Jon Bennett

2B Electrical Engineering
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Website: www.jbprojects.net

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Skills Summary

       ·       Working knowledge of C, C++, Java, C#, Visual Basic, Matlab, familiar with PIC Assembly & VHDL

       ·       Excellent computer networking skills, with varied experience and related awards

       ·       Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills as a result of project-related tasks

       ·       Multi-disciplinary technology skills, including electronics, mechanical, embedded and high-level software design and development

       ·       Experienced in circuit design, construction and analysis through a variety of electronics projects

       ·       Motivated team-player with a drive to learn and excel

 

Technical Skills

Programming: C, C++, Java, C#, Visual Basic, Matlab, familiar with PIC Assembly & VHDL
Development Environments: Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio 6 & 2005, XCode, Microchip MPLab, Linux/Unix w/ Makefiles
Computer Networking: Server configuration and maintenance (various windows and Linux distros), Cisco router & switch command-line configuration, networking theory and practice, *Skills Canada National Networking Champion
Web Development: HTML, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, familiar with current web technologies (PHP, SQL etc.) and their implementations
Equipment: Experienced using laboratory equipment (DMM, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.)
Hands On: Circuit construction and soldering, welding, machining; have built many interesting things

 

Work Experience

iPhone Wireless Engineer
Apple Inc.     Cupertino , CA     Jan. 2007 – April 2007

       ·       Contributed to the development of low-level software (driver and stack) implementations of WiFi and Bluetooth on the iPhone

       ·       Implemented RF factory software test mode (kernel and user-space software components)

       ·       Learned as much about applied innovation as embedded systems

 

Software Development
Christie Digital Systems     Kitchener , ON     May 2006 – Aug. 2006

       ·       Designed Java-based GUI (graphical user interface) projector control application to customer specifications and implemented solution

       ·       Strengthened development skills, coded using object-oriented principals in both Java and C++

       ·       Learned about control methods and device communication via Ethernet and Serial

 

Computer Technician
Apex Computers     Waterloo , ON     Dec. 2004 – Aug. 2005

       ·       Developed analytical problem-solving skills by trouble-shooting an array of computer hardware and software issues

       ·       Provided on-site support to business clients

       ·       Delivered technical advice and solutions to customers using user-friendly terminology

 

Relevant Projects

Custom Alarm System
Bang & Olufsen, Consultant     Toronto , ON     Feb. 2005

       ·       Developed custom hardware solution for protection of Bang & Olufsen phones on display in Holt Renfrew department store

       ·       Learned about telephone ring signal generation and microcontroller programming

       ·       Custom-built circuit, alarm enclosure, and assembly-written controller firmware

 

LED Matrix Message Scroller
Personal Project     June 2004

       ·       Designed and built circuit for scrolling messages and playing animations on two 5x7 LED Matrices

       ·       Interfaced circuit to PC parallel port and wrote custom control and animation creation software (VB6)

       ·       Gained knowledge of PC/Hardware interfacing, soldering, and circuit construction skills

 

FIRST Robotics Team
Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI)    Jan. 2004 – April 2005

       ·       Led team of 18 students and 6 mentors in my final year of high school

       ·       Designed, built and shipped a complex robot in a 6-week timeframe

       ·       Fostered an atmosphere of teamwork, instilled a sense of pride, and encouraged dedication in team members and mentors

 

Volunteer Experience

Website Administrator
Electrical Engineering Class of 2010 Website     Sept. 2005 - Present

       ·       Elected this position by my peers, amongst candidates

       ·       Developed website (www.ee10.net) utilizing HTML, PHP & MySQL Database technologies

       ·       Integrated various components (forum, picture gallery, etc.), conforming appearances to template style


WCI Robotics Team – Community Outreach Program
Waterloo , ON     Feb 2004 – June 2004

       ·       Key member in the establishment and development of this program

       ·       Visited regional schools delivering interactive talks about robotics, science & technology as part of a presentation team

       ·       In charge of “Speed Demon” competition, a robotics competition set up and run at participating schools

 

Awards and Accomplishments

RIM Computer Engineering Technology Award     Nov. 2005

       ·       Awarded for demonstrating excellence in computer engineering high school courses and extra-curriculars

 

National Champion: IT+PC Network Support Competition     May 2005
Skills Canada

       ·       Won gold medals at both provincial and national levels of competition

       ·       Scored 100% at provincial competition, a first in the competition’s 16-year history

       ·       Expanded knowledge of network operating systems, server configuration, and network design

 

Skills Ontario Board of Directors’ Award of Excellence     May 2005

       ·       Awarded for highest score among all competitions and competitors

 

Sobeys Scholarship     Oct. 2005

       ·       Received scholarship based on academic performance and community involvement

 

Sandvine IT Award     Nov. 2004

       ·       Awarded for demonstrating excellence in computer-related high school courses

 

Academic Course Awards     2003, 2004

Waterloo Collegiate Institute

       ·       Received the Cisco Networking Course Award for 2 consecutive years

 

Education

Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science in Honours Electrical Engineering
University of Waterloo     Waterloo, ON     Sept 2005 to present

 

Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Waterloo Collegiate Institute     Waterloo , ON     Sept 2000 - June 2005

       ·       Graduated with honours

       ·       Attained Ontario Scholar designation

 

Activities and Interests

       ·       Student member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

       ·       Biking, hiking, table-tennis, poker

       ·       Website development (www.ee10.net; www.jbprojects.net)