RF TEST AND INTEGRATION ENGINEER Resume

Candidate Pitch:

Innovative, versatile, and solutions-driven professional, equipped with hands-on background in developing and integrating advanced RF systems and sensor technologies to drive seamless operations and reduce costs. Capable of conducting end-to-end system validation, signal processing, and troubleshooting for complex RF systems to guarantee optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments. Dedicated to advancing technologies in RF systems and sensors to help organizations stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the field. University of Colorado Boulder – Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR), Boulder, CO Research Assistant 06/2023–05/2024  Enabled the processing of daily data from UBlox Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers worldwide to detect potential jamming signals by deploying a server-based MATLAB script.  Set up GNSS receiver nodes for deployment at two additional locations.  Mentored two new employees on the operation of data parsers and recommended improvements for future projects.  Conducted a power consumption analysis of Raspberry Pi models and explored solar panel and battery compatibility to design a cost-effective autonomous monitoring system with a forecasted $300–$400-unit budget.  Spearheaded the development of a portable UBlox receiver using C++ to collect GNSS and temperature data.  Performed signal generator tests to assess the relationship between AGC and power across different UBlox receiver models and frequencies to gain familiarity with sensing capabilities.  Built cost-efficient C++ parsing functions for UBlox GNSS receivers that eliminated the need for $1K MATLAB licenses and optimized operational processes.  Carried out integration of C++ parsing logic into various Raspberry Pi models, thus saving 90% in hardware costs.  Served as a pilot-in-command (PIC) supporting aerial testing operations in CCAR labs.  Revamped MATLAB logging code to allow real-time visualization of automatic gain control (AGC), CN0, and spectrum data for UBlox receivers across multiple frequencies, such as L1, L2, and L5, thus improving testing capabilities.   Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, 12/2024 University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder CO, USA GPA: 3.5 | Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship Recipient Study Abroad Program, Fall 2024 The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) – University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Class Name: ECEN 2420 - Electronics for Wireless Systems 01/2024-05/2024 Role: Student Organization Name: University of Colorado Boulder - Gained comprehensive knowledge of the principles and operation of mixers, filters, amplifiers, oscillators, automatic gain control, and antennas. - Assembled a functional two-way radio by soldering and conducting rigorous component testing. Project Name: Senior Project - GNSS Interferometric Reflectometry Water Level Monitoring 01/2024-05/2024 Role: GNSS Software Lead Organization Name: University of Colorado Boulder - Created Python scripts for parsing and logging GNSS NMEA data to enable seamless integration with IR algorithms for precise water level computations. - Performed field testing to confirm the integration and reliability of software and hardware components, as well as to guarantee consistent and accurate sensor readings in real-world scenarios. - Delivered detailed project updates to the board of advisors to maintain adherence of milestones with project objectives, including analysis of hardware and software free-body diagrams for feasibility and accuracy. - Designed and deployed a GNSS-based water level sensor, achieving 5 cm accuracy by applying IR techniques and analyzing interference patterns in signal-to-noise ratios to monitor water levels at low elevation angles. - Enhanced durability and compactness of GNSS receiver communication by soldering USB cables, thereby ensuring reliable data collection in field environments. Receiver Calibration and Testing | Frequency Interference Detection/Mitigation | Prototyping and Rapid Iteration Test Plan Development | Hardware Integration and Validation | Digital Circuit Design | Signal Conditioning Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | System Performance Monitoring | Risk Detection