriega@yahoo.com Objective To participate in an internship or Coop program, to gain working experience that will be very useful for my professional and educational growth. Education May 2006 University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, PR Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Mayor in Control Systems Currently completing fourth academic year, 107 Credits approved. Professional Experience 2004-Present Robot-soccer investigation-University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus Participates in a computer based robots that play soccer by themselves. Work with the making strategically part of the project designing the equations and the coordinates where the robots should be at certain plays. Supervisor: Professor Raul Torres Summer 1999 Centro 4 Medical Center, Inc. E. Sanchez, M.D. Trujillo Alto, PR Appointment Scheduler Scheduled follow up appointments for clinic patients. Completed patient’s information sheets. Filed patients records and office documents as needed. Other Data Bilingual, (Spanish-English) computer literate; trained in the use of Basic Circuit Analysis Techniques and Basis C++ Language Programming, Windows 98-XP, Microsoft Office, PSpice, Logic Works, AutoCad and Mat Lab, LabView. Member of the IEEE Society (2002-Present) Treasurer of Senior Class (2001) Secretary of Counseling Students in High School (2001) Involved in arts and sports activities such as playing the piano, volleyball and swimming. Available upon request References CALLE 24 BLQ13 #1 URB.MIRAFLORES,BAYAMON PUERTO RICO 00957 PHONE 787-799-5806, 787-587-6481 • STUDENT NUMBER: 802-01-3153 • E-MAIL 802013153@UPRM.EDU HECTOR L. IRIZARRY OBJECTIVE Obtain an internship or coop that will provide me with hands on experience in my particular field of study and also help me to grow on a professional level. EDUCATION (May 2006) 2001 - Present University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering 4th year Major: Computer Engineering Major GPA 3.25/4.00; Specialization GPA: 3.40/4.00 SKILLS Knowledge in: C, C++, Assembly, Fortran, VHDL, Scheme, Linux, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and use of the internet as a virtual communication network and informative resource. Excellent leadership skills and also a team player. Work well under pressure. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Profound interest in computers, programming, communications, aeronautical sciences and integrate circuits. technology, Active Member of: The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). SSL01 Microcontroller Research: Design and implementation of a four bit micricontoller. LANGUAGES Full comprehension of both English and Spanish either written or oral. REFERENCES Available upon request Ingrid Santiago Maldonado P.O. Box 3871 Marina Station Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-3871 (787) 538-3597 (787) 255-0025 E-mail: ingrid.santiago@gmail.com Objective: To obtain a challenging experience in an electrical engineering or related field to gain both experience and knowledge, and in which I can contribute to the company’s success and growth. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected graduation date: May of 2006 Overall G.P.A.: 3.59 on a 4.00 scale Relevant courses: Introduction to Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electric Machines, Engineering Mechanics, Electrical Systems Analysis, Power, Electronics, Electromagnetics, Logics Circuits, Communications. Education: Experience: 20042004- present RUMBOTS, RUMBOTS UPR-Mayagüez Campus, Mayagüez, PR. Member of the Robot Soccer team: RUMBOTS. The task of the investigation is to create a team of small size robots to compete at the RoboCup 2005 (robot soccer). Currently working to develop the defense strategy of the team and program it in LabView. Intern, Engineer INROADS Intern Sikorsky Aircraft UTC, Stratford, CT. Worked as in the AFCS department, with the S-92. Developed a compliance database with the information needed for the FAA certification and approval of the aircraft improving the existing method used. Wrote an SER report, submitted to the FAA and TC for the construction of Aircraft #10, with information obtained by direct contact with over 30 employees and suppliers. Engineer INROADS Intern, Sikorsky Aircraft UTC, Stratford, CT. Worked in the engineering department supporting the avionics engineering process and CMM efforts. Worked with process documents and process flow charts, flow analysis, and others. Research Assistant, University of Hampton, Hampton, VA. Worked on a minorities program, over the summer, sponsored by N.A.S.A. (Q.E.M. N.A.S.A. sharp plus program). Studied the biomechanics of biological tissues (such as cartilage) constructing biphasic mathematical models in a written computer program. Competitive, and team player Bilingual (Spanish, English) Great sense of professionalism and integrity Fast learner, Responsible, Reliable, Organized Ability to delegate Ability to manage basic programming tools, MS tools, Visio, Matlab, Logic Works, Pspice, System View, PCSpim Summer 2004 Summer 2003 Summer 2000 Skills: Awards: 2004 - present 2001 – present Extracurricular Activities: Active INROADS Intern with Fairfield and Westchester Counties Affiliate Active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Active member of the Golden Key International Honour Society Inroads High Honor Roll Award Scholarship sponsored by UTC Department of Electrical Engineering Honors Roll Scholarship sponsored by Autoridad Acueductos Alcantarillados Address: P. O. Box 1123 Moca, P. R. 00676 Phone: (787) 818-1404 Email:israelacevedo@gmail.com Israel Acevedo Mercado Professional Objective Education To obtain an internship or a Coop for which I can fully contribute with my abilities, skills and educational background in technology and electronic engineering areas and to professionally grow with the company. 1995 - University de Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus. B.S. Electrical Engineering - 141 credits approved. (Expected graduation date – December 2005) November 2002 – January 2004. SMT Operator, Smart Modular / Solectron Company, Aguadilla P.R. (Temporary employed by Professional Recruiting Agency). • DEK operator, Panasonic SMT operator, IPC-A-610 certification. Experiences May 2002 – November 2002. SMT Operator, Hewlett Packard, Aguadilla P.R. (Temporary employed by Manpower). • MPM operator, Hand loading experience. October 2001 – February 2002. Production Operator, Avon Loma Linda, San Sebastián, P.R. (Temporary employed by Kelly Services) • Jewelry cutting and assembly. November 2000 – April 2001. Production Operator, Hewlett Packard, Aguadilla P.R. (Temporary employed by Manpower). • Functionality test operator, Mechanical parts assembler (back loading). Abilities and Skills Knowledge on managing electrical measurements instruments. Familiarization with electrical components. Practice simulating electric circuits on P-Spice computer program. Basic knowledge in computer. Fluency in English and Spanish languages. Excellent behavior. Good interpersonal relationships. Teamwork experience. Fast learner, highly disposed to develop professionally. High work standards. Available upon request. Personal Skills References B7 Ponce St. Villa Avila Guaynabo, PR 00969 (787) 383-3776 (787) 789-3776 jmelectrica@gmail.com Javier Malavé Dávila Objective To secure a challenging position in the field of Electrical Engineering with an interest in controls and embedded systems design. 2001 Operation Catapult Team Member of Project 17 to control a track in a Slot Car Racing game. South Ridge, WA Experience • Worked on the design of the circuit in which the PIC Microprocessor worked • Won 3rd place best overall project; over 100 students participated in the program • Professor in charge of Electrical Engineering projects picked our project as overall best 2002-2003 Special Project: Rumblebots Vice - President of Rumblebots Leader of Team Askiro Mayagüez, PR • Designed and modeled the team’s combat robot. • Built two gearboxes for two 2.5 HP motors which saved the team $2000. Worked and designed the projects website. Summer 2003 Camp Organizer grades 9th - 12 th. Innovation Summer Camp Guaynabo, PR • Organized an engineering summer camp at Wesleyan Academy for students • Lead two student teams in the construction of two human-sized hovercrafts. 2005 Special Project: Soccerbots Member of Hardware Team Mayagüez, PR • Designed and modeled the first version of the soccerbot. • Built the first robot in order to test the soccer program. Education 2002 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR th 4 year Electrical Engineering student, specializing in control systems design. Fluent in both Spanish and English; conversational Italian. Technically proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Swishmax (flash program), Dreamweaver, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, and Solidworks. Knowledge of Matlab, Pspice, Circuit Works, HTML, MySQL databases, and C programming language. Active member of IEEE, Controls Society, and SHPE. Skills Organizations e-mail: EMR9456@UPRM.EDU Jessie Flores Hidalgo Street BC-16 Urb. Santa Juanita Bayamón, Puerto Rico 00956 (787) 798-1637 / (787) 529-7283 jessflores22@gmail.com OBJECTIVE____________________________________________________________ An internship, which can provide me with a hand on experience in the electrical engineering field and where I could develop my professional skills. EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________ Summer 2002 Windsun Enterprise Bayamón, P.R. Data Entry Entering the company inventory in the computer. Entering the customers’ information in the computer. In charge of making the invoice. June 1999 Asuntos Fiscales Bayamón, P.R. Office Assistance In charge of organizing the files. In charge of mailing document to other department. EDUCATION____________________________________________________________ 2000-Present University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, P.R. B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering Expected Graduation Date: May 2006 SKILLS_________________________________________________________________ Leadership Skills, Teamwork, Responsible, Creative, Organize, Interpersonal relation, Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish). Computer Skills: Windows (95, 98, XP), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet, PSpice, AutoCad (2000). Drawing Skill. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________________________________________ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES________________________________________ November 2002 Community Service Volunteer (A home Clean and Paint program for abuse children on Mayaguez). 1998-2000 National Honor Society. April 1999 American Red Cross Volunteer (Blood Donation Program). If c/ Rafaela Rivera #45 URB. Paseo de los Artesanos Las Piedras, PR 00771 Cell - 787-462-6783 Tel – 787-733-1906 E- Mail: jose.faura@gmail.com José A. Faura Molina Objective Acquire a practical experience in electrical engineering. Education 2001–present University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus B.A., Electrical Engineering GPA: 2.87 in a 4.00 scale. Expected graduation date July 2006 January-May 2005 UPRM Mayagüez, PR Experience Research in Robotic Soccer Designed the wireless communication system for a robotic team to compete in the RoboCup 2006. Assembled a prototype for the communication system. Tested the prototype circuit coupled with the microprocessor of the robot. Experimented with serial transmission of data. Summer 2000 Department of Education Humacao, PR Computer Technician Worked assembling and repairing personal computers and configured and administered a local area network (LAN). Summer 1999 Intern Worked assembling computers. Drawing a building layout in AutoCAD software. Software engineering in BASIC language. Skills Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, and basic knowledge of French. Organized person, team-worker, fast learner Computer knowledge: Visual Basic 6.0, C language, Assembler, Word, Excel, Power Point, Pspice, Logic Works, Matlab, Lab View 2002-2003 Student Honor Roll SHPE – Society of Hispanic Engineers Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (2005) Department of Defense Dahlgren, VA Honors Activities José A Sanabria Tavárez HC 3 8811 Dorado, PR 00646 Tel. (787) 454-4182 jose.sanabria@gmail.com OBJECTIVE : To occupy a full time position as an Electrical Engineer or related fields in a professional environment that exploits my skills and/or helps me acquire new skills in an effective manner. : University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Completing a BS Majoring in Electrical Engineering Specialization in Control Systems 2000 – Present Expected Graduation Date: May 2006 Nicolás Sevilla Guemárez High School Accounting Clerk May 2000 E DUC AT I O N E X P E RI E N CE : Instrumentation Currently designing a home earthquake detector using a special strain gage made of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). August 2005 – Present Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering Design and implementation of a level control problem using a data acquisition card, electronics and an industrial PID controller. January 2005 – May 2005 Figueroa Construction Blueprints, Construction Worker, Equipment Manager June 2003 – August 2003 S KI L L S Computers : Linux, Unix, Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, PLC, C++, Assembly, Logic Works, PSpice, MatLab, VISIO, Lab View, SystemView Communication : Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) People/Social AF F I L I AT I O NS : Team worker, fast learner, patient, attentive, efficient, and effective : Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez 2003 – Present : Currently working undergraduate research studies in the design and implementation of a group of autonomous robots that play soccer which covers an innovative field of robotics and artificial intelligence. I NT E RE S T Lennin R. Rodríguez González Hc-01 Box 2177 Las Marías, P.R. 00670 Tel. (787)827-3133 Cel. (787) 318-2647 len_rodriguez9@hotmail.com Objective As an engineer student, I like the kind of work that challenges my mind, and gives to me the complement needed to put in practice all the knowledge gathered throughout my college career. Personal Information • Skills: C++, C, Visual Studio.net, Programming Matlab, Windows Operating System, P-spice, Logic Works, UML, Fortran, Java, Linux, Unix. Good communications skills, bilingual in English and Spanish, and French and Italian as third languages. • Hobbies: Sports, reading, traveling. • Interests: Hardware and Software integration. Achievements • Federal Aid Students Payments Program – improvement of the system that generates the federal aids for students in the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez • Professional Agenda – an agenda that will keep all your meetings and materials related to those meetings, also could call you a day after the meeting is held to remind you. Education • Candidate for degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Expected date of graduation in 2005. Work Experience • July 2004 – present Finance Department, Accounting Office – University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Office Assistant in the administrative duties on the Accounting Office. Answering the phone, document administration, some accounting work, and messaging. • June 2004 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Office Assistant in the Administrative duties of the Department Office. Answering the phone, ordering the departments books, and messaging. • August 2003 – May 2004 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Repairing equipment and proving off the electrical components needed for the laboratory courses of the Department. Affiliations • Active member of the IEEE, Computer Society References available upon request Ramón E. Martínez Rosario Urb. Santiago 1B Loiza P.R. 00772 (787)-550-4570 / (787)-888-1344 martinez.rmr@gmail.com Objective Obtaining a new challenging position in the electrical engineering field where I can provide a good contribution to a company’s growth while pursuing professional development. Education University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus 6th year student of BS in Electrical Engineering Graduation date expected: 05/2006 Graduation GPA: 2.74/4.00 Major GPA: 2.83/4.00 Work Experience (Fall 2005) Research in due at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; CPES: Working on the design and construction of a switching Audio Amplifier. (Fall 2005) Design project at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Class project in progress: Op-Amp based electronic guitar tuner. (Spring 2005) Design project at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Class project: Completed design of an analog to digital converter with a six bit resolution; using tanner eda simulation program (Fall 2004) Design project at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Class project: A shift controller for an airplane using mat lab. (Fall 2002) Design project at University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Class project: Design of an electronic circuit that is capable to detect when the perimeter has been violate; using PSpice (simulation program). Skills Knowledge in computer programs, simulation programs and operating systems: Windows 98/2000/XP, Word, Excel, Power Point, PSpice: Simulation program, Logic Works: Simulation program, Tanner EDA (schematic and layout): simulation program, Mat Lab. Activities Member of Hermandad Colegial de Avivamiento (HCA) o August 2003 - until now: President Interests Interest in analog electronic engineering also in power engineering. Musical Skills: guitar and bass player Language Spanish and English References Available upon request. Ramón M. Robles Irizarry ________________________________________________ Azahar Street A-7 Vistas de Guaynabo Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969 (787) 789-5479 (787) 671-9195 ramon.robles@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ Objective To obtain a summer internship or CoOp in the field of Electrical Engineering specialized in instrumentation, robotics and automation or biomedics. Education • August 2001-July 2003- University of Puerto Rico –Bayamón Campus Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bachelor in Science, Electrical Engineering August 2003-2004 - University of Puerto Rico –Mayagüez Campus Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Bachelor in Science, Electrical Engineering, expected Dec 2006 GPA: 3.65 Major: 3.57 Dean’s List 2002-2003 Honors Scholarship • • • Skills • • • Bilingual (Spanish and English) Technical skills include programming, problem solver and computer literacy Computer skills include C, C++, Assembly Language, Word, Labview and Windows XP Interpersonal Skills include teamwork and leadership Basic PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Certification • • • • • • Activities IEEE Member Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation- Mentor Tutor of Pre-Calculus and Algebra Research: Area vs. Distance Profile Of Rigid tubes using the Ware-Aki algorithm Advisor: Dr. Eduardo J. Juan References • Available Upon Request RICARDO VEGUILLA GONZÁLEZ OBJECTIVE Obtain a challenging position where I can keep developing my skills. EDUCATION Aug 1994 – Present University of Puerto Rico Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Expected Graduation Date: December 2006 Computer Engineering GPA: 3.11/4.00 Mayaguez, PR EXPERIENCE Jul 2005 – Oct 2005 Electrical and Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, PR Research Assistant Developed an OpenGL based 3D renderer application for terrain modeling and analysis. Electrical and Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, PR Research Assistant Designed a multi-format, distribution-neutral package management system for Linux. JLG Consulting Engineers San Juan, PR Software Developer Developed applications for HVAC design and calculations. Linux Lab, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR System Administrator Responsible for software installation and configuration, system administration and maintenance and user-related problem solving. Electrical and Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, PR Research Assistant Developed a platform independent distributed system for remote system’s data recollection with database storage for off-line browsing. CyberMinds Corporation Supervisor, Web Page Designer, Main Programmer Designed several comerscial Web pages. Developed various Java Applets and JavaScripts. Mayagüez, PR Jun 2003 – Jul 2003 Sep 2001 – May 2002 Jan 1998 – May 2001 Jan 1999 – Apr 1999 Jul 1997 – Dec 1997 VEGUILLA@ECE.UPRM.EDU HTTP://ECE.UPRM.EDU/~VEGUILLA/ HC-02 BOX 6010 • AGUAS BUENAS, PR 00703 • PHONE (787) 365-3288 RICARDO VEGUILLA GONZÁLEZ PROJECTS Computer Network Simulator written in Java. Scheme Interpreter written in Scheme. Real Time HTML Editor written in Java. Course Schedule Designer 3D Renderer written in C using OpenGL, SDL and XML. RISC Processor Simulator written in Java. USB Portable Linux Account system. Web-based High-Quality Digital Publishing Service SKILLS Assembly, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Python, Scheme, SQL, XML, HTML, OpenGL, GNU Autotools and Unix Shell scripting. Linux Kernel Hacking and System Administration Free/Libre/Open-Source Software tester and contributor Game development experience with over 20 modifications for IdSoftware’s Quake series of games. Teamwork, leadership, fast learning Bilingual (English and Spanish) ACOMPLISHMENTS IAP 10th Annual Conference - Best presentation - System Profiler for Distributed Systems. PERSONAL INTERESTS Playing guitar, pencil drawing, reading, writing fiction. Film aficionado. REFERENCES Available upon request. VEGUILLA@ECE.UPRM.EDU HTTP://ECE.UPRM.EDU/~VEGUILLA/ HC-02 BOX 6010 • AGUAS BUENAS, PR 00703 • PHONE (787) 365-3288 St. Almirante #459 Alturas de Mayaguez, Mayaguez PR 00682 Phone: (787) 833-6107,509-6942 E-mail: rubennm@gmail.com RUBEN NIEVES OBJECTIVE Obtain a position that will provide me with hands on experience in my field of study as well as a competitive environment that will help me develop my computer and electronic skills. EDUCATION Present University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR B.S. Computer Engineering Expected Graduation Date: May 2006 General GPA: 3.17 Specialization GPA: 3.27 EXPERIENCE September 2004–Present University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Development of 4 bit microcontroller with VHDL Member of the team in charge of the development of a 4 bit programmable microcontroller simulated in the Active-HDL platform. Summer 2004 University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Summer Research Program Worked on modifications to a soft X-ray scattering analysis system automated with LabVIEW. January 2004-May2004 University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, PR Programmer for Materials Science Software Member of team which designed and developed a software to solve simple diffusion of materials problems in Visual Basic SKILLS Programming Languages: C/C++, Fortran77, G, Visual Basic, Assembly language. General knowledge of Scheme. Excellent ability to plan, organize and lead or work in projects or teams. Fully Bilingual: Spanish/English. Simulation Software: Active-HDL, PSpice and Logic Works. Operative Systems: Linux(RedHat), Windows (98, Me, Xp). Well versed in the use of the internet as an informative resource and a tool for work progression. ACM (Association for Computer Machinery) Student Member IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Computer Society Member PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS REFERENCES Available upon request. Sonia Yomari Torres Pagán Reparto Los Torres #4 Calle Los Torres Morovis, PR 00687 Phone: (787)-862-3542 Cell phone (787)-510-5002 E-mail: yoma21_@hotmail.com OBJECTIVE Seeking for an internship where I can apply my knowledge and skills in order to obtain experience and in the future help for the success of the company. EDUCATION 2002 to present B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus Expected Graduation Date: May 2007 GPA: 2.60/4.00 EXPERIENCE 2005 to present Rumbots (Robotic Soccer) Sub graduated Investigation University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Duties: Voluntary work Supervisor: Dr. Raúl Torres Class Project: Logic circuit design (digital design) University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Supervisor: Dr. Gladys Ducoudray Administración de Derecho al Trabajo Morovis, Puerto Rico Duties: Computer course Supervisor: Gabriel Narváez Administración de Derecho al Trabajo Morovis, Puerto Rico Duties: Group leader Supervisor: Luis Vega 2005 2002 1999 SKILLS Interpersonal: Bilingual (Spanish and English) Ability to work in groups and under pressure Leadership skills, fast learner and able to handle work without supervision Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Auto Cad, C/C++, PSpice, Logic Works, ASM, MatLab, Windows. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE Control Systems Society (IEEE-CSS) Social Activities Officer (2005 to present) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) REFERENCES Available upon request. Tomás Maldonado Pagán PO Box 193641, San Juan, PR 00919 Tel. (787)-760-3582 / Cel. (787)-225-9995 / Maldonado.Tomas@gmail.com OBJECTIVE To gain research experience and a technical background in the field of Electrical Engineering through a summer internship. May 2008 University of Puerto Rico Mayor GPA 3.40 B.A., Electrical Engineer Minor, Meteorology Mayaguez, PR EDUCATION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NOAA COOP Summer Research Program Summer of 2005 Compiling precipitation, maximum and minimum temperature data for the purpose of creating a mathematical model of the climate in the area. Advisor Dr. Eric Harmsen, Agricultural Engineering Department NOAA COOP Summer Research Program Summer of 2005 Acquiring and Analyzing instrumentation data in order to observe and experiment the effects of evapotranspiration. Advisor Dr. Tim Porch Experimental Agricultural station The Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP) Present-2003 Leading specific areas of the RUM Robotic Soccer design team, Learning, selecting and experimenting with the robots electronic systems and sensors, preliminary design of the mechanical hardware and this year improving and finalizing projects Robot/Computer vision system. Advisor Dr. Raul E. Torres, Electrical Engineering Department RELEVANT SKILLS Fully-Bilingual (Spanish / English) Computer: Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Computer Languages: PBasic, C\C++, Labview. Operating Systems: All Windows Platforms. Design Programs: AutoCAD Personal: Responsible, Honest, Leadership, Teamwork, Self Motivated and Critical Thinker 2003-Present 2003-present 2003-present • Fall 2004 Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) IEEE Robotics and Automation Society IEEE Control System Society Awarded the best multidisciplinary research project “Semi-Autonomous Robot for Small League Soccer” by sponsoring companies at the Fall meeting of the Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP). Early admission program at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez in Electrical Engineering PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS AWARDS AND HONORS • PUBLICATIONS Aug 2003 T. Maldonado, “Mastering The Fundamentals Of A Robotic Soccer Player For The Robocup Completion. Small League,” In the proceedings of the 25th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, March 2005. Vanessa R. Vázquez-Rivera Quintas de Dorado Blq. I-31 C/1, Dorado, Puerto Rico 00646 Cel.: (787) 509-0411 ~ Tel.: (787) 796-6704 / (787) 832-2572 ~ E-mail: v_vazquez@ieee.org Objective: Education: To acquire a full time job in an interesting and challenging environment where I can put into practice the skills acquired in college. Expected University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Graduation Date: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Specialization: Software May 2006 G.P.A. 3.63 Experience: Autust2005 to present August 2003 to May 2005 Summer 2004 Undergraduate Research Working in the development of a Micro Gas Chromatograph interface code. IEEE’s Student Chapter Public Relations Director In charge of public relations and activities promotion. Internship, Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico Automation of messaging system Designed and developed system using the Java language. Counselor Student, UPR-Mayagüez In charge of groups of freshmen students during counseling week. Collaborator in UNIV 0004, academic course offered to freshmen students. Tutor in Pre-Engineering Program, UPR-Mayagüez Was in charge of high school students that participated in a summer camp to acquire knowledge concerning the different engineering programs offered in UPR-Mayagüez. August 2002 to present Summer 2005 and 2003 Projects: Summer 2004 Developed code for messaging system in Java and SQL. Designed databases for messaging system. Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Puerto Rico Solar Decathlon 2005 Team member. Salsa dancer and triathlete. Oral and writing skills in Spanish, English and French. Team work and leadership abilities. Dynamic and energetic, responsible and trustworthy. Experience with Windows OS, LINUX OS, Microsoft Office. Advanced hands-on experience and knowledge in Java. Programming basics in C, C++ and Data Structures with C++. Available upon request. Interests: Skills: References: Yamil A. Rivera Ext. Diplo calle 19 R-7 Naguabo, PR 00718 Mobile: 787-365-7461 yamil.rivera@gmail.com Profile Third year student studying a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering. Eager to gain valuable experience to complement college courses. Easy to work with and very dedicated. Accustomed to work in a team, independently, and under pressure. Education Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering , 2007 (expected graduation date). University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. GPA: 3.94 (Out of 4.00). Major GPA: 4.00 (Out of 4.00). Computer Skills MS Office C/C++ Linux OS Related Experience UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH A semester involved in Undergraduate Research around web services, Alchemi, and C# . Previous Working Experience TUTORING Juan J. Maunez High School. 2001 - 2002. Tutoring High School students in such courses as Algebra, English, and Spanish. Honors Won highest award for academic excellence in the Juan J. Maunez 2002 graduate class. Selected as one of the 100 top scoring students in the College Board exams for college admission. Extracurricular Activities Member of the IEEE Computer Society UPRM-Mayagüez Chapter